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Victim named from fatal Timaru crash

Timaru · Timaru

Victim named from fatal Timaru crash

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The crash blocked Evans St, State Highway 1, in Timaru, for several hours. Photo: NZTA Police have named the person who died following a crash on State Highway 1 in Timaru.Read Article

Marnco digs in for long haul in NZ

Timaru · Timaru

Marnco digs in for long haul in NZ

Reading Time: 2 minutes With a tumultuous first year behind the company, Marnco Fertiliser’s founder Mark Been is feeling upbeat about the new farming year’s prospects, and his firm’s foothold in the New Zealand market. The Australian company kicked off confidently into New Zealand with its first shipload of superphosphate and DAP arriving in Timaru last April, only to have to lawyer up to defend against claims about the super’s validity. Fert…Read Article

Celebrating a ‘Good Sort’

Cancer · Timaru

Celebrating a ‘Good Sort’

Carousel: Previous Next Eighty-year-old Police volunteer Graham Dellow lost his arm and ear to cancer, but he’s never lost his drive to help others. For 18 years, Graham has been volunteering at Timaru Police station cleaning cars, but Police's Timaru team agree he does a lot more than that. No matter the weather, Graham turns up at the station around three times a week. He washes the cars, does odd jobs and shares a joke or two with staff as …Read Article

NZ's Best-Tasting Tap Water Revealed

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Timaru District Council has won the title of best-tasting tap water in New Zealand. Each New Zealand municipal water supplier was invited to submit a sample...Timaru · Timaru See the Story

Final funding push for Broadway experience

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Students from Ella Thomas Vocal Studio model hats at the Timaru Festival of Roses, as part of their two-year long fundraising efforts. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Local singing students are making one final push to get to Broadway.Timaru · Timaru Read Article

Proposed zoning detrimental: rector

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Timaru Boys’ High School could become the next South Canterbury school to be zoned. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY Timaru Boys’ High School rector Dave Thorp believes a proposed zoning restriction could have a drastic impact on the school’s future.Timaru · Timaru Read Article

Former Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amount

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By RNZ The former Smithfield meat processing plant site in Timaru has been sold, but the Alliance Group says the price paid for the land remains a secret....Oceania · Timaru See the Story

Harness Analyst – Timaru 25th May - Harnesslink

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst. Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand. Harness racing hits Timaru again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:10am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing. Timaru selections 25th May 2025 Best Bet: R1 Cheer The Captain Best Value: R11 S…Timaru · Timaru Read Article

45 years of resolute dedication

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Hato Hone St John youth manager Kerry Mitchell (left) acknowledges Major Brendan Wood’s promotion to Knight of Grace. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED A dyslexic Timaru Catholic school boy with just two School Certificate subjects to his name has received one of the highest accolades from Hato Hone St John.Timaru · Timaru Read Article

4th Generation driver displays skill up north

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Corban Sprague has completed the first round of Toyota TR86 Trophy Series after winning a CareVets Scholarship shootout last month. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED A fourth-generation Timaru racing driver is continuing to add to his family’s motorsport legacy.Timaru · Timaru Read Article

One person injured after Timaru fire

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One person has been injured after a fire in the Timaru suburb of Glenwood this afternoon. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said two fire engines were sent...Cricket · Timaru Read Article

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