South Canterbury

John and Shirley Jensen. Photo: Supplied

Waimate man lived in Chch motel for years to get dialysis

Finding your kidneys are failing and you need dialysis is confronting enough, but for Waimate man John Jensen, his burden was added to by having to live in a Christchurch motel for two and a half years to receive treatment.

‘Bright future’ hope for injured falcon

This New Zealand falcon (kārearea) was picked up injured on the side of State Highway 8 near Lake...

‘Bright future’ hope for injured falcon

An injured falcon picked up on the side of State Highway 8 near Lake Tekapo is recuperating in his new long-term home hundreds of kilometres away thanks to a relay team of drivers.

Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki

Lake Pukaki is overshadowed by Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'Huge implications': Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki

Meridian Energy’s fast-track proposal to draw more water from Lake Pukaki has sparked concerns it could hurt Mackenzie's tourism industry and threaten its pristine image.

Music students shine at Gold Guitar Awards

Fresh from performing at the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards are Starbound Studio students (from...

Music students shine at Gold Guitar Awards

A group of budding young country music stars from South Canterbury have shone at the recent New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards.

Weekend planner

Weekend planner

What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.

Busy time for Multicultural Aoraki

Dishing out chop suey for the Cyclone Maila fundraiser are Pasifika O Aoraki general manager...

Busy time for Multicultural Aoraki

It has been a busy couple of weeks for Multicultural Aoraki with events ranging from a new office opening to language week celebrations and cyclone relief fundraising.

School to stage Shakespeare classic

Natalie Holland (left), 17, and Esme Tombs, 15, star as Hermia and Lysander. Photo: Rickwood...

School to stage Shakespeare classic

A Timaru high school is set to bring a touch of Shakespearean magic to the stage.

Final act of service for community

Celebrating the newly established fund are (from left) Aoraki Foundation's gift and community...

Final act of service for community

A newly-established community fund has been inspired by the life and generosity of a Timaru woman.

Refurbishment receives recognition

The Aigantighe Art Gallery was one of 28 architectural projects across Canterbury selected for...

Refurbishment receives recognition

The refurbishment of a heritage building in Timaru has been selected as one the "very best" in the region at this year’s Canterbury Architecture Awards.

Longtime JP receives revived award

Michael Maynard and wife Vera show off the Leo Farthing Memorial Award. Photos: supplied

Longtime JP receives revived award

A former president of the South Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association Council has been named the recipient of the newly-revived Leo Farthing Memorial Award.

Learning financial basics at school a head start

Two life skills we should learn at school are finance and selling.

Government commits to education

Across the South Island, $62.5 million has been committed to new classrooms and upgrades,...

Government commits to education

Budget 2026 shows our government’s commitment to education through practical investment, from building and upgrading school infrastructure, to supporting energy sustainability.

Charities sound alarm on rising needs

Representatives from more than 30 South Canterbury charities gathered recently to share their...

Charities sound alarm on rising needs

More than 30 charities from across South Canterbury have issued a clear message: community need is rising and frontline services are under increasing pressure to keep up.

Scholarship aids nursing students

Celebrating this year’s recipients of the Bernadette East Nursing Scholarship are (from left)...

Scholarship aids nursing students

Three South Canterbury nursing students have made the cut.

Club to strengthen confidence, teamwork

Opihi College’s founding Leo Club members at the induction ceremony are (back row, from left)...

Club to strengthen confidence, teamwork

A new club has roared to life at Opihi College in Temuka.

Council floats selling stake in trust

Timaru District Council has proposed the sale TDHL's shares in Alpine Energy. PHOTO: COURIER FILES

Council floats selling stake in trust

Timaru District Council has proposed Timaru District Holdings Limited (TDHL) sell its shareholding in Alpine Energy in pursuit of better financial returns.