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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.
Baby killed after SH1 collision named
A five-and-a-half week old baby who died after a car crash in South Canterbury has been named as Amadeus Tutunoa of Timaru.
Baby killed in crash was in 'cradle'
The circumstances around an accident which claimed the life of a 4-week-old baby boy, and caused only minor injuries to others in the car, will be investigated by a coroner.
Baby boy dies in crash near Timaru
Police will be talking today to the parents of a four-week-old baby who died in a car crash near Timaru last night.
Timaru car-crush victim named
Police have named a Timaru man who was crushed to death by his car while trying to remove the oil filter.
Fire services dampen down Timaru Port blaze
Fire crews are continuing to dampen down a large fire at the Timaru Port. The blaze started around 4pm yesterday at the Sanford Limited's cold store.
Victim's plea for tougher car hire rules
A survivor of a crash in the Lindis Pass that claimed two lives, caused by an inexperienced driver, wants to see rental car companies imposing tougher controls on who it hires vehicles to.