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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.
Surrounded by friends, family and good music, Eileen Greenwood turned 102 this week.
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...
The Farmers Fast Five: Where we ask a farmer five quick questions about farming, and what agriculture means to them. Today we talk to Hurunui dairy farmer and founder of social media platform Females ...
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 ...
For the first time ever, the South Island has won a teen fencing title – and not in the sword sport. Geraldine High School students Thomas Batty and Cullen Bolt placed first in the Silver Staples ...
Our news, online, all the time.11 Jun 2025 • 2 min read Ashburton drug driving convictions climb ...
A well-sized donation is headed the healthcare system’s way after Okawa Farm’s Hereford sale. Despite the chill out Surrey Hills way, hundreds turned up for this year’s bull sales at Okawa farm. The ...