Cult classic back on the big screen
A cult classic South Canterbury-centric comedy film is set to make its return to the big screen in an effort to help raise funds to purchase a historic Geraldine building.
Students building towards success
Students building towards success
Geraldine High School students are picking up the tools and skills to build a three-bedroom home.
Creative opportunity welcomed
Creative opportunity welcomed
Whether you’re new to the stage or have decades of experience behind you, competitive, festival theatre has something for you.
South Canterbury archer to compete in Canada
South Canterbury archer to compete in Canada
A young Timaru archer is preparing to let loose at his first international event outside of Australasia.
Obituary: Noted historian, councillor, advocate dies
Obituary: Noted historian, councillor, advocate dies
The Waimate District Council is mourning the death of Pareora-Otaio-Makikihi ward councillor Tom O’Connor.
Mountainview gearing up for staging of classic show
Mountainview gearing up for staging of classic show
The timeless tale of a young man and his coat of many colours will once again be taking centre stage in Timaru next week.
Design for Strathallan redevelopment updated
Design for Strathallan redevelopment updated
The finalised design for the new $1.6m Strathallan corner redevelopment has been revealed.
Seniors keep minds active with U3A
Seniors keep minds active with U3A
For more than half a decade, Temuka’s U3A has been keeping the community in the loop.
Hope for kakī after release of hand-raised birds
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.