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Timaru business owner calls for airlines to be penalised when services are delayed
Timaru business owner Jeremy Talbot says services to the South Canterbury city are too unreliable and stranded passengers needed to be compensated.

Timaru clocks 27C, warm air to continue in Canterbury
Metservice has described the unusually hot air as "a Föhn wind", or hairdryer in German.

Emerging talent takes next step to grab national time trial titles
Two former under-23 champions, Kim Cadzow and Logan Currie, stepped up to claim the elite time trial honours of the national road cycling champs in Timaru.

Timaru airport reopens after 'bird activity' concerns
Timaru Airport has reopened following "bird activity" that led to flight cancellations and the airport's closure this morning.

My Hometown: Timaru and its proper South Canterbury chill
Timaru, once described as 'the world centre of the early night', is not without its problems. But Chris Cessford says nothing beats heading down to Caroline Bay on New Year's Eve for the concert at the Soundshell.

Two shot in Timaru, wounded man dropped off at petrol station
A man with a gunshot wound was dropped off at a petrol station and a woman was admitted to hospital in the early hours..

Timaru driver who killed five mates released from prison - banned from hometown, drinking, driving until December 2024
The young driver jailed for killing five of his teenage mates in a car crash near Timaru was released from prison yesterday - but will not return to his hometown.

'I've been chased by wolves twice' - Timaru farmer
From his youth in Transylvania to cattleman in Timaru, Remus Coman says farming is being aware of everything in and on the land.

Timaru sudden death, police likely to investigate overnight
Police say they will likely continue inquiries overnight into a death in Timaru on Saturday afternoon.

Timaru company fined for discharging an objectionable odour
Timaru locals had described the stench as like that of a dead animal or offal.

'That place smells': Investigation launched into 'nasty, meaty' stench in Timaru
Canterbury Regional Council is investigating reports of a hideous smell plaguing Timaru.

Second Air NZ flight from Timaru disrupted by birds
The aircraft returned to the gate and passengers had to get off the plane.

'Bird activity' closes Timaru airport
Air New Zealand cancelled flights to and from Richard Pearse Airport after concern from pilots about bird activity in the take-off path.

Investigation into stabbing of teenager in Timaru
Police are investigating a stabbing in Timaru that left a 13-year-old boy in a serious condition.

Man dead after quad bike crash in South Canterbury
One person is dead after a quad bike crash north of Timaru on Saturday night.

Timaru car crash that killed five teenagers: Father says Tyreese Fleming is 'lucky' to already be released from jail
The father of a 15-year-old boy killed in a crash that claimed four other young lives says the driver "only served less than three months for each kid".

Piglets go back to the same teat, says free-range pig farmer
Sows lounge in the sun as their piglets play, while others feed their litters in the privacy of their own cozy shelter at Hamish and Angela Cottle's free-range pig farm near Timaru.

Timaru driver who killed five mates in crash refused parole - board has concerns whether he is ‘truly remorseful’
The driver jailed for killing five of his teenage mates in a horror car crash near Timaru claims he "will forever be sorry about what happened" but the Parole Board have questioned whether he is "truly remorseful".

Timaru locals, Dickasons' neighbours react to guilty verdict
Immense sadness, a sombre cloud, acceptance and healing were some of the emotions being felt in Timaru after the verdict.