New ZealandCoroner orders beach warning after father drowns while saving sonHis son was carried out to sea by a wave while playing near the water.14 Sep 02:26 AM
New ZealandSkydiver transported to hospital after 'hard landing' in PukakiIt is thought the man sustained a leg injury when landing in the Tekapo-Twizel Rd area.10 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandUpdated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up beginsThe wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.10 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after three-vehicle crash on SH1 south of TimaruThe crash happened on the Waimate Highway (SH1) at about midday,09 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandMan accused of attempted murder after Oamaru stabbing appears in courtThe defendant was arrested after walking barefoot to a waiting police car.03 Sep 01:28 AM
New ZealandTimaru car crash: Police still collecting informationPolice continue to investigate a crash that claimed the lives of five Timaru teenagers24 Aug 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEditorial: To my old friend, the new anti-vaxxerOPINION: You popped up on my Facebook timeline unexpectedly this week. It's been years.24 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCompanies fined $357,500: Quad bike 'not fit for use' before fatal accidentThe bike's brakes, steering, suspension and bumper were in need of servicing or repair.16 Aug 06:58 AM
New ZealandDriver in horror Timaru crash discharged from hospitalThe only teen to survive horror crash in Timaru that claimed five lives has left hospital.15 Aug 11:43 PM
New ZealandTragedy in Timaru: Normal life shattered in seconds - how a small town's nightmare unfoldedThe Weekend Herald tells the story of the five Timaru boys who never came home.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTimaru crash that killed teens one of 13 with five or more victimsThe Weekend Herald looks back at the crashes in New Zealand with the highest fatalities.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTimaru car crash: First of five funerals held after horror crash that killed teensA mass has been held in Timaru in honour of the five teens killed in a crash last weekend12 Aug 01:26 AM
New ZealandTimaru car crash: Community invited to service to remember five lives lostA service is being held at Roncalli College on Thursday in memory of the five boys killed.11 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandTimaru car crash: Families prepare for funerals, friends lay tributes in aftermath of horror crashThe five boys killed in a car crash in Timaru on Saturday night are being remembered.10 Aug 08:52 PM
New Zealand'Sometimes things go bad': Timaru's top cop unsure when message will sink inIt comes after a woman crashed her vehicle filled with too many passengers on Monday.10 Aug 07:32 PM
New ZealandTimaru crash: Decision on charges could be months awayTeen driver yet to be interviewed.09 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandTimaru car crash: Funeral plans for lost boys announcedFuneral details for some of the teens killed in the horror Timaru crash have been shared.09 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandTimaru crash: Bereft dad mourns - 'To lose five kids … it's heart-wrenching'Sadness grows in Timaru as five boys killed in a crash are named and families speak.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge caution over 'loudest cars' tribute to five teens killed in Timaru crashLocal police ask that commemorations be safe and within the law after "tough few days".09 Aug 07:22 AM
New ZealandGrieving dad of teen smash victims 'understands' Timaru crash families' lossA grieving father feels for the parents of five teen boys killed in a fatal crash.09 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandDistraught Timaru dad: 'I can't paint a car for him so I'll paint his coffin'The family of a Timaru teen killed in a horror crash on Saturday pay tribute to their boy.09 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandDriver asks witness 'how did I survive' moments after crash that killed fiveOne of the first on the scene of the fatal Timaru crash called the only survivor's mum.09 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandTimaru tragedy: Car meet up memorial event plannedA memorial has been organised for Saturday night to pay tribute to teens killed in crash09 Aug 02:43 AM
New Zealand'I am so so so sorry': Five teens killed in Timaru crash named; driver's hospital apologyFive Timaru families are reeling after group of teens were killed in a crash on Saturday.08 Aug 09:42 PM
New Zealand'I'm so so so sorry': Five teens killed in horror crash named; driver's hospital apologyThe names of the boys killed in a horror crash in Timaru have been revealed08 Aug 09:38 PM
New ZealandEducator's plea to parents after fatal Timaru crashParents could play a key role in showing their boys different kinds of role models.08 Aug 06:11 PM
New ZealandTimaru fatal crash: Dad 'heartbroken'; driver posts apology from hospital bedFriends and family are paying tribute to five teens killed in a horrific crash in Timaru.08 Aug 03:20 AM
New ZealandFive 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."07 Aug 10:32 PM
New Zealand'Devastating' crash: Five killed, driver seriously injured in speeding, overloaded carFive people have been killed in an horrific single-car road crash in Timaru.07 Aug 09:24 PM
New Zealand'No evidence' rest home staff, care contributed to 'sad' death of elderly Timaru manCoroner says no evidence rest home staff, care contributed to 'sad' death of Timaru man.04 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandLive cattle still being exported since ban announcedAll live cattle exports by sea will be banned, the government announced in April.02 Aug 02:02 AM
New ZealandMan who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 yearsPierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".24 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandWestport flooding biggest since 1926 - scientistMore than 2000 people were evacuated on Friday and Saturday.19 Jul 07:46 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays weather: Unsettled week aheadTekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.10 Jul 04:41 AM
