New ZealandToxic fume scare leak at Fonterra plantSeven Fonterra workers treated after a toxic fumes scare today have all been discharged from hospital, and five have already returned to work.27 Nov 06:08 AM
New ZealandTimaru invaded in war gameFarmers, shopkeepers, police officers and a mayor have volunteered to play "bad guys" in a large-scale realistic war game.11 Nov 06:21 AM
New ZealandHumpback whale washes up on beachA dead humpback whale spotted off the Timaru coast about two weeks ago has now washed up on the boulder beach between the sea and Lake Wainono, near Waimate.26 Aug 11:56 PM
New ZealandBaby killed after SH1 collision namedA five-and-a-half week old baby who died after a car crash in South Canterbury has been named as Amadeus Tutunoa of Timaru.27 Jun 10:12 PM
New ZealandBaby killed in crash was in 'cradle'The circumstances around an accident which claimed the life of a 4-week-old baby boy, and caused only minor injuries to others in the car, will be investigated by a coroner.27 Jun 07:51 AM
New ZealandBaby boy dies in crash near TimaruPolice will be talking today to the parents of a four-week-old baby who died in a car crash near Timaru last night.26 Jun 10:26 PM
New ZealandTimaru car-crush victim namedPolice have named a Timaru man who was crushed to death by his car while trying to remove the oil filter.10 Jun 09:48 PM
New ZealandFire services dampen down Timaru Port blazeFire crews are continuing to dampen down a large fire at the Timaru Port. The blaze started around 4pm yesterday at the Sanford Limited's cold store.12 May 07:34 PM
New ZealandVictim's plea for tougher car hire rulesA survivor of a crash in the Lindis Pass that claimed two lives, caused by an inexperienced driver, wants to see rental car companies imposing tougher controls on who it hires vehicles to.20 Mar 08:41 PM
New ZealandBlakie killer's 'manipulative behaviour'The convicted murderer of Timaru hitch-hiker Lisa Blakie continues to pledge his innocence and hopes to clear his name, it emerged today.07 Mar 03:28 AM
BDBDBanking and financeHubbard Management Fund investors to get principalInvestors in the frozen Hubbard Management Funds will get all of their capital back.14 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandInvestigation underway into Timaru oil spillCourt action will be taken against the person responsible for an oil spill in the Timaru Port.14 Jan 07:21 PM
BDBDBanking and financeHubbard misled investors, says reportTimaru businessman Allan Hubbard misled investors in his tangled affairs, says a report written shortly before his death in a car accident in September, 2011.13 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandCanterbury abduction: Boy yet to talkPolice are treating the case of a nine-year-old boy found bloodied and distressed on a rural Canterbury bridge as a suspected abduction.18 Nov 07:21 PM
Banking and financeAorangi $60m assets dispute delayedA court wrangle involving $60 million of assets and one of the funds caught up in the Hubbard financial collapse has been adjourned until May next year.17 Oct 04:25 AM
