Hope for kakī after release of hand-raised birds
New Zealand’s wild kakī/black stilt population has been boosted with the release of 148 young birds in the Mackenzie Basin this month.
Covenant for restored bush
Covenant for restored bush
Exactly 50 years since a windstorm wreaked havoc on Arowhenua Bush, ongoing efforts to restore the native bush ecosystem have been protected in perpetuity.
Most regional roles to go to election
Most regional roles to go to election
As a flood of last-minute nominations were filed and the dust has settled, the majority of the South Canterbury ward and community board positions will be decided with elections.
Stations could close under proposal
Stations could close under proposal
Outlying police stations could be closed and staff numbers in the Aoraki policing district reduced under a new proposal by New Zealand Police.
Donation to boost foodbank’s stores
Donation to boost foodbank’s stores
A timely donation will help Food Rescue Aoraki fill their empty freezers.
Pair back on wearable arts podium
Pair back on wearable arts podium
Two Community House colleagues have placed in the annual North Canterbury Wearable Arts competition for a second year.
Business group supports hospice
Business group supports hospice
A fundraising effort by local businesspeople has raised $14,000 for Hospice South Canterbury.
Author shares stories with pupils
Author shares stories with pupils
A North Canterbury children’s author has spent several days in Timaru captivating primary school pupils with rural tales — like how her dad blew up a cowshed.
Family’s Lincoln scholarship back
Family’s Lincoln scholarship back
A Cricklewood farming family’s commitment to agricultural studies has seen scholarship applications open for a second year.
Ella’s dramatic idea now a reality
Ella’s dramatic idea now a reality
An Albury 11-year-old has successfully set the stage for a local drama class.
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
Tania Innes is breaking barriers in more ways than one.
Long-serving councillor dies
Long-serving councillor dies
Waimate district councillor Tom O’Connor has died.
Three injured in crash
Three injured in crash
Three people were transported to hospital after two cars crashed near Pareora, south of Timaru, yesterday.
Three injured in South Canterbury crash
Three injured in South Canterbury crash
Three people have been transported to hospital after two cars crashed near Pareora, south of Timaru.
Great Wall trek for great cause
Great Wall trek for great cause
A Timaru early childhood teacher is preparing to tackle one of the wonders of the world in an effort to raise funds for children in need.
Home baker helps other kids in need
Home baker helps other kids in need
A Geraldine 10-year-old’s tea party has raised much-needed funds for The Starship Foundation.
Volunteer of the month: ‘I do it for the love of it’
Volunteer of the month: ‘I do it for the love of it’
There is no slowing down 87-year-old Waimate man Charles Alsop.
Frosts enable ice rink to open
Frosts enable ice rink to open
Fairlie’s natural ice skating rink was able to open three times in the past week, compared with last year’s one-night-only opening.
Nominations fall short as cut-off nears
Nominations fall short as cut-off nears
With less than a day until nominations close, multiple positions around council and community board tables in South Canterbury are yet to be filled.
Work on ‘transformational project’ begins
Work on ‘transformational project’ begins
Earthmovers are beginning to set the stage for the $47.2million Theatre Royal and museum redevelopment project.