Ethyn McTier, 23, was killed in the workplace accident in Timaru.

Tim Miles, originally from Ashburton, died after being hit by a bus while cycling near Taronga Zoo in Sydney.

Husband and wife Peter and Edith Smith have been with Forest & Bird Ashburton for decades.

At least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison, a notorious facility where political prisoners and dissidents have been held.

Surrounded by friends, family and good music, Eileen Greenwood turned 102 this week.

“Finding solace in a glass pipe" A judge apprehensively hopes a Netherby man can “shake methamphetamine” before it consumes him. Zack Scott, 31, was charged with possessing an offensive weapon, a ...

Our news, online, all the time.27 Jun 2025 • 1 min read A cultural first for Longbeach Longbeach School students at the school's very first Matariki event. Front row, Annabel George (left), Fergus ...

The Celtic Sea Snakes celebrated more than a win after their game against the Timaru Harlequins. They thumped the South Canterbury team 73 - 0, a bittersweet moment for Celtic player Amelia Aldridge ...

Canterbury ratepayers are facing a 5.8% rates hike from the regional council. Environment Canterbury approved its 2025/26 annual plan at a council meeting on Wednesday, June 25, confirming an average ...

Peter King fears a child will drown at a new Canterbury playground built just metres from stormwater drainage. The local man has quietly fumed for months that swales - grassy areas used to treat ...

A new government initiative aims to give farmers more power over their power. The Solar on Farms package was announced last week by Minister for energy Simon Watts. “Kiwi farmers have a long history ...

Imagine the scenario: the flashing, synchronised lights, the dulcet ding of cash filling the void, the anticipation pumping through your veins, as you believe you’ve just missed out on winning the ...