Guy Williams

Real Journeys Queenstown operations manager Luke Taylor (left) and TSS Earnslaw engineer Ken McAuliffe show some of the several tonnes of metal cut out of the 102-year-old vessel so far as part of a preventive maintenance project that began last month at its Kelvin Heights slipway.

Team sails to victory

Proving being brainy is lots of fun is the Mackenzie College team of (from left) Sally Laurenson...

Team sails to victory

An Ashburton College team managed what Team New Zealand couldn't do by taking the lead early and holding on to win when it competed in the Central South Island Otago Daily Times Extra! current events quiz in Timaru yesterday.

'Extra!' current affairs quiz

Debating the correct answer is the Mountainview High School team of (from left) Keeley Armstrong ...

'Extra!' current affairs quiz

They came, they answered questions and they conquered: a Darfield High School team has won the years 9 and 10 section of the Otago Daily Times Extra! current events quiz in Timaru after travelling the furthest to get there.

Ashburton Intermediate teams have the answers

The Mt Hutt College No 4 team, (from left) Emily Talbot, Hannah Helem and Courtney McClintock ...

Ashburton Intermediate teams have the answers

After an unprecedented playoff lasting 11 questions, two teams from Ashburton Intermediate were named the joint winners of the Otago Daily Times Extra! Current Events Quiz for years 7 and 8 in Timaru last night.

Supporters of Hubbard want action

Exposing Unacceptable Financial Activities group member Gray Eatwell (right) speaks at a meeting...

Supporters of Hubbard want action

A meeting yesterday of about 250 investors and supporters of Allan Hubbard demanded the Government immediately produce evidence of fraud or halt action against the Timaru businessman.

Hospital asked to hold off ACC 'co-payment'

Timaru Hospital's plan to introduce a part-charge for physiotherapy patients to offset a reduction in ACC funding has been put on hold at the request of the Ministry of Health.

Asset sale to offset shortfall

Multiple sclerosis sufferer Jo Tatnell, of Timaru, is selling raffle tickets to raise money for...

Asset sale to offset shortfall

The South Canterbury Multiple Sclerosis Society is blaming the economic downturn for its decision to put its Timaru premises up for sale or lease.

Arts scene attracts ex Timaruvian

Former Timaru woman Eleanor Riley loves discovering the hidden treasures of Melbourne.

Arts scene attracts ex Timaruvian

Melbourne may only be a few hours by jet plane from New Zealand, but for former Timaru woman Eleanor Riley, it is a city that has been pulled nearer to Europe by its large immigrant population.

ACC funding cut questioned

Patricia Green, of Waikakahi, plays with her dog Bruce. The 83-year-old says her strength,...

ACC funding cut questioned

ACC'S decision to scrap a falls-prevention programme for the elderly does not make economic sense, a Waimate physiotherapist says.

Family prays for missing men

The swamped fishing boat (top) sits in Lake Tekapo yesterday on a sand bank at the Cass River...

Family prays for missing men

The family of one of two men missing after a boating tragedy on Lake Tekapo is praying they have survived.

Company 'chuffed' with award

Company celebrates 40: Barker's of Geraldine managing director Michael Barker says the past two...

Company 'chuffed' with award

Barker's of Geraldine employees will have every right to celebrate in style at a function to mark their company's 40th birthday tomorrow evening.

3 crashes since layout change

Live, dangling power lines posed an extreme danger to the driver of this car after it toppled a...

3 crashes since layout change

imaru District Council will review the layout of a suburban Timaru intersection following the third reported crash there since it was redesigned last year.

Reusable reminders bag pair Ecan award

Gleniti School pupils Sophie Chambers (left) and Emily Davies-Martin (both 12) won the...

Reusable reminders bag pair Ecan award

Gleniti School pupils Sophie Chambers and Emily Davies-Martin have won an Environment Canterbury (Ecan) junior award and are now in the running for the prestigious Wrybill Trophy.

'Green drought' brings fire risk

South Canterbury's rural fire chief is poised to impose fire restrictions as the region faces the prospect of its driest summer in five years.

Band makes national finals

These Dancing Wolves members (from left) James Gibb (18), Kieran Ormandy (18) and Isaac McFarlane...

Band makes national finals

Timaru rock band These Dancing Wolves have proved that cream always rises to the top by making the finals of Smokefreerockquest for the second year running.

Science fair to showcase more than 50 exhibits from pupils

Science alive: Fairlie Primary School pupil Luke Howat (10) shows off his exhibit in the...

Science fair to showcase more than 50 exhibits from pupils

The fruits of three months' labour by inquiring young Mackenzie minds will go on display when the Mackenzie Schools Science Fair opens in Fairlie on Tuesday.

School bus safety target of campaign

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is concerned that too many people exceed the speed limit when passing a stationary school bus, putting children at risk. The Official New Zealand Road Code...

Wolves one video from final

Timaru Boys' High School band These Dancing Wolves overcame high expectations and a tight songwriting deadline to win the Smokefreerockquest Timaru regional title.

Seasoned instructor takes lead at Dobson

Seasoned instructor takes lead at Dobson

After 20 years of chasing winters around the world, Mount Dobson's new ski school director Adam Cuff has returned to where it all began.

A second byte at justice for Bain

Timaru mathematician and computing expert Philip Tomlinson with the working model of the Bain...

A second byte at justice for Bain

As the dust settles on the not guilty verdict for David Bain, a Timaru mathematician and computing expert is now free to talk about his near seven-year involvement with the case.

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