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Ship on fire in Timaru port
Three crew members treated for smoke inhalation after ship catches fire.

One killed after crash between car and Fonterra tanker
The car and the tanker collided north of Timaru overnight.

Holiday hotspots: Where Easter traffic is worst around NZ
Traffic is building around the country as commuters head home from their Easter break.

Rescue helicopters called after Mt Cook crash
People were flown to Timaru Hospital after the crash.

Tricked by police: Pizza prank suspect's conviction overturned
A police officer who texted a suspect and offered movie tickets acted inappropriately.

The H Files: Last days for historic Mt Cook hut
Avalanche memorial hut to go after falling into disrepair and low usage.

Teen who died in Timaru a 'respected' pupil
George Hill, 17, has been remembered in a tribute from his former school.

Train and car collide at Timaru crossing
Drivers should expect delays on the Temuka-Orari Highway (SH1) after train v car crash.

Four out of five polytechnics face losses by 2022
Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.

NZ's top teacher encourages kids to argue
No one shrugs their shoulders or says "I dunno" in Katie Pennicott's class.

Whanganui skaters on track for Youth Olympics
Whanganu skating trio on track for 2018 Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires

Gita's big split: How NZ got in the way - and today's region-by-region forecast
The storm has split in two and continues to ravage Canterbury and the lower South Island.

Car crashes down bank, killing one person
Police were called just past 2am to reports a car had gone down a bank.

Stand by for a scorcher: Temps set to hit 40C
You think it's been hot so far this summer? Wait till tomorrow.

37C - NZ's hottest day in seven years
Waiau in North Canterbury records 37C as January is on track to be our hottest month ever.

Sexual assault in Timaru
Police say an 18-year-old woman has been sexually assaulted in Timaru.

Waimate woman named as crash victim
Police have named the woman who died in a crash on the Timaru-Pareora Highway yesterday.

Timaru's largest ever powerball win claimed
The win will enable the family to have something money can't by - time with each other

$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.