Stadium to return to former name

How the new Fraser Park multi sport stadium will look once completed.

Timaru’s soon-to-be developed Alpine Energy Stadium, will continue as rugby headquarters for South Canterbury, and will come back as a world-class multi sport stadium, senior reporter Chris Tobin reports.

Timaru council staff 'stressed' by latest restructure

Timaru District Council staff have been consulted over another restructure. (File)

The Public Service Association says a trend of regular restructuring at Timaru District Council is taking a toll on its members through stress and uncertainty in the workplace.

500 Canterbury bus drivers to be paid the living wage video

The current living wage is $22.10 and all bus drivers in Canterbury are paid less than this, according to the ...

“It just means maybe they can live a little better,” Amalgamated Workers Union assistant secretary Lindsay Chappell says of the increase.

'We've got a lot of support' video

Protesters congregate at the Caroline Bay Soundshell as part of the Howl of a Protest.

The organiser of the South Canterbury part of the nationwide Howl of a Protest said the turnout had exceeded expectations and gridlocked Timaru with several hundred joining a convoy through the town.

Protest in pictures video

Hundreds of supporters lined the protest route in Timaru to show support for the Groundswell NZ Howl of a Protest.

The Timaru Howl of a Protest on Friday was captured by Stuff reporters and photographers.

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New hospital entrance comes under fire

Some Timaru Hospital users have found the ramp into the new main entrance too steep and the pavers at the top hazardous.

A number of Timaru residents are concerned the new entranceway to the hospital is an accident waiting to happen.

Police investigating shooting near Timaru raid Mongols MC gang pad near Christchurch

The Mongols MC established a chapter in New Zealand in 2019.

Three men, including a patched member, have been arrested. They were allegedly involved in an incident where a man was shot in the buttock.

Intimate image posting an 'insidious act'

A Timaru man has been sentenced after he shared intimate photos of his ex-partner online. (File)

A Timaru man has been ordered to pay his ex-partner $2000 after posting intimate images of her online.

Police recruit convicted of indecent assault

Former police recruit and fitness trainer Hugh James Slobbe has been convicted of indecent assault. (File)

A former police recruit and fitness trainer who admitted indecently assaulting a 19-year-old woman in a Timaru bar late last year, can now be named as Hugh James Slobbe.

Houses selling in 16 days

Houses are taking only 16 days to be sold in Waimate with a lot of interest from Hamilton northwards. (File photo)

Waimate houses are in such hot demand they are being bought sight unseen.

Organisers unsure how many to expect at protest

Waimate farmer Roger Small is unsure exactly how many people will protest on Friday but is expecting at least 100 ...

Organisers of the South Canterbury part of a nationwide protest on Friday are unsure how many vehicles to expect, but based on the interest registered – it is expected to run into the hundreds.

Boy found after frantic search

Sergeant Grant Lord (left) and senior constable Deb Quested pictured at Caroline Bay late on Wednesday afternoon.

The family of a six-year-old Taranaki boy, who went missing at Timaru’s Caroline Bay on Wednesday afternoon, were relieved to locate the boy after a frantic 90-minute search.

Raceway ready for jumps and gallops

Jockey Shaun Higgins rides Jackfrost to victory in the 2018 Grand National Hurdles at Riccarton. Jackfrost will probably ...

Punters will need to be on track early to catch the hurdling action at the Mid-Winter Jumps and Gallops meeting in Timaru.

Timaru approves 11.5pc rate rise

With the Timaru District Council adopting the Long Term Plan several major projects will get underway.

The Timaru District Council has received Audit NZ approval for its Long Term Plan allowing the striking of an 11.5 per cent rate rise for the next financial year to go ahead.

Community treasure open for season

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Ice rink in Fairlie Domain on Wednesday. 

James Simmonds (8) enjoying ice skating.

A nearly 100-year-old attraction has generations of history in South Canterbury and this week opened for skaters once more.

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Horses gallop at Phar Lap Raceway

Jockey Jason Laking and his horse Ideal Warrior lead the Night ‘n Day Park Stayers Maiden 2200m race, followed by Jacob ...

Harold Pateman, who has won 94 jumping races, including the Grand National Hurdle in 1984, was at the raceway to take in the action on Friday.

Flood watch on Rangitata River

Precautionary work has been undertaken at the Rangitata River mouth and a close watch kept on the river as it rises due to heavy rain falls along the main divide.

Hunter training boost

Volunteers keep local Advocacy group growing

Opinion

Covid-19 NZ: Bubble trouble in capital

Jan from Miramar, Wellington, listens to the voices of Dada in Te Papa’s Surrealist Art: Masterpieces from Museum ...

OPINION: In the wake of a Sydney tourist's weekend in Wellington while unknowingly carrying Covid, there are questions about New Zealand's response.

Can they fix it?

The Government has launched a $1 billion infrastructure fund to get large-scale housing projects moving.

OPINION: Fixing the supply side of the housing crisis is not quick or easy, especially with the ghost of KiwiBuild still haunting the corridors of power.

Figurehead or inspiration? A bit of both video

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L-R: Dr Richard Davies, husband of new Governor-General Cindy Kiro, and Cindy ...

OPINION: Incoming Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro will have a largely symbolic role, but can be a powerful inspiration.

Art is a line through life

What will your legacy be? We don't know the names of ancient cave painters, but their art survived.

We don't always have the right words in the moment, but literature and art help us understand the difficult times, writes Brannavan Gnanalingam.

I love libraries

Brannavan Gnanalingam says he would not be a writer if it were not for libraries.

Libraries are about more than just books, they're the heart of the community, writes Brannavan Gnanalingam.

We Are Timaru

Stadium to return to former name

How the new Fraser Park multi sport stadium will look once completed.

Timaru’s soon-to-be developed Alpine Energy Stadium, will continue as rugby headquarters for South Canterbury, and will come back as a world-class multi sport stadium, senior reporter Chris Tobin reports.

Protest in pictures video

Hundreds of supporters lined the protest route in Timaru to show support for the Groundswell NZ Howl of a Protest.

The Timaru Howl of a Protest on Friday was captured by Stuff reporters and photographers.

Seven patients in hospital with RSV

There were seven patients with respiratory syncytial virus in Timaru Hospital on Friday. (File photo)

Visitor numbers to Timaru Hospital have been restricted because of an increase in respiratory illnesses including the flu-like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at Timaru Hospital.

Flood watch on Rangitata River

The Rangitata River burst its banks in December 2019 causing widespread flooding.

Precautionary work has been undertaken at the Rangitata River mouth and a close watch kept on the river as it rises due to heavy rain falls along the main divide.

Volunteers keep local Advocacy group growing

Advocacy Group members gather to celebrate their sixth anniversary. From left, David Holmes, Dennis Veal, Marion Foster, ...

South Canterbury advocacy group launches workshops in Fairlie as it celebrates six years.

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Tom Walsh on the Ryan Crouser fear factor: 'Sometimes it’s good not to be the favourite'

Kiwi Olympic shot put contender backs himself to find his best stuff when it matters in Tokyo.

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