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Cordons lifted after suspected chemical fire in Timaru
A fire burning in a Timaru building which sparked evacuations this morning appears to have burnt itself out.
Timaru woman's fatal fall
A woman died from hypothermia after falling from a cliff and landing on rocks, the coroner has found.
Microlight victim an 'icon' of aviation
Civil Aviation Authority investigators have yet to find an obvious cause of a fatal microlight accident which killed two people in Timaru on Friday.
Two dead in plane crash near Timaru
Two people have died in a microlight crash near Timaru.
Man found dead at Timaru port identified
The body of a man found in Timaru's port today has been identified as that of missing man Donald MacLeod, police say.
Man's body found at the port in Timaru
A man's body has been found at the port in Timaru today.
Mystery riders' Xmas cards
Two good Samaritans buzzed into the Auckland Zoo carpark on a Vespa at the weekend, randomly handing out Christmas cards containing $100 apiece.
Family devastated by teen's death
Friends and family of an 18-year-old high school student who died after a party are devastated and in disbelief.
Parole hearing a 'kick in the teeth'
"Another kick in the teeth for the family", is how the father of teenager William Lewis has described a parole hearing for his son's killer.
One person dead after car crashes into parked vehicle
One person is dead after their car crashed into a parked vehicle on a rural road near Timaru today.
Man killed in quad bike accident in Timaru
A person has been killed in a quad bike accident on a farm in Timaru this afternoon, police say.
Death of man who stabbed himself ruled a suicide
The death of a Timaru man who fatally stabbed himself when arguing with his partner has been ruled a suicide.
SCF trial judge rules out witness
A witness who prosecutors wanted to give evidence on the most serious charge faced by three South Canterbury Finance principals cannot be called.
Dead fisherman's life jacket 'not suitable'
A commercial fisherman who drowned off the coast of Timaru was likely thrown into the water when his boat capsized in rising winds, a coroner has ruled.
Fires in Timaru, Christchurch overnight investigated
Fire investigators are looking into the causes of fires in Timaru and Christchurch overnight.
Job seeker wins battle to see CVs
A 62-year-old job seeker who is accusing an energy firm of age discrimination has won a legal battle to view the CVs of the people who beat him to the job.
207 km/h driver forced to sell car
A speeding driver clocked at 207 km/h near Timaru has been made to sell his car by his angry parents.
Waterfront dispute between top ports
A waterfront dispute has broken out between two of New Zealand's biggest ports, arguing about who is the best.
Driver clocked at 207 km/h
A policeman's speed gun went into overdrive as a driver was clocked at 207km/h just north of Timaru.
'Freak accident' leaves man paralysed
Police in North Otago are "desperately" seeking witnesses to help shed light on how a man was left paralysed for life after becoming tangled in a boating rope.
A South Island movable feast
Life is never dull on the road with Grant the Cook, writes Jason Burgess.
Arrest in attempted abduction case
A man has been arrested who was wanted by police in connection with an alleged attempted abduction of a 13-year-old Timaru girl.
Toxic fume scare leak at Fonterra plant
Seven Fonterra workers treated after a toxic fumes scare today have all been discharged from hospital, and five have already returned to work.
Timaru invaded in war game
Farmers, shopkeepers, police officers and a mayor have volunteered to play "bad guys" in a large-scale realistic war game.
Humpback whale washes up on beach
A dead humpback whale spotted off the Timaru coast about two weeks ago has now washed up on the boulder beach between the sea and Lake Wainono, near Waimate.