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Mystery of a barman's fatal shooting
Hotel chef arrested for murder five months after workmate's death.

Watch: Actions of truck driver with flaming trailer praised
A firefighter has praised the quick-thinking actions of a Summerland truck driver.

Watch: Bus passengers witness horror truck fire
The driver managed to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road while it was on fire.

False needle in strawberry complaint cost store $3600
Supermarket threw out 2400 punnets valued at $3565 after false complaint.

Person dies, SH1 closed following crash near Timaru
Police are attending the crash between a car and a truck, on SH1 in Levels.

Four stabbed in vicious street gang brawl
Three men have been stabbed in Timaru following a vicious gang brawl.

Former Gloriavale member died 'uninsured, cut off from family'
He was completely cut off from the reclusive religious sect, according to his cousin.

Merry Quadsmas, babies!
Festive wear, family and a few toys on the agenda for fab four's first Christmas.

False needle in strawberry claim: Another charge laid
Police have now also charged the woman with causing loss by deception.

Woman arrested for needle-in-strawberry lie
'Anyone making false reports in matters like this will be held to account,' police said.

Penguin hit and killed by car in Timaru
Forest & Bird is calling for the Timaru District Council to change the speed limit.

Fatal truck crash south of Rangitata closes SH1
The road is closed and diversions are being put in place.

Kiwi quads: Family of three swells to seven
Stunning photo shows the quads, the first set in New Zealand since 1990s.

Crew member dead after fatal injury on fishing vessel
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the death.

$300k homes, beaches, sun: Auckland firm shifts staff to Gisborne
Grant Straker's staff couldn't afford Auckland houses — so he opened a Gisborne office.

Longtime radio announcer Peter Everatt signs off
Broadcaster kept you out of a jam for much of his career.

Murder denied parole, more details revealed
Details have emerged about why the man jailed for murdering Lisa Blakie was denied parole.

Te reo teacher crisis: 'At this stage we have no applicants'
Schools are competing for a handful of teacher trainees qualified to teach te reo Māori.

No parole for Lisa Blakie's murderer Timothy Taylor
The man jailed for murdering Timaru woman Lisa Blakie has been denied parole - again.

King Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up Seruwalu
Two games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.

Rugby: Wanganui discipline must hold against South Canterbury
Team cannot undermine their chances with mounting penalty counts.

Suspicious approach to young boy in Timaru
A man driving a vehicle, approached the child and spoke to him briefly.

Two people freed from vehicle after crash in Timaru
Two vehicles collided near the intersection of Le Cren St and Church St this morning.

Doctor gets home detention for indecently assaulting disabled patient
Patient was easily manipulated and offending spanned eight years.

Lawyer dies after serious bicycle crash
The 37-year-old suffered serious head injuries in the crash.

Timaru cyclist dies in hospital after crash on weekend
The woman suffered serious head injuries and was taken to the ICU at Timaru Hospital.

Man dies after car crashes near Timaru
The sole occupant, a 34-year-old man, died at the scene.

Police seek information over serious bicycle crash
A woman riding a bike in Timaru suffered serious head injuries following an accident.