Been there, done that
'It's a craving to get away'
Boss loses feud appeal
A Timaru employer has lost his appeal and has to pay $95,000 to an employee he fired.
Hopes crackdown won't stop holiday
Temuka student Jon Harding intends on working overseas, despite the Government's plans to arrest student loan defaulters at the border.
Council steps in to serve coffee
The Timaru District Council has gone into the cafe business ... temporarily.
KFC staff lauded after fire licked
Staff and customers at Evans St KFC were evacuated when a vat in the kitchen caught fire.
Hospital block options due in July
The fate of Timaru Hospital's Gardens Block could be known in July, one year after staff were evacuated from the building due to earthquake risk.
No cheap burgers for SC police
Police shouldn't accept discounted food or other favours because of their roles, the Mid-South Canterbury area commander says.
Railyard resurface to end dust
The long awaited resurfacing of the dusty Temuka KiwiRail yard is finally under way after two years of false starts.
Behind the scenes museum tours
Been there, done that
Milk plea for year 7, 8 pupils
South Canterbury schools are lining up for Fonterra's free milk programme, but some pupils are feeling left out.
Fill your boots in boat show season
Right now the big thing for marine anglers is the boat show in Auckland.
Walsh gets a giant boost
South Canterbury shot putter Tom Walsh is off to Switzerland next month to train with double Olympic champion Valerie Adams and her coach, Jean-Pierre Egger.
Wilson there to sharpen attack
Boys' winning start
Region to celebrate excellence
The South Canterbury Sports Awards always surprise in that such a small province can regularly contribute successful competitors on the world stage.
Float on a cloud
Climbing up the lava flow of one of the 10 most active volcanoes in the world should really be enough excitement for one day.
Honour at last for 'journey to hell'
Jim Lester was 14 when he joined the British Merchant Navy during the Depression in 1935.
Changing look for glass industry
Shearer and poet leaves mark on Mackenzie
Out of the old, into the new
Graeme Spencer won't be heading to the golf course or the bowling green when he retires next month.
Hard to get excited
When you review your own budget, you know there's going to be a direct impact. So it becomes important.
Fair choice, slim evidence
While listing candidates' names alphabetically isn't proven to benefit those near the top, adopting the random option removes any possible perception of unfairness.
Ambition thwarted
Future is in the trust
Answering the critics
The legal high debate in Timaru bubbles on.
Hope to resume export soon
Officials are working ''around the clock'' to resolve a block preventing our meat entering China.
Nationalised housing 'disgrace'
Government may transfer stock from poorly performing Housing Corporation to other social housing providers.
Winning the work gender battle
Tailoring prices to the individual
Accessory based on firm footing
Entrepreneur who shows up to an outdoor wedding in hot new heels is inspired by a backwards topple.
'Beyonce is pregnant'
A source confirms that baby number two is on the way for the first family of hip hop.
Shots fired at Cannes festival
Man arrested after firing a starting pistol, sending actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil running for cover.
The overlords of geek-pop
Low-key Lady Gaga?
'Are they really not here?'
Party rages on as the small country town capitalises on Daft Punk's album launch despite the distinct lack of stars.
Living with depression
Depression is a significant issue in the community, and can be difficult to understand for those who do not suffer from it.
Privacy vs health under spotlight
Pressure is mounting for mental health workers to change the way they deal with the privacy concerns of suicidal patients, in the face of concern the issue is contributing to New Zealand's suicide problem.
Don't be afraid to get help
Help out of darkness
Where to go for help in Sth Canty
A number of South Canterbury agencies provide urgent and non-urgent services to help people.
Pupils revved up on safety
Mountainview High School and Timaru Boys' High School students got a day at the racetrack this week - but it was all about saving lives.
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