New ZealandWoman arrested for needle-in-strawberry lie'Anyone making false reports in matters like this will be held to account,' police said.12 Dec 03:26 AM
New ZealandPenguin hit and killed by car in TimaruForest & Bird is calling for the Timaru District Council to change the speed limit.09 Dec 07:10 AM
New ZealandFatal truck crash south of Rangitata closes SH1The road is closed and diversions are being put in place.28 Nov 09:08 PM
New ZealandKiwi quads: Family of three swells to sevenStunning photo shows the quads, the first set in New Zealand since 1990s.25 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandCrew member dead after fatal injury on fishing vesselThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the death.14 Nov 03:37 AM
Economy$300k homes, beaches, sun: Auckland firm shifts staff to GisborneGrant Straker's staff couldn't afford Auckland houses — so he opened a Gisborne office.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLongtime radio announcer Peter Everatt signs offBroadcaster kept you out of a jam for much of his career.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree seriously injured after crash near TimaruThe serious crash involved two vehicles on State Highway 1 at Orari, north of Timaru.18 Sep 05:50 AM
New ZealandMan accused of indecent act at Botanic GardensThe man allegedly performed an indecent act in the women's toilets in the lower garden.12 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandMurder denied parole, more details revealedDetails have emerged about why the man jailed for murdering Lisa Blakie was denied parole.11 Sep 11:14 PM
New ZealandTe 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.11 Sep 06:21 AM
New ZealandNo parole for Lisa Blakie's murderer Timothy TaylorThe man jailed for murdering Timaru woman Lisa Blakie has been denied parole - again.06 Sep 11:24 PM
RugbyKing Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up SeruwaluTwo games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.02 Sep 12:34 AM
RugbyRugby: Wanganui discipline must hold against South CanterburyTeam cannot undermine their chances with mounting penalty counts.23 Aug 07:00 PM
New ZealandSuspicious approach to young boy in TimaruA man driving a vehicle, approached the child and spoke to him briefly.22 Aug 11:54 PM
New ZealandTwo people freed from vehicle after crash in TimaruTwo vehicles collided near the intersection of Le Cren St and Church St this morning.20 Aug 10:18 PM
New ZealandDoctor gets home detention for indecently assaulting disabled patientPatient was easily manipulated and offending spanned eight years.16 Aug 01:14 AM
New ZealandLawyer dies after serious bicycle crashThe 37-year-old suffered serious head injuries in the crash.15 Aug 05:03 AM
New ZealandTimaru cyclist dies in hospital after crash on weekendThe woman suffered serious head injuries and was taken to the ICU at Timaru Hospital.14 Aug 10:42 AM
New ZealandMan dies after car crashes near TimaruThe sole occupant, a 34-year-old man, died at the scene.13 Aug 09:31 PM
New ZealandPolice seek information over serious bicycle crashA woman riding a bike in Timaru suffered serious head injuries following an accident.13 Aug 03:48 AM
New ZealandPolytech second-half rolls jump with free feesJump in second-half domestic enrolments relieves financially strapped polytechnics.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDHB criticised over man's deathDictatorial health service short on compassion - deputy commissioner.24 Jul 02:20 AM
BusinessInfested stock food unloaded at TimaruSome PKE was unloaded in Timaru before the contaminated shipment came to Northport23 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe H-Files: Mother first NZ driver to lose life in car crashFirst car driver to die in New Zealand was a South Canterbury farmer's wife in 1906.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreenpeace dairy farm protesters arrested by policeProtesters had shut down work at the site of a proposed dairy farm extension.02 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandBrother's murder: Man, 25, jailed for lifeOn Jayden Alexander's 25th birthday he was found guilty of murdering his brother.29 Jun 06:10 AM
New ZealandWoman on mobility scooter injured after two-car crashThe crash in Timaru, South Canterbury also knocked out power to hundreds of homes.27 Jun 06:38 AM
New Zealand'Gentle bonk' email: Doctor indecently assaulted impaired patientVictim did not have the ability to give informed consent to sexual acts.18 Jun 08:11 PM
New ZealandTractor driver killed in highway crashOne person has died following a crash on SH 8 between Pleasant Point and Timaru.10 Jun 09:02 PM
All BlacksKiwi-born Samoan French international ready to face ABsUini Atonio promises a tough game against the All Blacks.04 Jun 01:44 AM
New ZealandGrim toll: Five dead in horrific weekend of crashesFive people have died in crashes on roads around the country so far this weekend.26 May 10:04 PM
New ZealandSerious crash between vehicle and cyclistThe vehicle and cyclist collided about 2.30pm.26 May 04:18 AM
New ZealandKeep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekendIt's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend18 May 06:23 PM
