'It’s not going to stop our love of the place'
A devastating blaze at Lake Ōhau marred the face of the idyllic village, but not the devotion of its residents or regular holidaymakers.
'Tricky' operation rescues climbers
Three climbers have been airlifted from a glacier in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park in a “tricky” rescue operation.
Views differ on new Tekapo ward option
A review of how district councillors in Mackenzie should be elected divided the current crop.
Princess recovering from surgery
"Amazing'' outpouring of community support for a Timaru rescue cat that has undergone brain surgery.
Lovelock Mile headlines athletics meet
Chanel Muir faces some strong opposition as he seeks to go back-to-back in the prestigious Lovelock Mile.
Longer race attracts ocean swimmers
Ocean swimming veteran Steve Prescott is ready for the challenge of a new 5km event distance in the sixth Timaru Ocean Race.
Art with a burnt twist
Graeme Stilwell smoked out his new art form in 2014 when mucking around with a bit of wood and a soldering iron.
Kids want to ride their bicycles at park
Caroline Bay's new bike skills park has been popular this summer.
On the road: Waimate gets makeover in bid to attract more visitors
A South Canterbury businessman is almost single handedly boosting Waimate's image as a place to visit.
NZ Defence Force pays $1 for road
An unformed paper road that runs alongside the Tekapo Military Camp has been sold by the Mackenzie District Council for $1.
Sports club expands into football
Football to join rugby, touch, squash, netball and cricket at Timaru's Old Boys Sports Club.
Gruelling fundraising trek nears end
A South Canterbury woman has pushed through the pain barrier after her walking shoes were stolen on a gruelling solo 3000km length of NZ trek.
History boards revive school days
Memories came flooding back for an 84 year-old former Taiko School pupil recently.
Pianist plays through holidays
Professional pianist Kinga Krupa never takes a break from her beloved music even in the holidays.
What's on this weekend?
It's the last weekend for the Caroline Bay Carnival, as well as the annual Lovelock Classic athletics and Timaru's Ocean Swim.
Toxic chemical leak details revealed
A chemical burn occurred during a leak of toxic chemicals at the Twizel swimming pool in one of the incidents that led to a change in the way facility is run.
Shaking up contagion of complacency
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
I never felt overly connected to my Sri Lankan past until I got into the kitchen.
Art doesn't happen in a vacuum
Forget the starving artist in the lonely garret, artists need friends, funding and festivals. Oh, and good primary school teachers, too.
When self-consciousness meets resignation
OPINION: I wonder if there's a finder's fee for road cones that have gone walkabout?
Long trip back to Makikihi for chef
'Pappal’ Dharampreet Singh is pleased to be back in the kitchen, doing the job he loves.
What's on this weekend?
It's the last weekend for the Caroline Bay Carnival, as well as the annual Lovelock Classic athletics and Timaru's Ocean Swim.
Flooded roads closed until weekend
Two flooded roads in the Waitaki Valley will remain closed until the weekend
Longer race attracts ocean swimmers
Ocean swimming veteran Steve Prescott is ready for the challenge of a new 5km event distance in the sixth Timaru Ocean Race.
Dam gates open for white water sport
A Lake Tekapo dam’s gates have been opened as a recreational release for canoeing and other white water sports.
'It’s not going to stop our love of the place'
A devastating blaze at Lake Ōhau marred the face of the idyllic village, but not the devotion of its residents or regular holidaymakers.
