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Fatal Crown Range crash triggers Chinese Consulate black ice warning

Police attend the scene of the fatal crash on the Crown Range Rd this week. Photo: Ruairi O'Shea

Fatal Crown Range crash triggers Chinese Consulate black ice warning

The death of a Hong Kong resident on the Crown Range this week has prompted a warning about black ice on southern roads from the Chinese Consulate.

Minor damage reported from ‘sharp’ shake

More than 18,500 people reported feeling shaking from a short, sharp earthquake located 40km...

Minor damage reported from ‘sharp’ shake

There are reports of minor damage following last night's short, sharp earthquake that was felt across the South last night.

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Flu fears for native species

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Flu fears for native species

Southern wildlife conservationists are ‘‘deeply concerned’’ about the arrival of H5N1 bird flu on New Zealand shores.

'Strong and unusual currents' in wake of quake

Nema has downgraded a tsunami warning after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake near Te Anau tonight but says some coastal areas should expect strong and unusual currents.

Weekend planner

Weekend planner

What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.

Matatū, Poua produce drama

Young South Canterbury rugby players show their support for Matatū after members of the squad...

Matatū, Poua produce drama

South Canterbury rugby fans were served up a sporting treat with Matatū and Hurricanes Poua dishing up a dramatic encounter in Timaru at the weekend.

Club covers gap in hospital needs

The newly constructed patchwork covers to be used on mortuary trolleys at Timaru Hospital were a...

Club covers gap in hospital needs

A club in Geraldine has added a splash of colour to the Timaru Hospital’s viewing room.

Timaru’s landscape changes with the times

Timaru’s landscape changes with the times

An iconic part of the Timaru skyline since the early 1970s has disappeared.

Feedback sought on best way forward

Residents across the Timaru district are being invited to have their say on one of the biggest local government reform opportunities in a generation.

Volunteer shines light on others

Sandra Ning has been volunteering to help former refugees settle into South Canterbury as part of...

Volunteer shines light on others

A Timaru volunteer has stepped into the spotlight in an attempt to shine it on others.

Doing her part from the other side of the world

Venezuelan woman Kath Halkett is doing her part to support those affected by the recent...

Doing her part from the other side of the world

A Venezuelan woman residing in Timaru is doing her part to support her home country after it was left devastated by two large strike-slip earthquakes last month.