New ZealandCordons lifted after suspected chemical fire in TimaruA fire burning in a Timaru building which sparked evacuations this morning appears to have burnt itself out.09 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandTimaru woman's fatal fallA woman died from hypothermia after falling from a cliff and landing on rocks, the coroner has found.03 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandMicrolight victim an 'icon' of aviationCivil Aviation Authority investigators have yet to find an obvious cause of a fatal microlight accident which killed two people in Timaru on Friday.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTwo dead in plane crash near TimaruTwo people have died in a microlight crash near Timaru.23 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan found dead at Timaru port identifiedThe body of a man found in Timaru's port today has been identified as that of missing man Donald MacLeod, police say.07 Jan 12:32 AM
New ZealandMan's body found at the port in TimaruA man's body has been found at the port in Timaru today.06 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandMystery riders' Xmas cardsTwo good Samaritans buzzed into the Auckland Zoo carpark on a Vespa at the weekend, randomly handing out Christmas cards containing $100 apiece.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily devastated by teen's deathFriends and family of an 18-year-old high school student who died after a party are devastated and in disbelief.29 Oct 11:49 PM
New ZealandParole hearing a 'kick in the teeth'"Another kick in the teeth for the family", is how the father of teenager William Lewis has described a parole hearing for his son's killer.22 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandOne person dead after car crashes into parked vehicleOne person is dead after their car crashed into a parked vehicle on a rural road near Timaru today.19 Sep 02:45 AM
New ZealandMan killed in quad bike accident in TimaruA person has been killed in a quad bike accident on a farm in Timaru this afternoon, police say.12 Sep 03:09 AM
New ZealandDeath of man who stabbed himself ruled a suicideThe death of a Timaru man who fatally stabbed himself when arguing with his partner has been ruled a suicide.30 May 01:35 AM
Banking and financeSCF trial judge rules out witnessA witness who prosecutors wanted to give evidence on the most serious charge faced by three South Canterbury Finance principals cannot be called.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandDead fisherman's life jacket 'not suitable'A commercial fisherman who drowned off the coast of Timaru was likely thrown into the water when his boat capsized in rising winds, a coroner has ruled.13 Mar 05:55 AM
New ZealandFires in Timaru, Christchurch overnight investigatedFire investigators are looking into the causes of fires in Timaru and Christchurch overnight.11 Mar 06:31 PM
EmploymentJob seeker wins battle to see CVsA 62-year-old job seeker who is accusing an energy firm of age discrimination has won a legal battle to view the CVs of the people who beat him to the job.03 Mar 02:49 AM
New Zealand207 km/h driver forced to sell carA speeding driver clocked at 207 km/h near Timaru has been made to sell his car by his angry parents.21 Jan 05:53 AM
Freight and logisticsWaterfront dispute between top portsA waterfront dispute has broken out between two of New Zealand's biggest ports, arguing about who is the best.21 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandDriver clocked at 207 km/hA policeman's speed gun went into overdrive as a driver was clocked at 207km/h just north of Timaru.13 Jan 02:50 AM
New Zealand'Freak accident' leaves man paralysedPolice in North Otago are "desperately" seeking witnesses to help shed light on how a man was left paralysed for life after becoming tangled in a boating rope.05 Jan 08:35 PM
TravelA South Island movable feastLife is never dull on the road with Grant the Cook, writes Jason Burgess.08 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandArrest in attempted abduction caseA man has been arrested who was wanted by police in connection with an alleged attempted abduction of a 13-year-old Timaru girl.06 Dec 10:42 PM
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
