Broadcaster keen to get back on bike after crash
But Mike Puru's worried mum is less keen after nasty crash landed broadcaster in hospital.
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With a shattered kneecap, Zach Stratford crawled 200m over a stony riverbed.
Police seek witnesses after man shot in Timaru
The man took himself to Timaru Hospital with a single gunshot wound to his lower body.
Pharmacy thief 'courageously' apprehended by shoppers
Police have praised shoppers who stopped an aggravated robbery today.
Big chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without power
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Woman sentenced to home detention for lying about strawberry needle
The woman now says her actions were stupid.
Ice axe attack: Offender jailed for tattoo parlour wounding
Rose Beaumont caused grievous bodily harm to a former colleague with an ice axe.
Four year prison sentence handed to 'show off' drink driver
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Highway closed after serious crash near Timaru
Two people were trapped, then taken to hospital by helicopter in critical condition.
Two trapped after two-car crash south of Timaru
Diversions were in place on State Highway 1 south of Timaru after the 11.40am crash.
Remembrance service for Anzac pilgrims
Anzac pilgrims killed in car crash on their way to a grandfather's Gallipoli war grave.
Timaru wrestler charged with indecent assault
The man was arrested on April 10 and has been remanded in custody until May 9.
Tourist admits causing Lake Tekapo crash that killed his in-laws
Three passengers in the back seat of the man' rented vehicle died at the scene.
Kiwi flyer stranded after luggage 'ransacked', $7000 stolen
Timaru man says suitcase 'ransacked' and cash and medal stolen in transit to UK.
Superbikes: Dibben ends season in ninth
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Two businesses fined $55,000 for misclassifying workers as 'casuals'
They employed 55 employees, misclassified 29 of them.
Earthquake near Timaru causes weak shaking
The earthquake took place about 15km northeast of the South Canterbury city.
The Chase: Driver who fled police -I'd probably do it again
A man convicted of fleeing police speaks about why he failed to stop and was pursued.
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
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Watch: Bus passengers witness horror truck fire
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False needle in strawberry complaint cost store $3600
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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.
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Merry Quadsmas, babies!
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False needle in strawberry claim: Another charge laid
Police have now also charged the woman with causing loss by deception.