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The principal of Totara School has resigned. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

Under-fire principal resigns

The under-fire principal of a troubled North Otago school with a plummeting roll has resigned months after going on leave.

Victim named from fatal Timaru crash

Victim named from fatal Timaru crash

Police have named the person who died following a crash on State Highway 1 in Timaru.

Couple honoured for planetary defence contribution

Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore pictured with Mt John's 1-metre telescope in 2019. Photo: Supplied...

Tekapo couple honoured for planetary defence contributions

For 50 years Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore have quietly worked to track asteroids that could pose a threat to Earth.

NZ's best-tasting tap water found

The winning water is drawn from a shallow well next to the Ōpihi River. Photo: Creative Commons /...

NZ's best-tasting tap water found

A Canterbury town's water supply has been judged the best-tasting tap water in New Zealand at the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.

Call to ban stacking stones around lake

No more stacking stones around Canterbury lake - locals

Lake Tekapo residents want to ban visitors from stacking rocks on the foreshore due to concerns over the impact it has on the natural ecosystem.

Identity of meatworks site buyer under wraps

Alliance Group is keeping mum about the sale price and identity of the new owner of its closed...

Identity of meatworks site buyer under wraps - for now

The new owner of Alliance Group’s Smithfield meat processing plant site in Timaru could remain unknown for several months until public records go through the district council.

'Left in her chair covered in faeces'

'Left in her chair covered in faeces': Widespread failures at resthome

Widespread failures have been found at a Canterbury resthome which did not properly care for three women, the Health and Disability Commissioner says.

Meatworks site sold for undisclosed amount

Sth Canterbury meatworks site sold for undisclosed amount

A former meat processing plant site in Timaru, where 600 workers lost their jobs last year, has been sold - but Alliance Group says the price paid for the land remains a secret.

Driver in hospital after cattle truck crash

Cattle were wandering State Highway 1 south of Timaru after the truck they were travelling in crashed on Sunday.

How RMA reforms could shake up local government

'One-stop shop': How RMA reforms could shake up local government

Proposed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act could bring sweeping changes for Canterbury councils.

One dead after SH1 crash

A person has died following a crash on State Highway 1 in South Canterbury this morning.

Community rallies for Billy

Surrounded by his family in Weston is (from left) grandmother Karen Fraser, older brother Hamish,...

Community rallies for 2-year-old with rare brain disorder

A signed Super Rugby shirt, a holiday in Akaroa and a helicopter ride are all up for grabs at the Building Billy’s Brain fundraiser on Saturday night.

Priest may have been victim of financial abuse

Canterbury priest may have been victim of financial abuse - coroner

A Canterbury Catholic priest took his own life after 50 years in the clergy as his mental health deteriorated and financial pressure mounted.

Dash-cam footage shows ambulance joy ride

Dash-cam footage shows man taking Canterbury ambulance for joy ride

The owner of a stolen ambulance is glad the vehicle wasn't damaged during a joyride around the streets of Timaru.

Person dies on fishing vessel in Timaru

A person has died on board a fishing vessel in Canterbury.

Rugby coach killed in quad bike crash

Jamie Reith died in a quad bike accident in South Canterbury last week. Photo: Supplied/Geraldine...

Canterbury rugby coach killed in quad bike crash

A rugby coach, described as a "mentor" and "second father", has been identified as the victim of a fatal quad bike crash near Pleasant Point last week.