New ZealandPolice seeking missing man in TimaruMurray Wall, 53, has been missing since this morning.25 May 11:02 AM
New ZealandMan's hand cut off in meat works accidentA new employee at a meatworks lost his hand in an accident with an auger.21 Mar 11:11 PM
New ZealandMajor drug bust in South CanterburyA major hydroponic cannabis growing operation, with more than 800 plants, has been found by police in South Canterbury.23 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandFalling log tragedy: Worksafe prosecutingCharges have been laid against a Timaru lumber yard in which a toddler died when a log fell on him last year.15 Feb 02:48 AM
TravelInquiry into cruise liner collisionWitness: "I said to my wife: 'That mooring line's not set right for this kind of wind'.''12 Feb 11:12 PM
New ZealandDriver dies in Timaru truck crashA man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.29 Jan 10:12 PM
New ZealandPolice seek help over skate park assaultOffender alleged to have demanded money and assaulted a young man.02 Jan 05:38 AM
New ZealandWhale dies in Caroline Bay near TimaruLocals were unable to save whale that repeatedly stranded on popular beach.26 Dec 11:07 PM
New ZealandEx-cop wants Lisa Blakie murder probeBridget McMenamin worked on the Lisa Blakie murder inquiry. She has launched a Facebook page to investigate the 2000 case again.23 Dec 04:41 AM
New ZealandOne hurt in South Canterbury car crashOne person has moderate to serious injuries after a car crash in rural South Canterbury this afternoon.23 Dec 03:56 AM
New ZealandTwo face charges over alleged kidnappingA man jumped from his car after he was held up and the vehicle stolen near Timaru this week.23 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandMissing woman found on rural roadNicole Smith has been found safe on a rural road west of Timaru.30 Nov 06:40 PM
New ZealandIt's been more than 24 hours. Where is Nicole?Friends are increasingly worried for the safety of a Timaru woman last seen in van driven by a man who police fear may be armed.30 Nov 05:14 PM
New ZealandTimaru man who beat wife back in FijiA man convicted of beating his wife so severely that he perforated her eardrum has left New Zealand.01 Nov 12:03 AM
New ZealandMan taken to hospital after Timaru crashAn elderly man was taken to hospital in a moderate condition this afternoon after a two-car crash near Timaru. The crash happened 31 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandDeportation for man who deafened wifeImmigration New Zealand are set to remove a man convicted of beating his wife so severely - as she held their baby daughter - that he temporarily deafened her.25 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandScary monkey business in TimaruFirst it was creepy clowns, now people dressed as monkeys are terrorising people.23 Oct 07:38 PM
New ZealandMum of missing teen still hopefulThe police have called off searches for Yuri Santana, eight days after he was last seen, but his parents haven't given up hope.12 Oct 07:45 AM
New ZealandFears for missing teen Yuri SantanaThere are concerns for 17-year-old Yuri Santana, who hasn't been seen for a week.11 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandMother's terror: 'Don't take my baby'A man allegedly punched a woman in the face several times after wrestling her baby out of its stroller.27 Aug 07:54 AM
New ZealandDemolition begins on failed film setsA Timaru contractor has been given the task of shepherding two Waitaki film sets to their final resting place - the landfill.24 Aug 12:17 AM
New ZealandFire damages Timaru plastics factoryA Timaru factory has been damaged after a heating unit used for plastics moulds caught fire.15 Aug 05:33 PM
New ZealandTwo freed from cars after head-on smashTwo people have been freed after they were trapped in their vehicles in a crash at Timaru.15 Aug 06:51 AM
TourismExperts decry Timaru Hydro Grand demoHeritage experts are decrying plans to demolish a prominent South Island hotel.07 Aug 09:20 PM
TourismDeveloper wants to demolish historic hotelAn application has been made to demolish a heritage Timaru building to make way for a $40 million-$42m redevelopment.04 Aug 11:57 PM
New ZealandThree injured in crash north of TimaruEmergency services were called to Temuka River bridge at about 5.13pm today where two vehicles collided.02 Aug 05:58 AM
New ZealandCouple caught having sex in carparkIt wasn't a bargain that this couple had in mind when they went to the Warehouse in Timaru.27 Jul 01:24 AM
OlympicsBorn to ride - and to inspireFor a double Olympic medallist and world champion, Marc Ryan is a humble chap.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era at Tui BreweryThe last bottle of beer rolled off the old production line at the landmark Mangatainoka Tui Brewery site yesterday, bringing with it the end of an era.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCYF worker jailed for 22 yearsA former Child Youth and Family caregiver who sexually assaulted eight victims has been jailed for 22 years, with a minimum non-parole period of 10 years.24 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandBoy rescued from under house after falling through floorboardsA Timaru toddler who fell 150cm through floorboards in the bathroom of his home is now back to normal after his extraordinary escapade yesterday.14 Jun 09:04 PM
New ZealandPoacher fined after tragic huntA Dunedin man whose hunting companion was killed after a deer stalking expedition went ''tragically wrong'' has been fined $1000 for illegal hunting.20 May 05:49 AM
New ZealandPollution: How does your town compare?Timaru has been revealed to have the 'worst level of air pollution' in Australasia. How does your town or city compare?17 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandPolice piece together bizarre eel-throwing incidentPolice say four people and a chilly bin appear to be the culprits in a weird eel-throwing incident in Timaru on Sunday night.26 Apr 03:14 AM
