Nelson wins marathon in PB
17 min ago Timaru handcyclist Jono Nelson has set a personal best time while winning the Auckland Marathon.
First ever survey begins
The Department of Conservation and Land Information New Zealand have taken to the skies to survey the number of tahr on Crown Pastoral Land.
Four seasons in one week
Timaru will have its fair share of weather changes during the next few days.
Spookily good turnouts for family fun events
There was plenty of ghoulish fun in South Canterbury at the weekend, with family events attracting big numbers.
Double-crewed ambulances for Temuka
The number of full-time ambulance staff dedicated to Temuka is set to double before the end of the year.
New display rises from New Year debacle
Fireworks that failed to fire for Timaru’s 2020 New Year celebrations at Caroline Bay will get a second chance.
Council criticised over lack of action
Waitaki District Council criticised for not prosecuting landowners who illegally clear indigenous vegetation.
Students to sleep rough for charity
Armed with only sleeping bags, a group of Timaru students is preparing to rough it out for Family Works' foodbank.
Fenz shakeup creates new roles
A major reshuffle of Mid-South Canterbury’s fire and emergency services will create two extra management staff.
Wife of slain Canterbury farmworker denies murder charge
Alana Jane Bamber, 33, has denied murdering farmworker Tony Waldron, who was found dead at a property near Rakaia last year.
Residents to return to village
Residents of Lake Ōhau village have been told when they can return to their properties, more than a month after fire ripped through the Waitaki settlement.
Perfect ingredient for young parents
Young parents are cooking up a budget-friendly storm in Waimate.
Tekapo tourist attraction reopens
Stargazing from the Mt John Observatory is an option in Tekapo again.
Massive trout caught in Ōhau canal
Seamus from Tūrangi may have just caught a record-breaking trout in the Mackenzie canals.
Meth test cost falls on tenants
Two tenants in Pleasant Point ordered to pay $4022.70 for methamphetamine testing after "significant" contamination to the property they rented.
Disc golf course officially opened in Waimate
14 min ago Disc golf has joined the curriculum at schools across Waimate as part of a $20,000 initiative to introduce the sport to the district.
School hosts multi-cultural event
More than 300 people got a taste of something different at Timaru Christian School on Saturday.
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?
Hey white people, look around
OPINION: If you think you're being liberal pointing out how "white" a city is, think again. You're probably just being blind, not to mention offensive.
Lessons on living respectfully
OPINION: Either way, the idea of people introducing themselves to the river is deeply meaningful to me.
A national treasure, in the flesh
OPINION: Music in its myriad forms is one of my favourite escapes, and being alone with my impressions in that remarkable venue felt other-worldly.
Disc golf course officially opened in Waimate
Disc golf has joined the curriculum at schools across Waimate as part of a $20,000 initiative to introduce the sport to the district.
First ever survey begins
The Department of Conservation and Land Information New Zealand have taken to the skies to survey the number of tahr on Crown Pastoral Land.
Four seasons in one week
Timaru will have its fair share of weather changes during the next few days.
School hosts multi-cultural event
More than 300 people got a taste of something different at Timaru Christian School on Saturday.
Spookily good turnouts for family fun events
There was plenty of ghoulish fun in South Canterbury at the weekend, with family events attracting big numbers.
Residents to return to village
Residents of Lake Ōhau village have been told when they can return to their properties, more than a month after fire ripped through the Waitaki settlement.
