Timaru's largest ever powerball win claimed
The win will enable the family to have something money can't by - time with each other
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$7.25m Lotto win in Timaru
A lucky punter who bought a Lotto ticket in Timaru is now $7.25 million richer.
Long-awaited rainfall set to hit country
The dry weather is set to continue up until Christmas, the MetService says.
Extra firefighters called in to fight Timaru blaze
Firefighters at Timaru blaze have called for backup.
Five people injured in crash near Timaru
Five people have been injured following a two-car crash near Timaru.
House fire in Timaru under investigation
A fire is under investigation in Timaru after a blaze at a house this morning.
Which part of NZ is most at risk of a house price drop?
New Zealand's smaller towns and cities are most vulnerable from house price falls
Use by date 'next year': Outrage over mouldy mozzarella
She was shocked to hear Mainland knew about the problem.
Teen child murderer refused parole
A man who stabbed a child to death when he was just 15 has been denied parole.
Doctors restart 7yo's heart after horror crash kills father
Little girl was brought back to life after car crash that killed her father.
Fatal crash witness: 'I can't un-see that'
Timaru fatal crash witness describes the "horrible" scene which unfolded in front of him.
Woman dead after crash near Timaru
An 80-year-old woman is dead following a collision between a car and a van.
Farmer charged with thefts, burglaries
Canterbury farmer Matthew Woods charged with string of rural thefts and burglaries
Police appeal for witnesses to fatal crash
Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash on SH1 at Pareora on Saturday
Man dies, girl critical after Timaru crash
A man has died following a three-car crash near Timaru in the South Island.
Banker's death now 'unexplained' - police
Death of popular banker Michael Phillips now "unexplained", police say
Timaru fire not suspicious, fire service says
Occupants escape after neighbour raises alarm; warning on heater placement issued.
'Days to drain': Rain eases but floodwaters remain
People are urged to stay well away from flooded roads with water levels remaining high.
Soaked south faces threat of more downpours
The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.
Civil Defence to evacuees: Don't go home yet
Evacuees from near Heathcote river should stay away tonight as waters set to rise again
Brief respite from rain for South Island
The rain is set to ease for South Islanders - but, be warned, more rain is on the way
Stuck 7 mins from home for 2.5 hours
The Timaru family of five kept themselves entertained by looking out the window.
Indian restaurant sorry over migrant worker pay
Restaurant ordered to pay $13,865 after it failed to pay migrant workers a minimum wage.
Man arrested over Sth Canterbury shootings
Arrest made after an Oamaru man was shot in the leg on Sunday.
Two people dead after crash in South Canterbury
The crash happened on State Highway 8 shortly after 5.15pm.
South Canterbury shooting incidents puzzle
Police are investigating two shooting incidents on the same day in South Canterbury.
Horror night on roads: 16 hurt, 1 dead
There were seven crashes, including one fatal smash, on New Zealand roads overnight.
Kiwi cyclist dies in Corsica accident
A Christchurch cyclist has died in a riding accident on the French island of Corsica.
Timaru Hospital blaze starts in sterilising machine
The Fire Service has stopped a fire from ripping through Timaru Hospital.
Dream job? Share room with rats, minimum pay
A dairy farm assistant ad warns of drug testing, minimum wage, and rodent visitors.
Rugby player jailed for attempted rape
John Junior Faave appeared in the Timaru District Court this morning.
Child killer went on the run
Child killer Robin Pitney failed drugs test and went on the run.
Police seeking missing man in Timaru
Murray Wall, 53, has been missing since this morning.
Man's hand cut off in meat works accident
A new employee at a meatworks lost his hand in an accident with an auger.