Timaru

American  

[tim-uh-roo] / ˈtɪm əˌru /

noun

1. a seaport on the E coast of South Island, in S New Zealand.

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Timaru British  

/ ˈtɪməˌruː /

noun

1. a port and resort in S New Zealand, on E South Island. Pop: 43 100 (2004 est)

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Example Sentences

Scott Shannon, deputy mayor of Timaru near the centre of the earthquake, told Radio NZ there had been no immediate reports of damage but checks were ongoing.

From Reuters

Dickason and her husband Graham Dickason, both qualified medical professionals, had moved from South Africa to New Zealand and settled in Timaru just days before the murders, seeking a more stable lifestyle away from the turmoil in their home country.

From Washington Times

A State of Emergency has been in force in Timaru in the South Island since late on Wednesday because of the risk of flooding after a levee was damaged forcing the evacuation of nearby houses.

From Reuters

Dickason wrote his thoughts in a letter that was read aloud by a reverend during a candlelight vigil that was attended by hundreds of people outside the family’s home in the South Island town of Timaru.

From Seattle Times

Lauren Anne Dickason appeared in court in the port city of Timaru in the morning, and a judge remanded her to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, a court spokesperson said.

From Reuters