Whitestone creams it at NZ cheese awards
A sheep milk cheddar made in Oamaru has been named New Zealand's best cheese.
South Canterbury
Failed bid to avoid conviction over cocaine bust
Court turns down farm worker's bid to avoid conviction over cocaine bust
A Colombian national “roped” into importing cocaine while working on a Canterbury farm has lost her fight to avoid a conviction.
Part of Canterbury moves to open fire season
Part of Canterbury moves to open fire season
The restricted fire season will be revoked in most of Mid and South Canterbury from 1am on Wednesday.
Long-standing mayor quits
Long-standing mayor quits
Four-term Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher has announced he will not seek re-election.
Fleurs Place property on the market
Former Moeraki restaurant Fleurs Place on the market
Just like its owner, 169 Haven St in Moeraki is described as having an "abundance of character".
Four injured after campervan and car crash on SH8
Four injured after campervan and car crash on SH8
Four people have been injured in a crash involving a campervan and car in the Mackenzie District.
Electricity lines company forced to refund $16.9m
Canterbury electricity lines company forced to refund $16.9m for overcharging
The Commerce Commission has forced a Timaru-based electricity lines company to repay $16.9m to consumers after overcharging them.
Roof 'smouldering' for hours before fire service called
Roof 'smouldering' for hours before fire service called
A roof fire in North Otago was likely smouldering for hours undetected before crews were alerted, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman says.
Fourth person charged with murder of Waimate man
Fourth person charged with murder of Waimate man
A fourth person, a woman, has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Person airlifted to hospital after altercation
Person airlifted to hospital after altercation
A man has been arrested after an altercation left a person seriously injured south of Oamaru, police say.
Driver had three hours sleep before Pukaki crash that killed four
Driver had three hours sleep before Pukaki crash that killed four
A coroner says the driver of a car, one of four people killed in a crash near Lake Pukaki, was "too tired" and should not have been driving.
Man killed in Timaru crash named
Man killed in Timaru crash named
Police have named the 47-year-old man who died after a crash near Timaru on February 23.
Waimate to Radio Hauraki
Waimate-born media personality takes prime time slot at Radio Hauraki
A Waimate-born media personality is upping the levels after slotting in to a new prime time spot at Radio Hauraki.
Wind, rain and thunderstorms on the way
Wind, rain and thunderstorms on the way
Strong wind gusts, rain and thunderstorms are bearing down on parts of the South Island.
Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'
Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'
On a quiet rural road near Oamaru, a group of women have started "a new shearing gang" and are now honing their skills on unsuspecting lambs.
One critical, one serious after South Canterbury crash
One critical, one serious after South Canterbury crash
One person has been critically hurt and another seriously injured in a crash north of Waimate.
Synlait appoints new chief executive
Synlait appoints new chief executive
Richard Wyeth has taken on a new challenge at Canterbury-based dairy company Synlait Milk after turning around Westland Milk Products.
Section of SH8 closed after serious crash
Section of SH8 closed after serious crash
Three people have been injured after a collision involving two vehicles on the Lindis Pass.
Former meat works site for sale
Former Canterbury meat works site for sale
The site that was home to the Smithfield meat plant in Timaru for nearly 140 years is now on the market.
'Several disorder incidents' as police called to Twizel bar
'Several disorder incidents' as police called to Twizel bar
Drunken revellers who caused headaches for Twizel residents and businesses on Saturday night at the end of the New Zealand Rowing Championships have been reprimanded by police.