St John the Baptist Church centenary Mass St John the Baptist Church centenary Mass Photos by Ruby Shaw
Piper continues his Anzac tradition Piper continues his Anzac tradition A way to entertain neighbours during Covid has turned into an Arthurs Point Anzac Day tradition.
Alpine Energy admits overcharging users Alpine Energy admits overcharging users A historical administration error has seen South Canterbury-based electricity distributor Alpine Energy acknowledge overcharging customers by millions of dollars.
Family’s food legacy revived with reopening Family’s food legacy revived with reopening A new generation of the Cheng family is entering the hospitality industry in Timaru.
Lifelong dream of the sea fulfilled Lifelong dream of the sea fulfilled Mark Webb is leaving lakes and rivers for the ocean.
Concerts to mark NZ Music Month Concerts to mark NZ Music Month A veteran Timaru musical duo are doing their little bit to amplify Aotearoa this May.
Op shops still relevant in days of fast fashion Op shops still relevant in days of fast fashion Fast fashion might be only a click away, but Rosie’s Recycled Clothing in Geraldine is urging people to shop for quality, not quantity.
Swimming hole lost to flood works Swimming hole lost to flood works A popular Geraldine swimming hole has disappeared amid flood recovery works.
Tournament goes well for local athletes Tournament goes well for local athletes A dominant debut and a third win on the trot has capped off a successful tournament for the Timaru Boxing Club.
Campaigners going the extra mile for fundraiser Campaigners going the extra mile for fundraiser Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) will be able to support a further 250 families this year.
Council asks residents for LTP feedback Council asks residents for LTP feedback The Timaru District Council is asking the whole community to join the conversation and help guide its priorities over the next decade.
Physics fun for all Physics fun for all Otago University and Tūhura Dunedin Museum hosted a public expo about quantum physics at Balclutha Library last week.
‘Pick-a-path’ gaming ‘Pick-a-path’ gaming Basics of the world’s most popular pastime were taught in Lawrence last week.
Junior revs up Junior revs up Catlins Area School head pupil Blake Affleck is mastering one of the toughest sports going.
Knitted for newborns Knitted for newborns Clutha district newborns have been warmly welcomed this year thanks to donations of knitted clothing to Clutha Health First’s (CHF) maternity ward.
Family’s citizenship journey from Ukraine to New Zealand Family’s citizenship journey from Ukraine to New Zealand Every day, Volodomyr Nitsak appreciates waking up in New Zealand.
Wānaka bird deaths 'not uncommon' Wānaka bird deaths: Phenomenon 'not uncommon' The government agency investigating the discovery of 100 dead birds on the shore of Lake Wānaka say the occurrence is not uncommon.
SUBSCRIBER 'Community can’t afford it': Gore faces 21% rates hike SUBSCRIBER 'Community can’t afford it': Gore faces 21% rates hike The Gore District Council is proposing a rates rise of more than 20% as it is weighed down by increasing costs and interest rates.