Man charged after gruesome attack caught on video: 'He was laughing while stabbing the seal'
A man who raised concerns over a horrific video of a seal cub being stabbed in Kaikoura is relieved police have made an arrest.
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Celebrating big slice of bakery’s history
Celebrating big slice of bakery’s history
Tucked away in Oamaru’s Eden St lies a sweet piece of family history.
Family wants to thank mystery man
Family wants to thank mystery man
The family of an Oamaru whitebaiter swept out to sea owes a mystery man a "hell of a lot".
Three people rescued off Canterbury coast
Three people rescued off Canterbury coast
Three people had to be rescued by helicopter this morning after going overboard near the Kaikoura coast.
Person critical after river mouth rescue
Person critical after Waitaki River mouth rescue
A person is in a critical condition after being pulled from the water following a search at the Waitaki River mouth this morning.
27 deg C expected over long weekend
27 deg C expected over long weekend
Break out the barbecue - it's shaping up to be a hot Labour weekend in Christchurch and Canterbury.
Person dead after boating incident near Kaiapoi
Person dead after boating incident near Kaiapoi
One person has died following a boating incident in North Canterbury this morning.
Arrests made after drug raids in Oamaru, Dunedin
Arrests made after drug raids in Oamaru, Dunedin
Methamphetamine, cannabis and firearms were netted in police raids in Oamaru and Dunedin yesterday.
Drought fears for some Canterbury farmers
Drought fears for some Canterbury farmers
South Canterbury farmers are concerned they are on the precipice of a drought.
Big highs but long drops revealed in satisfaction survey
Big highs but long drops revealed in satisfaction survey
An independent survey shows people in an upper South Island district have poo-pooed the state of their sewerage system.
The South Today bulletin: Monday, October 19
The South Today bulletin: Monday, October 19
The South Today bulletin: Monday, October 19
Residents fight to keep fire siren operating 24/7
Residents fight to keep fire siren operating 24/7
A Canterbury town is fighting to keep its fire siren operational 24 hours a day.
Watch: Canterbury river crossing goes horribly wrong
Watch: Canterbury river crossing goes horribly wrong
A video posted on social media shows the dangers of attempting to cross a Canterbury river in a vehicle.
Debris from huge avalanche spotted at Aoraki Mt Cook
Debris from huge avalanche spotted at Aoraki Mt Cook
The largest publicly reported avalanche of the year was sighted at Aoraki Mt Cook last week.
Farmers want Labour to govern alone: Fed Farmers
Farmers want Labour to govern alone: Fed Farmers
Farmers are anxiously waiting to see whether or not Labour will choose to govern alone or bring in the Green Party.
Blaze unlike any other seen in NZ, fire researcher says
Blaze unlike any other seen in NZ, fire researcher says
The fire that gutted Lake Ohau Village is unlike anything New Zealand has ever experienced, a fire researcher says after scouring the scene.
'Expecting a big crowd': Show must go on in Amberley
'Expecting a big crowd': Show must go on in Amberley
The Amberley A&P Association will proceed with its annual show on October 31.
Trike trade gains traction as roadshow rolls into town
Trike trade gains traction as roadshow rolls into town
The Trikes NZ roadshow rolled into the Ashburton this week, showcasing trikes of all shapes, sizes and price tags.
More snow forecast for South Island passes
More snow forecast for South Island passes
Another late snowfall is set to descend overnight on the South Island's alpine passes.
Random act of unkindness: Nasty shock after walking the dog
Random act of unkindness: Nasty shock after walking the dog
An Oamaru woman was the victim of a random act of unkindness when she took her dog for a walk yesterday.