Applicant's character called into question

Kunal Gulati of Gulati Brothers Enterprises Ltd at the hearing for an application for a liquor licence at 155B Hilton ...

A decision on whether an application for a bottle store in Washdyke will be granted is expected to be released later this week after a public hearing in Timaru on Monday.

Company fined for overloading truck-and-trailer

Downlands Contracting Ltd fined $700 for exceeding the maximum gross mass limit and exceeding the mass limit on two or ...

A Timaru transport company has been fined $700 for overloading a truck-and trailer by 100 kilograms.

Timaru Oil Services' plans for Tauranga rejected

An aerial view showing Timaru Oil Services’ tank farm in Timaru.

Timaru Oil Services’ expansion plans into Tauranga have been thwarted.

Tekapo power station earthquake-strengthened

A new 50-tonne gate being built at the Tekapo A Power Station.

$26.5 million worth of earthquake-strengthening work at Tekapo A Power Station has been completed

Negative feedback for Twizel growth plans

Options for how Twizel will expand have drawn criticism for lacking vision. (File photo)

Options for how Twizel will expand have received negative feedback for not presenting a variety of options.

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Waimate counselling service struggling

Centrecare Waimate manager Sam Roebeck says its counselling services are struggling to keep up with increasing demand. ...

A long-established not for profit counselling service is struggling to stay afloat as client numbers have skyrocketed.

Second suspicious fire

A blaze on State Highway 1 near Waimate on Sunday morning is being treated as suspicious. (File photo)

A second suspicious fire in South Canterbury within two days is being investigated by police.

Man arrested with firearm in Timaru bar

Police have praised the actions of staff at the Sail and Anchor in Timaru after they became aware of a person on the ...

A 22-year-old man has been charged with unlawfully carrying a firearm in a central Timaru.

Sherpa trust work fills void left by quake tragedy

Marg Stocker says her work for the Forgotten Sherpa Nepal Trust has helped her cope with death of her husband, Neil, in ...

The anniversary of the horrific Christchurch earthquake of February 22, 2011, has always been a traumatic day for Marg Stocker.

Astronomer's name travels to Mars

Timaru painter and decorator Roger Fagg has sent his name to Mars on Nasa’s Perseverance Rover.

Timaru hobby astronomer and science buff Roger Fagg’s​ moniker has landed on Mars.

Liquor licence at Washdyke draws opposition

Gulati Brothers Enterprises Ltd has applied for an off-licence to operate a bottle store at 155B Hilton Highway, ...

A Christchurch-based company's application for a liquor licence to operate a bottle store in Washdyke, Timaru, next door to an indoor trampoline business, has been met with opposition.

Timaru rowers reach A finals

Timaru rowers Kate Crawford and Alexandra Williamson contest a women's club double scull on the second day of the NZ ...

Timaru crews have stroked their way into 15 A finals at the NZ Rowing Championships on Lake Ruataniwha.

Range of topics discussed at forum

The Canterbury Mayoral Forum committee was held in Timaru for the first time in nearly four years. Mayors pictured at ...

Transport, climate change and water among key issues raised at Canterbury Mayoral Forum.

Heartfelt fundraiser humbles family

Temuka heart child Joseph Norton enjoys watching his friends complete a sponsored bikeathon at Caroline Bay in his ...

Joseph Norton watched with a big smile on his face as his playmates biked and scootered in his honour.

Give war memorabilia to museum, SCRSA says

South Canterbury Museum curator of social history Chris Rapley sets up a World War II helmet for display.

The message comes as the South Canterbury Museum opens its In Service exhibition.

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Annual show prepares to bloom

Davey's Garden owner and flower breeder and grower Alistair Davey plans to show about 100 of his dahlias at the upcoming ...

Dahlias have proved a popular flower in Timaru, as the region's growers prepare for an annual summer show.

Community trust changes grants rounds

A restructure of funding rounds will make it easier for applicants seeking grants from the Community Trust Mid and South Canterbury.

Geraldine man builds his own museum video

Missing Oamaru woman found dead

Opinion

What your driving reveals about you

Brannavan Gnanalingam enjoys driving, although he doesn’t enjoy sitting in traffic.

A gracious people person or an angry jerk? It all comes out behind the wheel.

For the love of cricket

Brannavan Gnanalingam is a sports fan, but no sport compares to his beloved cricket.

Clean-bowled at a young age, Brannavan Gnanalingam's passion for the gentleman's game has only grown over the years.

The dumbest thing I ever did

Brannavan Gnanalingam thanks his lucky stars for surviving a life-threatening situation.

I was privileged enough to be young and stupid - and get away with it.

Shaking up contagion of complacency

13112020 News Photo: Abigail Dougherty/Stuff. Outside Vincent Street apartments in Auckland CBD where a covid community ...

OPINION: Not before time, the Government is bringing in bigger guns in the battle against Covid and complacency.

Learning to cook is just the beginning

Nothing connects Brannavan Gnanalingam more to his Sri Lankan heritage than food.

I never felt overly connected to my Sri Lankan past until I got into the kitchen.

We Are Timaru

Annual show prepares to bloom

Davey's Garden owner and flower breeder and grower Alistair Davey plans to show about 100 of his dahlias at the upcoming ...

Dahlias have proved a popular flower in Timaru, as the region's growers prepare for an annual summer show.

Community trust changes grants rounds

Community Trust Mid and South Canterbury is introducing a new funding model to make it easier for applicants.

A restructure of funding rounds will make it easier for applicants seeking grants from the Community Trust Mid and South Canterbury.

Lotto luck follows shop's shift

Village Post Temuka co-owner Mary Felix sold a Lotto ticket which netted a customer $40,000 less than a week after ...

Temuka’s luckiest Lotto shop has relocated and taken its good fortune with it.

Astronomer's name travels to Mars

Timaru painter and decorator Roger Fagg has sent his name to Mars on Nasa’s Perseverance Rover.

Timaru hobby astronomer and science buff Roger Fagg’s​ moniker has landed on Mars.

Educators to collaborate in Timaru

The Timaru District is hosting a collaborative project initiative which includes early childhood centres, primary ...

Teachers to arrive enmasse in Timaru to collaborate on Kāhui Ako projects to benefit children from early childhood learning through to high school.

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Geraldine man builds his own museum

An interest that began as a boyhood pastime has ended in a Geraldine man opening his own museum.

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