Rachael Comer is the News Director at Stuff. She covers a diverse range of themes, including culture and society, construction and real estate, as well as travel and tourism, with a particular focus on the intersections of these areas. Rachael's work has been featured in notable publications such as Stuff, The Post, Waikato Times, and The Press.
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Rachael Comer | The Timaru Herald August 20, 2026 • 6:00pm Copy Link
Rachael Comer | The Timaru Herald August 21, 2026 • 9:00am Copy Link
More than 30 trees along a high-profile arterial route in Timaru could be in line for the chop as council staff seek approval from councillors to remove them.
The number of infringement notices issued for failing to register a dog in the district has increased significantly in the past year, jumping from 302 to 412.
Comments Councillors are being asked to decide the operating hours of the Pleasant Point community pool this summer, with closing it for the entire season one option.
New Zealand may have its serious challenges but compared to other countries “we are privileged'' former prime minister Helen Clark told a packed out audience in Timaru.
By: Rachael Comer
Investment in infrastructure at Timaru's port and strong relationships with senior executives from international cruise lines has been attributed to a scheduled record cruise season.
It has only been through sheer luck that no-one has fallen on tiles in the district's CBDs and died, a Geraldine man has told councillors.
By: Rachael Comer
Comments Pleasant Point's community pool will open this summer but it will be for a shorter amount of time than usual.
Comments A substantial 3025m² site in Timaru's CBD is on the market for the first time in 36 years with its owner hopeful someone will develop the land as part of a revitalisation of the area.
