Call for speed solution A group of residents feel they have hit a dead end in an effort to get speeds for Claremont Rd reduced.
Women’s health advocate made ONZM Women’s health advocate made ONZM Fairlie woman Celia Devenish Giddings has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women’s health and education.
Tireless supporter’s work recognised Tireless supporter’s work recognised A selfless Timaru grandmother has been named an honorary Age Concern dignity champion.
Three-school band wins top spot Three-school band wins top spot A band comprising students from three Timaru high schools took first place at the Timaru regional Smokefreerockquest last week.
Samoan culture put in the spotlight Samoan culture put in the spotlight The strength of South Canterbury’s Samoan community was highlighted last week with a variety of cultural performances.
Students not LYTE on good ideas Students not LYTE on good ideas A group of five Craighead Diocesan School students are getting a taste of the entrepreneurial world.
Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning The time has come for the staging of the third annual Geraldine Matariki Motor Muster.
Solar energy farm build set to begin Solar energy farm build set to begin Construction of a solar energy farm in Clandeboye is set to begin this month.
Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony Temuka apprentice Kate Cooper has been identified as a strong example of the progress being made in the manufacturing industry.
World’s best mountain films to be screened World’s best mountain films to be screened Timaru is the next stop for a nearly 50-year-old film festival.
Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised The Y Central South Island has been named the recipient of two nationally recognised awards.
Worth of collaboration, support emphasised Worth of collaboration, support emphasised More than 20 community organisations came together last month for the second annual Aoraki Foundation Recipients Roundtable.
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers Little dairy intensification since changes: papers If dairy effluent discharge permits are used as a proxy for dairy farms in Canterbury authorised prior to January 1 this year, the numbers of new conversions and dairy farm expansions are less than...
SUBSCRIBER Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down SUBSCRIBER Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down Cavalcade organisers say a disagreement over fundraising distribution is a needless distraction, despite "concerning" social media posts this week.
Initiative goes nationwide Initiative goes nationwide A Whānau Āwhina Plunket service that has its roots in Timaru is being rolled out nationwide.
Photographic artist appointed ONZM Photographic artist appointed ONZM Acclaimed photographic artist Dr Fiona Pardington has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to photography.
Olympic-level coach integral to the sport Olympic-level coach integral to the sport A man described as a pioneer of swimming in New Zealand says he was not a swimmer of note himself, and "sort of drifted into coaching".
‘Humbled’ to be recognised ‘Humbled’ to be recognised When leaving Tonga over 20 years ago, Siesina "Sina" Latu could never have imagined the life she would build in Timaru.
Pasifika advocate work recognised Pasifika advocate work recognised A love of community and a love of rugby have been the driving forces behind a Timaru lawyer’s recent recognition.
Seadown water voted best-tasting Seadown water voted best-tasting Timaru’s Seadown water supply has been crowned the best-tasting in New Zealand as part of the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.