Support house in quarantine
A Timaru home for adults with intellectual disabilities is in quarantine while a staff member is tested for Covid-19.
Covid-19 cases remain at 11
The only person hospitalised in South Canterbury with Covid-19 remains in a stable condition in Timaru Hospital.
New contract saves bakery jobs
A Timaru baker's persistence pays off as new contract saves a dozen jobs during the Covid-19 lockdown.
'Idiotic' trio run out of petrol
Three people tried to drive from Dunedin to Blenheim and back, breaking lockdown rules. They ran out of gas in Timaru.
Two warned over breaching lockdown
Two men caught breaking lockdown rules in Timaru on Good Friday have been issued warnings by police.
New virus case in South Canterbury
South Canterbury has a new Covid-19 case for the first time in more than a week.
Man arrested for breaking rules
Good start to Easter Weekend in lockdown, police say but one man arrested for flouting rules.
Necessity the mother of invention
South Canterbury sheep farmer Miles Anderson is calling for patience in the sector as processing delays are leaving more stock on farms.
Providing meals during lockdown
An essential service, Meals on Wheels continues its role delivering cooked food to people with special needs through lockdown.
Extra lockdown vigilance for heart child
A Timaru couple are going to extraordinary lengths to ensure their heart child does not contract Covid-19.
Community praise in Covid-19 fight
South Canterbury's only hospitalised case of Covid-19 remains in Timaru Hospital in a stable condition.
Lockdown breakers 'will be turned around'
South Canterbury police will be checking closely for people trying to avoid the Covid-19 lockdown and travel to holiday homes over Easter.
Couple saved from burning home
Father and daughter hailed heroes after rushing into burning house to rescue elderly neighbours.
Spitter charged with assault
A man who spat at a South Canterbury police officer at a routine traffic stop over the weekend has been charged with assault.
Trust confident of riding out pandemic issues
Community trust moves to reassure the community it can re-purpose funding if required during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Business rebuilding plans under way
Many South Canterbury businesses are already planning for rebuilding and recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown.
The chance to decide what's important
OPINION: Can we get away from continuous consumption of stuff we don't need?
Bubble benefits
Opinion: A four-week lockdown to counter the growing threat of Covid-19 can be a bit of a challenge but it can also throw up some amazing benefits.
Realities of being home
Opinion: When people appearing in court get sentenced to home detention, I've always wondered how much of a punishment/deterrent to crime that really is.
Uncertain times for travelers
Opinion: Who knows what will be happening in the world by the time you read this.
Aroha shouldn't have an expiration date
OPINION: Thank you for grace and open-heartedness in the face of hatred. May we follow your example.
Home fitness lifts mental health
There has been a spike in people seeking online fitness classes during the lockdown but fitness instructors say the benefits for mental health are just as important.
Virtual get together for friends
Timaru friends who catch up every Good Friday for bubbles and buns had to catch up online instead this year.
Doing what neighbours should
Timaru woman who is looking out for her elderly neighbours says she is just doing what any neighbour should do.
Providing meals during lockdown
An essential service, Meals on Wheels continues its role delivering cooked food to people with special needs through lockdown.
Bird watching from home
The founders of Wuhoo Timaru hope to inspire a new generation of bird watchers with their latest lockdown challenge.
New contract saves bakery jobs
A Timaru baker's persistence pays off as new contract saves a dozen jobs during the Covid-19 lockdown.
