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Driver had three hours sleep before Pukaki crash that killed four

Driver had three hours sleep before Pukaki crash that killed four

A coroner says the driver of a car, one of four people killed in a crash near Lake Pukaki, was "too tired" and should not have been driving.

Man killed in Timaru crash named

Police have named the 47-year-old man who died after a crash near Timaru on February 23.

Waimate to Radio Hauraki

Waimate-born Manaia Stewart has joined Jeremy Wells on the Radio Hauraki breakfast show. PHOTO: NZME

Waimate-born media personality takes prime time slot at Radio Hauraki

A Waimate-born media personality is upping the levels after slotting in to a new prime time spot at Radio Hauraki.

Wind, rain and thunderstorms on the way

Strong wind gusts, rain and thunderstorms are bearing down on parts of the South Island.

Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'

Attending an informal women's shearing course with instructor Colin Gibson are (from left) Jess...

Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'

On a quiet rural road near Oamaru, a group of women have started "a new shearing gang" and are now honing their skills on unsuspecting lambs.

One critical, one serious after South Canterbury crash

One critical, one serious after South Canterbury crash

One person has been critically hurt and another seriously injured in a crash north of Waimate.

Synlait appoints new chief executive

Richard Wyeth has taken on a new challenge at Canterbury-based dairy company Synlait Milk after turning around Westland Milk Products.

Section of SH8 closed after serious crash

The crash has closed part of SH8. Photo: NZTA/Waka Kotahi

Section of SH8 closed after serious crash

Three people have been injured after a collision involving two vehicles on the Lindis Pass.

Former meat works site for sale

Former Canterbury meat works site for sale

The site that was home to the Smithfield meat plant in Timaru for nearly 140 years is now on the market.

'Several disorder incidents' as police called to Twizel bar

Drunken revellers who caused headaches for Twizel residents and businesses on Saturday night at the end of the New Zealand Rowing Championships have been reprimanded by police.

Timaru cheapest for petrol

The cost of a litre of petrol soaring past $3 in New Zealand. Photo: NZ Herald

Timaru has cheapest petrol in NZ

Data from petrol price comparison app Gaspy found Timaru has the cheapest fuel, while Greymouth was the priciest place to fill up in NZ.

47-year-old man killed in Timaru crash - police

Police interviewed both Ashton's mother and her then partner three times.

47-year-old man killed in Timaru crash - police

A fatal crash near Timaru over the weekend claimed the life of a 47-year-old man.

Gas leak sends eight people to hospital

Gas leak sends eight people to hospital

About eight people were taken to hospital in Timaru after a gas leak at a factory in Washdyke.

Girls' school playground assault shocks staff

The assault happened on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School Photo: ODT Files

Girls' school playground assault shocks staff and students

An assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in Oamaru last week has left the school community appalled.

Workmates ‘sickened’ by pool offending

Mark Lester was ordered to pay the family he spied on in a changing room $750. Photo: supplied

Workmates ‘sickened’ by Canterbury man's pool offending

A Canterbury businessman who spied on two naked children at a public pool has "sickened" his workmates.

Business fined after man crushed to death at work

Canterbury business fined after man crushed to death at work

A large Canterbury agribusiness will pay nearly $450,000 after a worker was crushed to death by a hydraulic tailgate.

Two injured in Canterbury crash

Two people are injured, one seriously, after a crash on State Highway 79 near Geraldine early this morning.

Carport fire spreading to residential property

There was also a shortage of relief trucks which were used when firetrucks were being serviced or...

Carport fire spreading to residential property

Firefighters in Oamaru are working to contain an out-of-control blaze in a carport on a residential street.

Pro tennis returns to Timaru

The corporate seating and fence covers have begun to go up at the Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre...

Pro tennis returns to Timaru

Top level professional tennis is returning to Timaru next week for the first time in a quarter of a century.

40 black-backed gulls die near Timaru

About 40 black-backed gulls have died. Photo: floraandfauna.co.nz

Avian botulism outbreak: 40 black-backed gulls die near Timaru

The Department of Conservation has confirmed about 40 black-backed gulls have died from what's believed to be avian botulism at a Canterbury lagoon.

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