Crowds flock to fun day
'I think we will do it next year'
Fatal crash at Mt Cook
A 23-year-old Christchurch man died when his car left the Tasman Valley Rd in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park this morning.
Power restored in south Timaru
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A fault at the North St substation left half of south Timaru without power this afternoon.
Murderer up for parole
On the anniversary of the day his daughter's body was found, Doug Blakie is having to prepare submissions to keep her killer in jail.
'Not intimidated' by protest
Rangitata MP Jo Goodhew says she was not intimidated by angry protesters.
Friends get behind Relay for Life
Having lost his father to cancer, Todd Buchanan, understands firsthand the importance of the Relay for Life.
Wonder of flight
It's taken 12 years, but the end is in sight for the aviation enthusiasts building the Zogling glider.
Spotlight on domain
Temuka gets a chance to have its say this week on a redevelopment of its domain.
Boost for scanner appeal
Bid to double footpath funds
Friends get behind Relay for Life
Having lost his father to cancer, Todd Buchanan, understands firsthand the importance of the Relay for Life.
NZ Olympic hopefuls thrive
A golden age of New Zealand sprint cycling had another chapter added at the Cycling Southland velodrome yesterday as the buildup to the London Olympics continued in earnest.
Timaru joins Celtic in final
Celtic and Timaru will meet in another final this season after earning outright victories in the final round of senior cricket's two-day competition.
Sth Canty cede Hawke hopes
Rawson clinches second club win by 16sec
Waimate rider wins dressage
South Canterbury riders performed with credit at the South Island Dressage Championships held in Christchurch over the weekend.
Business confidence rises
Business confidence is perking up, but only slightly, according to a bank survey.
Treasury warns cause for concern
Treasury warns the risks are rising that the economy will track the "downside scenario" from its pre-election update.
RBA leaves rates on hold
Daily deal site's misfire
Men still dominate NZ boards
New Zealand businesses have the most all-male boards out of the Asia Pacific region, according to a new survey.
Judge to rule on orca 'slaves'
A federal judge, for the first time in US history, has heard arguments in a case that could determine whether animals enjoy the same constitutional protection against slavery as human beings.
Romney takes aim at Santorum
Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney has re-focused his campaign's firepower on Rick Santorum to head off the former senator's surge in nominating contests this week.
Colombian ex-militia chief captured
Bizarre saga's horrifying end
Melbourne drug house siege ends
A siege in Melbourne's north-west has come to an end after police arrested two men who were barricaded in a unit for four-and-a-half hours.
It's official: Hayley's gettin' hitched
It's been confirmed: Christchurch songbird Hayley Westenra is engaged.
McKenzie's Oscar show in doubt
Flight of the Conchords' Bret McKenzie might get robbed of the opportunity to perform at the Oscars.
Katy Perry feels 'brand new'
Watch the best Super Bowl ads
Del Ray faces the music
After months as the reigning hipster queen, Lana Del Ray has released her debut album.
BORN for THE SKIES
Russell Gutschlag learned to fly in a Tiger Moth, was only the fourth person in New Zealand to gain his helicopter rating, and these days spends three days a week flying tourists around the Mackenzie Country.
Silence is golden for Sam
Sam Wills has carved a career out of saying very little.
Depression battle
Lighting up South Canterbury
The great outdoors
The Herald's chief photographer John Bisset has never been one to shy away from a new experience, but his latest left him breathless – in more ways than one.
Editorial: Cars vs bikes, who's right?
Cars vs cyclists, cyclists vs cars ... we'll all have an opinion.
Editorial: It's all about appearances
WHEN you're an elected representative or public servant, appearances count.
Editorial: Why all the objections?
Editorial: Come on, be brave
Seconds to terror
Imagine how quickly the pleasure and enjoyment turned to sheer terror.
Audience rise to texting song
He didn't win the main prize, but Temuka student Hemi Anglem won the hearts of the audience.
Bike tours launched
Interest is already building in the Alps to Ocean cycle trail, just weeks after the first sections were opened.
Festive adventure
Temuka's Matthew Drummond shares his Christmas experience in Norway with Attitude readers.
New tracks for Waimate park
The Waimate Trackways Group is to start building cycling and walking tracks at Knottingley Park.
