Driver’s dreams front and centre
Driver’s dreams front and centre
The future is looking fast for a young Timaru driver as he continues to chase his motorsport dreams.
MS journey: diagnosis to treatment
MS journey: diagnosis to treatment
The South Canterbury Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding its annual fundraising Garden Walk this Saturday. One in every thousand New Zealanders is diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, including...
Timaru man district’s top digger driver
Timaru man district’s top digger driver
Timaru local Sam Burleigh secured the title of Canterbury Westland’s top excavator operator after winning the Civil Contractors New Zealand Canterbury Westland CablePrice excavator competition at...
Wilson seeks more overseas success
Wilson seeks more overseas success
Coming off a stellar series of performances in North America earlier this year, Timaru cyclist James Wilson has his eye on more international success in China this weekend.
Sherpas not forgotten by trustees
Sherpas not forgotten by trustees
A small shop in Temuka continues to keep communities in Nepal well.
Birthday also a call for more volunteers
Birthday also a call for more volunteers
Ideas have taken root and friendships have blossomed at Temuka’s Community Garden.
Vote returns lower across the board
Vote returns lower across the board
As the local election voting deadline draws nearer the Mackenzie district is leading the way in voting returns as the Timaru and Waimate districts lag behind in return percentages compared to...
Police can Canterbury review plan
Police can Canterbury review plan
Canterbury police have canned a proposed district review.
Protect yourself from scams
Protect yourself from scams
Sometimes I look at an email or text and I'm not sure. Is it real?
Money, stress, buildings all set to be saved
Money, stress, buildings all set to be saved
Last week the government announced long overdue changes to New Zealand’s earthquake prone building rules.
Bourgeoisie never looked so Kiwi
Bourgeoisie never looked so Kiwi
Aidan Theatre is preparing to trade truth for trickery this Halloween as they get ready to stage Moliere’s classic comedy Tartuffe.
New aircraft incubators ‘advanced’
New aircraft incubators ‘advanced’
South Canterbury’s smallest patients will be flying in state-of-the-art equipment, thanks to a local trust.
Ex-Roncalli student’s book in local launch
Ex-Roncalli student’s book in local launch
He was raised in Timaru, and now he is raising eyebrows.
Painted blue for awareness
Painted blue for awareness
Timaru has become the latest location to get behind a project aiming to kick the stigma out of mental health, one blue tree at a time.
New courts for growing sport
New courts for growing sport
Timaru pickleball players have been served up a spring-time treat as the first permanent outdoor free public courts in New Zealand opened at Caroline Bay.
Art in Motion a sell-out success
Art in Motion a sell-out success
Timaru’s newest wearable arts competition was sewn up with flying colours and organisers are determined to make it an annual event.
Astronaut presentation
Astronaut presentation
An out of this world visitor is set to land in Timaru next week.
Indoor bowls fosters connection
Indoor bowls fosters connection
Competitive spirit was high as residents from four South Canterbury rest-homes duked it out on the indoor bowling mat to celebrate national Diversional and Recreational Therapy week.
Search on for descendants
Search on for descendants
South Canterbury seafarers are casting the net wide to find descendants of branch members.