Stadium to return to former name
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
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
“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'
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
The Timaru Howl of a Protest on Friday was captured by Stuff reporters and photographers.
New hospital entrance comes under fire
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
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 ordered to pay his ex-partner $2000 after posting intimate images of her online.
Police recruit convicted of indecent assault
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.
Organisers unsure how many to expect at protest
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
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
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
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
A nearly 100-year-old attraction has generations of history in South Canterbury and this week opened for skaters once more.
Horses gallop at Phar Lap Raceway
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.
Covid-19 NZ: Bubble trouble in capital
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?
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
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
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
Libraries are about more than just books, they're the heart of the community, writes Brannavan Gnanalingam.
Stadium to return to former name
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
The Timaru Howl of a Protest on Friday was captured by Stuff reporters and photographers.
Seven patients in hospital with RSV
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
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
South Canterbury advocacy group launches workshops in Fairlie as it celebrates six years.
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.
