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Police car involved in two-vehicle crash near Timaru
Enquiries are under way to determine the cause of the crash.
Police appealing for witnesses after fiery truck crash claims life
Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage of the accident to come forward.
'Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex worker
Peter Stevens was jailed for almost 6 years for raping a sex worker by stealth.
'A win': Supporters post 'message from Dickason' about triple murder sentence
Lauren Dickason pens new note for supporters about her 'fair' sentence.
Details of Dickason triple murder to be probed by coroner
The murders of the Dickason children will be probed by a Coroner - as early as next month
Details of triple murderer Lauren Dickason's possible release
Will she be deported once released from prison?
Hipkins responds to claim from Dickason’s parents MIQ impacted her mental state before murders
The 41-year-old has been sentenced to 18 years in Hillmorton Hospital.
'I failed them': Killer mum apologises after being sentenced to 18 years in mental health unit
Lauren Dickason had no reaction in court when sentence was delivered.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason sentenced today for murdering her three daughters
A judge will decide whether Lauren Dickason is sent to prison or a mental health unit.
How a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmers
Corporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.
Mick on Monday: Kennedy laments wasted opportunity at abandoned meeting
Mick on Monday: The meeting was called off after two races after a horse slipped.
King's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorway
Roads in both main islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Two dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island
Roads in both islands have also been closed today after crashes, police say.
Shield fever starts to build - but it's almost five weeks away
South Canterbury withdrawal from Ranfurly Shield match came despite NZR contribution.
Temuka man admits dangerous drink-driving that killed two people
Murray Dean Stockwell lost control of his car when driving at high speed.
Workplace horrors: Big payouts over amputated fingers
Horror workplace injuries are outlined by a WorkSafe official.
Mum of 9-year-old boy who took his own life: 'Why couldn't I have saved him?'
Sage Ross was just 9 when he took his own life. His mother still cannot fathom why.
Self-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer dies
Allan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.
Triple-murderer mum Lauren Dickason's fate to be handed down in June
The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.
“Föhn wind” sees temperatures in Timaru soar to 27C at 6am
The event was due to a “Fohn wind," says MetService.
'Fast-moving' roadside fire in Timaru upgraded to third alarm
The vegetation fire has been spreading quickly, engulfing trees in its path.
Killer mum Lauren Dickason could be sentenced in March
The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.
Temperatures set to be colder than normal for much of country
Forecaster says warm weather set to return for most places next week.
Timaru flights face another day of bird disruption. What can airports do?
Bird balls to falconry, airports go great lengths to avoid bird strike.
Airport closed after Air NZ flight take-off rejected due to concerns of bird activity
The Air New Zealand flight from Timaru to Wellington was due to depart at 6.30am.
Police appeal for help to find missing 18-year-old last seen in Invercargill
Bailey Keen, 18, has not been seen since last Wednesday, December 27.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.