Comic to wow with honesty Comic to wow with honesty After 30 years, Helen Read is still having a laugh.
Gym gala to keep eyes on the ball Gym gala to keep eyes on the ball Geraldine High School’s new gym will host a grand opening gala to fill the building in more ways than one.
Lab workers seek HNZ pay parity Lab workers seek HNZ pay parity "Bloody important work" is being rewarded by unfair pay and substandard working conditions, according to laboratory employees at Timaru Hospital.
Peace pole ‘plantings’ join global movement Peace pole ‘plantings’ join global movement A peace pole has been planted among the Trees of The World at the Rotary Park rest area in Temuka.
Community feel, support for runners Community feel, support for runners This year’s Run Timaru 5km series has hit the ground running.
Marae hosts job fair, whanau day Marae hosts job fair, whanau day Former Smithfield workers still seeking employment gathered for an enjoyable day with their families at Te Aitarakihi Marae-ā-Iwi on Tuesday.
Farewell gift of an organ gate Farewell gift of an organ gate Organ builder Gerald Green has built the gate to his retirement.
Flash flood something to remember Flash flood something to remember Fifty years ago the small town of Geraldine was rocked by the deaths of four children in a flash flood in Peel Forest.
Carrots sweet success for team Carrots sweet success for team An interschool project that created a 100% carrot-based sweetener has placed second at the national Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) finals.
Blitzen’s big show set to bring panto cheers Blitzen’s big show set to bring panto cheers Blitzen’s disappearance will be causing a stir this Christmas Eve.
Garden a community work in progress Garden a community work in progress Temuka’s community garden has reaped its first harvest.
‘Absolutely magical’ kids’ Christmas store returns ‘Absolutely magical’ kids’ Christmas store returns This weekend marks the opening of Fairlie’s 4th annual Children’s Christmas Store.
Church fully open after major repairs completed Church fully open after major repairs completed After 13 years, the entirety of St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Temuka is now open for worship.
River care group to hold open day River care group to hold open day A local group plans to demonstrate how native birds can feast off the fruits of our labour.
Tourney to spike interest in health needs Tourney to spike interest in health needs Diabetes Awareness Week is in full swing and to celebrate, Multicultural Aoraki is hosting a volleyball health tournament at Roncalli College on Saturday.
Non-profit saving tonnes of food from landfill Non-profit saving tonnes of food from landfill In Cains Tce on a Friday vehicles are coming and going, all busily diverting over a tonne of food each week from the landfill.
Finding a new beat after 40 years Finding a new beat after 40 years Senior Constable Jan Gibbs will hang up her police vest and take off her boots for the last time when she finishes her shift on Friday.
Golfing all day for a good cause Golfing all day for a good cause Two Timaru workmates are swinging into action to play 72 holes at Gleniti Golf Course tomorrow.
Call to bin waste collection changes Call to bin waste collection changes A hospitality business in Geraldine wants changes to the district's green bin system to be given the red light.
Pop-up art gallery returning to town Pop-up art gallery returning to town A pop of colour is set to brighten Temuka’s main street.