Beloved hospice cat’s care funded
Beloved hospice cat’s care funded
A call to help a feline friend in need has been emphatically answered in less than a day.
Stalwart stargazers’ service honoured
Stalwart stargazers’ service honoured
A Lake Tekapo couple are among the seven people across South Canterbury named in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.
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Cavalcade host town raises record sum
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Cavalcade host town raises record sum
Cavalcade hosts will return a record sum to local groups at a ceremony in Twizel next week.
Higher rates set to avoid additional debt
Higher rates set to avoid additional debt
Ratepayers in Glenavy on the north bank of the Waitaki River will have to foot a rates rise slightly less than neighbours on the southern bank.
Cancer peer support group returns
Cancer peer support group returns
A group formed to support South Canterbury men dealing with prostate or testicular cancer has been reignited.
Creatives called to take to the stage
Creatives called to take to the stage
A theatrical dose of madness is set to return to The Playhouse.
Over 100 vehicles expected at rally
Over 100 vehicles expected at rally
The South Canterbury Vintage Car Club will be turning petrol into pleasure this King’s Birthday weekend.
Proposed zoning detrimental: rector
Proposed zoning detrimental: rector
Timaru Boys’ High School rector Dave Thorp believes a proposed zoning restriction could have a drastic impact on the school’s future.
Grants totalling over $128k made
Grants totalling over $128k made
Twenty-one local non-profit charities and community groups have recently received a funding boost.
Final funding push for Broadway experience
Final funding push for Broadway experience
Local singing students are making one final push to get to Broadway.
Students shown area’s opportunities
Students shown area’s opportunities
More than 750 students attended the 2025 South Canterbury Year 11 Pathways Expo at the Southern Trust Events Centre this month.
Debate heats up over stacking stones at Tekapo
Debate heats up over stacking stones at Tekapo
Lake Tekapo residents want to ban visitors from stacking rocks on the foreshore due to concerns over the impact it has on the natural ecosystem.
Smithfield buyer’s identity under wraps — for now
Smithfield buyer’s identity under wraps — for now
The new owner of Alliance Group’s Smithfield meat processing plant site in Timaru could remain unknown for several months until public records go through the Timaru District Council.
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome which did not properly care for three women, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.
45 years of resolute dedication
45 years of resolute dedication
A dyslexic Timaru Catholic school boy with just two School Certificate subjects to his name has received one of the highest accolades from Hato Hone St John.
Marathon effort personal for family
Marathon effort personal for family
A Timaru family is once again clocking up the kilometres to save New Zealand’s hearts.
4th Generation driver displays skill up north
4th Generation driver displays skill up north
A fourth-generation Timaru racing driver is continuing to add to his family’s motorsport legacy.
Stalwart volunteer acknowledged
Stalwart volunteer acknowledged
Twizel woman Michelle Pearse has been making a difference in the Mackenzie district for over two decades.
New event to showcase musicians
New event to showcase musicians
Several of South Canterbury’s top songwriters are set to celebrate New Zealand Music Month with a showcase of original music.
Open days to shed light on 60 year old club
Open days to shed light on 60 year old club
The South Canterbury Traction Engine Club has been steaming along for 60 years.