Highway reopens after truck crash recovery
A section of State Highway 1 north of Oamaru has reopened after a closure this evening to allow for the recovery of a truck that rolled today.
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Ambulance service kept out
Ambulance service kept out
Long waits for an ambulance could be avoided if independent operators were able to take on the overflow, according to one local provider.
Bowen wins third successive term
Bowen wins third successive term
Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has been re-elected for a third successive term in resounding fashion after receiving more votes than the other two mayoral candidates combined.
New mayor easily wins top seat at council table
New mayor easily wins top seat at council table
Twizel electrician Scott Aronsen received a clear mandate from the Mackenzie district to take up the mayoral reins.
Local songwriters feature in shows
Local songwriters feature in shows
An event aiming to give South Canterbury musicians the opportunity to showcase their original work is back again and cranking things up to 11.
Warming families, one log at a time
Warming families, one log at a time
A shed in Timaru’s port precinct is bringing cultures and organisations together in their efforts to keep the community warm.
Recognised for going ‘the extra mile’
Recognised for going ‘the extra mile’
Geraldine volunteer Robin Crawford has been recognised for his hard work.
Spooky season’s safe trunk-or-treat set to return
Spooky season’s safe trunk-or-treat set to return
Organisers for Fairlie’s popular Trunk-or-Treat are helping others to get in the spirit.
Registrations open for annual three-day ride
Registrations open for annual three-day ride
Wheels are in motion for the 22nd charity bike ride.
Golf raises funds for rescue service
Golf raises funds for rescue service
Two heart-stopping moments were behind Friday’s charity golf tournament at Pleasant Point Golf Course.
Reduced methane climate target a win for farmers
Reduced methane climate target a win for farmers
There have been quite a few significant steps for Waitaki in recent weeks.
Centenarian reflects on lifetime of change
Centenarian reflects on lifetime of change
Although he hung up his apron many years ago, a former Timaru butcher has carved out a new milestone — his 100th birthday.
NZ’s only falcon in trouble, despite win
NZ’s only falcon in trouble, despite win
Bird of the Year was launched by Forest & Bird in 2005.
Hokitika raid a thrill, good entertainment for club
Hokitika raid a thrill, good entertainment for club
On Friday, September 20 the moment finally arrived to board the bus to take the Waimate Savage & Entertainment Club (WSEC) to raid the Hokitika Savage Club.
Council performs well in new survey
Council performs well in new survey
The Waimate District Council says its latest residents survey shows strong support and satisfaction from the community across a wide range of services.
Narrow margin sees incumbent stay
Narrow margin sees incumbent stay
A margin of just 55 votes has seen incumbent mayor Craig Rowley secure a fifth successive term in the Waimate district.
Large, wide field of teams at tournament
Large, wide field of teams at tournament
The senior softball competition got under way on Friday with nine teams entered, the most for some years.
Player picked for Matatu sevens team
Player picked for Matatu sevens team
A young South Canterbury rugby player is preparing to step on to the field with the world’s best after being selected to represent the South Island at the Global Youth Sevens 2025 tournament.
Five injured in serious crash near Fairlie
Five injured in serious crash near Fairlie
Five people are injured, two seriously, after a crash involving at least two vehicles near Fairlie this morning.
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Councillors beat challenger
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Councillors beat challenger
Two South Canterbury farmers have been re-elected to the Environment Canterbury council table.