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'Tears and hugs': Hostage, rescuer reunite after 31 years
In 1990, Norm McLeod was a negotiator in a hostage incident in Oamaru.
SH1 closed after serious crash in Timaru
The single-vehicle crash was reported just after 1pm.
One dead following serious crash in Timaru
The single-vehicle crash was reported to police at around 4.30pm.
Wrestling coach admits indecencies with boys
Home detention ruled out for indecencies involving two boys at Timaru sports club.
Southern Bottlenose whale dies after becoming stranded on Timaru beach
It's thought to be the first time a Southern Bottlenose has been found in the area.
Perfect storm: Where are you most likely to be struck by lightning?
One district has nearly 50 per cent more lightning strikes than anywhere else.
Police on the hunt after loaded gun thrown from 'suspicious' van
The van failed to stop for police in Timaru last night.
Mayors' coalition wants fresh talks on Three Waters
'We don't all have green slime, and frogs coming out of our taps.'
Kids witness frenzied stabbing attack on mother
Young boy punched in face after tried to stop mother being stabbed.
Man arrested after 'serious' offending in Timaru
A man will appear in court on Monday on several charges relating to incidents near Timaru.
Sole survivor of horror crash charged with five counts of manslaughter
The Herald has learned some of the victim's families were not aware of the arrest.
Father of slain Timaru sisters returns home to South Africa
The father of three children allegedly murdered by their mother has returned to Pretoria
MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain
Warnings and watches are in place around the country.
Handful of councils eye joint effort to fight Three Waters
National's Chris Luxon has backed a rebel group of councils hitting back at Three Waters.
Nine arrested, firearms seized after major drug operation in Timaru
Ten properties were searched during the raids.
Primary sector supports vaccination rollout
"Nothing more important than the health of your family, your staff and their families."
Triple murder-accused mum 'still unwell', will plead not guilty
Mother was scheduled to appear in the High Court at Timaru today.
Woman charged with murdering three daughters in High Court again this morning
The South African woman charged with murdering her three daughters returns to High Court.
Free pizza for vaccination as local campaign ramps up
The campaign is aiming to make Canterbury the most protected region in the country.
More assessments for mum accused of murdering three daughters in Timaru
Trial date set as accused's appearance in court today excused.
Woman charged with murdering her three daughters set to appear before High Court judge today
The woman charged after last month's Timaru triple homicide is set to appear in court.
'Beautiful little girls': Family memorial service for sisters killed at Timaru home
Family service in Pretoria celebrates the lives of the little girls killed in Timaru.
Investigation into Timaru fatal crash ongoing seven weeks after five teens killed
No update from police and no one charged at this stage.
Fundraiser for family of three girls allegedly murdered by mum in Timaru reaches $25,000
Givealittle page set up to help the family of the slain Dickason sisters in Timaru.
Hi, my name is Delta: When you have the same name as Covid-19's most destructive variant
It ain't easy to be named Delta in 2021 New Zealand.
A father's forgiveness: Graham Dickason opens up to community about alleged murder of three daughters
Full statement from father whose three daughters were killed in Timaru last week.
'I have already forgiven her': Heartbroken dad of slain Timaru girls speaks of loss
Father says he has forgiven his wife and feels she is as much a victim in the tragedy.
'Angels ripped away': Father of dead girls will carry loss 'for rest of my life'
A vigil has been held in Timaru for three little girls allegedly murdered by their mother.
Fishing company to pay $500,000 over worker's death getting caught in automated freezer machine
The man died after becoming caught in machinery in the ship's automated freezer system.
Triple tragedy: Vigil outside home where three young girls murdered
Community still reeling from crash that killed five teens rallies again.
'Heaps of support' for father who found three children dead in Timaru homicide
Timaru house where three siblings allegedly murdered has been handed back to their father.
'I am shattered': Family's ex-caregiver 'not coping' after three girls killed in Timaru
Caregiver distressed after family's new life abroad ends with deaths of three girls.
'They adored those children': Family, friends in South Africa 'in shock' over deaths
The couple reportedly struggled to conceive their children and "absolutely adored" them.