Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.

No one shrugs their shoulders or says "I dunno" in Katie Pennicott's class.

Whanganu skating trio on track for 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires

The storm has split in two and continues to ravage Canterbury and the lower South Island.

Police were called just past 2am to reports a car had gone down a bank.

You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.

Waiau in North Canterbury records 37C as January is on track to be our hottest month ever.

Police say an 18-year-old woman has been sexually assaulted in Timaru.

Police have named the woman who died in a crash on the Timaru-Pareora Highway yesterday.

Two major crashes on Canterbury roads, two more killed.

The win will enable the family to have something money can't by - time with each other

A lucky punter who bought a Lotto ticket in Timaru is now $7.25 million richer.

The dry weather is set to continue up until Christmas, the MetService says.

Firefighters at Timaru blaze have called for backup.

Five people have been injured following a two-car crash near Timaru.

A fire is under investigation in Timaru after a blaze at a house this morning.

New Zealand's smaller towns and cities are most vulnerable from house price falls

She was shocked to hear Mainland knew about the problem.

Timaru fatal crash witness describes the "horrible" scene which unfolded in front of him.

An 80-year-old woman is dead following a collision between a car and a van.

Canterbury farmer Matthew Woods charged with string of rural thefts and burglaries

Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash on SH1 at Pareora on Saturday

A man has died following a three-car crash near Timaru in the South Island.

Death of popular banker Michael Phillips now "unexplained", police say

Occupants escape after neighbour raises alarm; warning on heater placement issued.

People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again

The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way

The Timaru family of five kept themselves entertained by looking out the window.