New ZealandFarmer charged with thefts, burglariesCanterbury farmer Matthew Woods charged with string of rural thefts and burglaries06 Sep 10:31 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for witnesses to fatal crashPolice are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash on SH1 at Pareora on Saturday06 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandMan dies, girl critical after Timaru crashA man has died following a three-car crash near Timaru in the South Island.02 Sep 06:03 PM
New ZealandBanker's death now 'unexplained' - policeDeath of popular banker Michael Phillips now "unexplained", police say05 Aug 06:52 AM
New ZealandTimaru fire not suspicious, fire service saysOccupants escape after neighbour raises alarm; warning on heater placement issued.30 Jul 03:41 AM
New Zealand'Days to drain': Rain eases but floodwaters remainPeople are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.23 Jul 01:07 AM
New ZealandSoaked south faces threat of more downpoursThe clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence to evacuees: Don't go home yetEvacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again22 Jul 10:46 AM
New ZealandBrief respite from rain for South IslandThe rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way22 Jul 02:40 AM
New ZealandStuck 7 mins from home for 2.5 hoursThe Timaru family of five kept themselves entertained by looking out the window.21 Jul 08:39 AM
EmploymentIndian restaurant sorry over migrant worker payRestaurant ordered to pay $13,865 after it failed to pay migrant workers a minimum wage.10 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over Sth Canterbury shootingsArrest made after an Oamaru man was shot in the leg on Sunday.04 Jul 10:38 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead after crash in South CanterburyThe crash happened on State Highway 8 shortly after 5.15pm.03 Jul 07:32 AM
New ZealandSouth Canterbury shooting incidents puzzlePolice are investigating two shooting incidents on the same day in South Canterbury.03 Jul 05:40 AM
New ZealandHorror night on roads: 16 hurt, 1 deadThere were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.30 Jun 07:12 PM
New ZealandKiwi cyclist dies in Corsica accidentA Christchurch cyclist has died in a riding accident on the French island of Corsica.30 Jun 03:19 AM
New ZealandTimaru Hospital blaze starts in sterilising machineThe Fire Service has stopped a fire from ripping through Timaru Hospital.19 Jun 12:41 AM
New ZealandDream job? Share room with rats, minimum payA dairy farm assistant ad warns of drug testing, minimum wage, and rodent visitors.12 Jun 06:16 AM
SportRugby player jailed for attempted rapeJohn Junior Faave appeared in the Timaru District Court this morning.31 May 11:59 PM
New ZealandChild killer went on the runChild killer Robin Pitney failed drugs test and went on the run.28 May 11:19 PM
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
