Five teens killed in overloaded, speeding car; one found in boot
"It is a tragedy and it will reverberate around our community for a long time."
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'Devastating' crash: Five killed, driver seriously injured in speeding, overloaded car
Five people have been killed in an horrific single-car road crash in Timaru.
'No evidence' rest home staff, care contributed to 'sad' death of elderly Timaru man
Coroner says no evidence rest home staff, care contributed to 'sad' death of Timaru man.
Live cattle still being exported since ban announced
All live cattle exports by sea will be banned, the government announced in April.
Man who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 years
Pierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".
Westport flooding biggest since 1926 - scientist
More than 2000 people were evacuated on Friday and Saturday.
School holidays weather: Unsettled week ahead
Tekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.
Brrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for most
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
73 and out: Cricket fan spends final moments watching Black Caps victory
"He would have been a very happy man with that win."
Driver behind hit-and-run death avoids prison again
The man faced a raft of charges in the Timaru District Court today.
What caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answered
We can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.
Canterbury flooding: Rail network takes a battering
KiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.
Canterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked region
Bridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.
Heartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homes
Mop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.
5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in Canterbury
People in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.
Live: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri River
Dozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.
Explained: The science of the storm causing havoc in Canterbury
Forecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Alleged attempted burglar shot during altercation with homeowner
Police were called to the incident on Hide Rd in Timaru at about 3.30am on Sunday.
Heavy rain but temperatures will be warm for most of country
Temperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.
68yo man's death: 28yo faces court charges
Man appearing in court tomorrow after death in Timaru
The sculpture that went missing for 18 years
The work was mysteriously put into storage 18 years ago, and now it's back in its place.
Two people injured in crash between car and truck
Both people were taken to Timaru Hospital.
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Rest home resident dies of dehydration: Distraught daughter wants answers
The woman's condition rapidly declined over the last seven days of her life.
Canterbury child-killer back in prison after positive meth test but denies using drug
The killer of a Timaru boy has been recalled to prison for a fifth time.
Hare-raising ride: Man injures three mates
After an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.
Pilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperwork
Pilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.
Water tragedy: Identity of man who died revealed
Sea conditions were treacherous when the incident occurred, police said.
One seriously injured in two-car crash in South Canterbury
Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at about 5.45am on Friday.
Summer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36C
Blenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.
The companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with it
Some of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.
Boys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.