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
New ZealandBizarre attack: Eels on the lawnCCTV footage captured four people throwing eels onto the front lawn of a property in Timaru.24 Apr 11:10 PM
New ZealandTwo seriously injured in head-on crashA person was trapped for two hours inside a vehicle involved in a head-on crash on the outskirts of Timaru last night.03 Feb 05:05 PM
SportSport helped him beat his disabilityAfter diagnosed with the motor learning disability dyspraxia, James has defied the odds to become one of New Zealand's rising sprint sensations.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandArrest after cannabis operation uncoveredArmed police were called to help with a search warrant at a South Canterbury property this morning, where a hydroponic cannabis operation was uncovered.08 Dec 05:40 AM
New ZealandSuspicious hedge fires investigatedFour suspicious hedge fires overnight are being investigated by Timaru police.18 Nov 07:36 PM
New ZealandNo pleas in Haka Valley fatality caseFormer long-serving North Otago rugby player Regan Laughton sought a final remand without plea when he appeared in the Timaru District Court following a fatal crash in May.21 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandPolice seek witness after young girl stalked homeA young schoolgirl was followed home by an unidentified male after jumping off a bus after school yesterday.05 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandArmed Offenders carry out arrestThe Armed Offenders Squad carried out an arrest warrant in Timaru this morning.13 Aug 10:29 PM
TravelKia ora: TimaruGreat fiestas, beaches and eateries abound, says Elisabeth Easther.25 Jun 09:30 PM
New Zealand1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Timaru crashA person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash in south Canterbury this afternoon.06 Jun 04:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland in for an 'eyesore'Geoffrey Lang's first sighting of a 33m cement storage tank in front of his house was also the first time he heard his wife swear.25 Apr 05:00 PM
