Waimate residents angry water not fit to drink
Around 650 households in Waimate are still under a "do not drink" notice after nitrate levels exceeded the acceptable levels of 50 milligrams per litre of water.
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Trio thought dead; search suspended
Police believe Mt Cook climbers killed in fall
Police this afternoon have said they do not believe three climbers missing on Aoraki Mt Cook have survived a fall.
A far from dread-full effort
A far from dread-full effort
What took nine years to grow was gone in just minutes on Saturday, as Connor Laurie made good on his pledge to cut off his dreadlocks to raise funds for Movember.
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.
Ready to act on the world stage
Ready to act on the world stage
A talented Timaru-born actress is preparing to tackle the beast that is the global acting industry.
A fair wait for doyen chain honour
A fair wait for doyen chain honour
Ray Egan jokes he waited 75 years to receive the doyen chain.
Bikers to boost festive cheer
Bikers to boost festive cheer
Santa has swapped out his sleigh for a motorcycle this year.
Water unsafe for consumption again
Water unsafe for consumption again
Residents on a Waimate water scheme have been warned not to drink the water.
‘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.
College’s roll over 200 again after a decade
College’s roll over 200 again after a decade
Mackenzie College has continued the rural South Canterbury secondary school growth trend.
School blindsided by drinking water news
Glenavy School blindsided by news drinking water off limits
A school in the Waimate District has been blindsided by the news the local drinking water is off limits due to nitrate contamination.
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Proximity of Kurow wind farm a concern
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Proximity of Kurow wind farm a concern
"I can't believe they’ve got it so close to the town."
Waimate water notice could last for months
Waimate water notice could last for months
People affected by a do-not-drink water notice in part of the Waimate district, may not be able to drink their tap water for several months.
Fourth person dies months after Geraldine crash
Fourth person dies months after Geraldine crash
A person critically injured in a fatal crash in Geraldine in August has died in hospital this week, bringing the number of victims to four.
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Don’t drink local water, residents told
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Don’t drink local water, residents told
For the second time in two years, the water in the South Canterbury settlement of Glenavy is undrinkable due to high nitrate levels.
Do not drink water notice issued for Waimate
Do not drink water notice issued for Waimate
A do-not-drink notice has been issued for the water supply in Waimate, after nitrate levels breached acceptable limits after climbing for weeks.
Revving up to fill foodbank
Revving up to fill foodbank
Pleasant Point emergency services will be tooting their own horns on Tuesday.
Festive cheer to roll into town
Festive cheer to roll into town
One of Timaru’s favourite festive traditions is set to return for another year.
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.
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.