New seafarers centre opens
The newly opened Seafarers Welfare Centre at the Port of Timaru is aiming to serve as a beacon of care, compassion, and camaraderie for generations of seafarers to come.
Educational evening on life change
Educational evening on life change
An event aimed at educating women about perimenopause is set to be "a bloody good night".
Scraper used to form canals now on display
Scraper used to form canals now on display
Another major piece has been added to the growing Twizel Heritage Machinery Display jigsaw puzzle.
Crusaders coming to town
Crusaders coming to town
The Crusaders Super Rugby team will be kicking off 2026 in style with a trip to Timaru to take on the Highlanders in a classic southern showdown.
Satirical take on body image
Satirical take on body image
Body confidence isn’t about perfection — it’s about permission.
Govt invests in flood resilience
Govt invests in flood resilience
The government is investing $6.6m into flood resilience projects across Rangitata to protect against future severe weather events, Rangitata MP James Meager says.
Healthcare service opens third clinic
Healthcare service opens third clinic
Despite approaching a quarter of a century, Arowhenua Whanau Services is still growing.
Held prisoner of war, shot after escape
Held prisoner of war, shot after escape
A new project by the South Canterbury Genealogy Society is ensuring the stories of the men and women from South Canterbury who served in World War 2 are preserved and remembered. As the project...
Traffic light delay on bridge ‘hard to accept’
Traffic light delay on bridge ‘hard to accept’
Installation of permanent traffic lights on the Upper Orari Bridge has stalled.
Construction of bike tracks to begin
Construction of bike tracks to begin
Wheels are in motion to begin construction of Geraldine’s new bike tracks.
Salmon producer wins big at awards
Salmon producer wins big at awards
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon is celebrating a standout result at the 2025 NZ Food Awards.
Highway reopens near Tekapo after truck's trailer rolls
Highway reopens near Tekapo after truck's trailer rolls
State Highway 8 has reopened near Tekapo after a truck's trailer unit was blown on to its side this morning, closing the road for much of the day.
Highway reopens after truck crash recovery
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.
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.