Gita's big split: How NZ got in the way - and today's region-by-region forecast
The storm has split in two and continues to ravage Canterbury and the lower South Island.
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Car crashes down bank, killing one person
Police were called just past 2am to reports a car had gone down a bank.
Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
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37C - NZ's hottest day in seven years
Waiau in North Canterbury records 37C as January is on track to be our hottest month ever.
Sexual assault in Timaru
Police say an 18-year-old woman has been sexually assaulted in Timaru.
Waimate woman named as crash victim
Police have named the woman who died in a crash on the Timaru-Pareora Highway yesterday.
Whanganui rider Hunter Stoneman-Boyle aims for national motorcycle glory
Whanganui motorcycle racer Hunter Stoneman-Boyle steps up to national competition
Timaru woman 'arrests' foreign driver
Timaru woman boxes in tourist driver after extremely dangerous overtaking.
Timaru's largest ever powerball win claimed
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$7.25m Lotto win in Timaru
A lucky punter who bought a Lotto ticket in Timaru is now $7.25 million richer.
Long-awaited rainfall set to hit country
The dry weather is set to continue up until Christmas, the MetService says.
Extra firefighters called in to fight Timaru blaze
Firefighters at Timaru blaze have called for backup.
Five people injured in crash near Timaru
Five people have been injured following a two-car crash near Timaru.
House fire in Timaru under investigation
A fire is under investigation in Timaru after a blaze at a house this morning.
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Use by date 'next year': Outrage over mouldy mozzarella
She was shocked to hear Mainland knew about the problem.
Teen child murderer refused parole
A man who stabbed a child to death when he was just 15 has been denied parole.
Doctors restart 7yo's heart after horror crash kills father
Little girl was brought back to life after car crash that killed her father.
Fatal crash witness: 'I can't un-see that'
Timaru fatal crash witness describes the "horrible" scene which unfolded in front of him.
Woman dead after crash near Timaru
An 80-year-old woman is dead following a collision between a car and a van.
Farmer charged with thefts, burglaries
Canterbury farmer Matthew Woods charged with string of rural thefts and burglaries
Police appeal for witnesses to fatal crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash on SH1 at Pareora on Saturday
Man dies, girl critical after Timaru crash
A man has died following a three-car crash near Timaru in the South Island.
Banker's death now 'unexplained' - police
Death of popular banker Michael Phillips now "unexplained", police say
Timaru fire not suspicious, fire service says
Occupants escape after neighbour raises alarm; warning on heater placement issued.
'Days to drain': Rain eases but floodwaters remain
People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.
Soaked south faces threat of more downpours
The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.
Civil Defence to evacuees: Don't go home yet
Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again
Brief respite from rain for South Island
The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way
Stuck 7 mins from home for 2.5 hours
The Timaru family of five kept themselves entertained by looking out the window.
Indian restaurant sorry over migrant worker pay
Restaurant ordered to pay $13,865 after it failed to pay migrant workers a minimum wage.
Man arrested over Sth Canterbury shootings
Arrest made after an Oamaru man was shot in the leg on Sunday.
Two people dead after crash in South Canterbury
The crash happened on State Highway 8 shortly after 5.15pm.