New ZealandDoctor struck off after indecently assaulting impaired patientThe Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal has censured Stephen James Dawson.04 Sep 04:22 AM
RugbyHeartland Championship kicks offFirst round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore25 Aug 03:56 AM
New ZealandWatch: Bad Grandpa! Mobility scooter rider in hilarious police pursuitThe slow-speed pursuit was captured on video.22 Aug 05:50 AM
New ZealandRoof from The Cloud ripped to shreds from storm; 1700 lightning strikesHigh winds have ripped off a preschool's roof and lightning has struck a tree.11 Aug 09:05 AM
New ZealandCrushed to death: Probe launched after farm accidentThe person died in the incident near Timaru yesterday08 Jul 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInjured climber's rescue delayed by pigeon troubleInjured climber's 1906 Kiwi crawl to survival foreshadowed 2003 film Touching the Void.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBroadcaster keen to get back on bike after crashBut Mike Puru's worried mum is less keen after nasty crash landed broadcaster in hospital.29 Jun 08:34 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExpert: 'Antidepressants are not the silver bullet'Antidepressants should only be given as a second line of treatment, expert says.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSanford workers: 'We will fight for our jobs''I have worked there for half of my life and they treat us like a number.'23 Jun 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Injured biker crawled along riverbed for helpWith a shattered kneecap, Zach Stratford crawled 200m over a stony riverbed.18 Jun 11:02 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after man shot in TimaruThe man took himself to Timaru Hospital with a single gunshot wound to his lower body.18 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandPharmacy thief 'courageously' apprehended by shoppersPolice have praised shoppers who stopped an aggravated robbery today.14 Jun 04:46 AM
New ZealandBig chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without powerWrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced to home detention for lying about strawberry needleThe woman now says her actions were stupid.05 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandIce axe attack: Offender jailed for tattoo parlour woundingRose Beaumont caused grievous bodily harm to a former colleague with an ice axe.03 Jun 09:45 PM
New ZealandFour year prison sentence handed to 'show off' drink driverGosling had wanted to show off his car to his friends the night the crash happened.31 May 10:48 AM
New ZealandTimaru tastes best: Town has top tap waterThe location of NZ's best tasting tap water has been revealed, and it isn't Auckland.09 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandHighway closed after serious crash near TimaruTwo people were trapped, then taken to hospital by helicopter in critical condition.26 Apr 10:41 PM
New ZealandTwo trapped after two-car crash south of TimaruDiversions were in place on State Highway 1 south of Timaru after the 11.40am crash.25 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandRemembrance service for Anzac pilgrimsAnzac pilgrims killed in car crash on their way to a grandfather's Gallipoli war grave.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTimaru wrestler charged with indecent assaultThe man was arrested on April 10 and has been remanded in custody until May 9.16 Apr 04:47 AM
New ZealandTourist admits causing Lake Tekapo crash that killed his in-lawsThree passengers in the back seat of the man' rented vehicle died at the scene.16 Apr 04:06 AM
New ZealandKiwi flyer stranded after luggage 'ransacked', $7000 stolenTimaru man says suitcase 'ransacked' and cash and medal stolen in transit to UK.09 Apr 10:35 PM
MotorsportSuperbikes: Dibben ends season in ninthWhanganui racer Richie Dibben saves his best for last in his debut Supersport 600 season.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentTwo businesses fined $55,000 for misclassifying workers as 'casuals'They employed 55 employees, misclassified 29 of them.26 Mar 02:07 AM
New ZealandEarthquake near Timaru causes weak shakingThe earthquake took place about 15km northeast of the South Canterbury city.13 Mar 06:26 AM
New ZealandThe Chase: Driver who fled police -I'd probably do it againA man convicted of fleeing police speaks about why he failed to stop and was pursued.11 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandPolice search for missing 21-year-oldCampbell Marr was last seen yesterday, in Timaru.09 Mar 07:28 AM
New ZealandMystery of a barman's fatal shootingHotel chef arrested for murder five months after workmate's death.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Actions of truck driver with flaming trailer praisedA firefighter has praised the quick-thinking actions of a Summerland truck driver.01 Feb 03:52 AM
New ZealandWatch: Bus passengers witness horror truck fireThe driver managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road while it was on fire.31 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandFalse needle in strawberry complaint cost store $3600Supermarket threw out 2400 punnets valued at $3565 after false complaint.28 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandPerson dies, SH1 closed following crash near TimaruPolice are attending the crash between a car and a truck, on SH1 in Levels.28 Jan 09:29 PM
New ZealandFour stabbed in vicious street gang brawlThree men have been stabbed in Timaru following a vicious gang brawl.10 Jan 09:29 PM
