Lasting legacy in endowment fund
Lasting legacy in endowment fund
Lifelong South Canterbury residents Annie and Russell Cowles have pledged a lasting legacy to the place they called home.
Exhibition celebrates decades of art
Exhibition celebrates decades of art
Eighty years of artistic accomplishments are being celebrated this weekend.
Project progresses to next stage
Project progresses to next stage
Work is continuing to steadily progress as the $47.2m Theatre Royal and museum project prepares to enter its next stage.
Culture on show
Culture on show
Talented tamariki from across Mid and South Canterbury had the chance to shine on the Soundshell stage last week as part of the Flava Fest and Korohi o te Pēpi (Singing of the Babies)...
Pipe band to reach 50th anniversary
Pipe band to reach 50th anniversary
Pipers and drummers are preparing to mark the 50th anniversary of the Timaru Scottish Society Pipe Band.
Uber preparing launch
Uber preparing launch
Uber was this week preparing to launch its rideshare service in Timaru, providing locals and tourists with a new way to get around town, and the opportunity for drivers to offer trips and earn some...
Concerns raised after no-show
Concerns raised after no-show
After experiencing a two and a-half hour wait for an ambulance that never came, a South Canterbury couple is now concerned about relying on the Hato Hone St John Ambulance service in the future.
Dunking more than biscuits
Dunking more than biscuits
Two South Canterbury companies are getting behind Dunk it for Plunket this month by dunking something other than just biscuits.
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‘You were encouraging that': accused sex abuser
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‘You were encouraging that', accused says in intercepted call
An intercepted phone call captured a prominent Otago man apologising for alleged sexual abuse but claiming the teenager had encouraged it.
Taking down Canterbury
Taking down Canterbury
A stellar South Canterbury Colts side of old is preparing to celebrate 50 years since their famous 6-3 victory over the Canterbury Colts on September 6, 1975.
Family history lands writer award for second time
Family history lands writer award for second time
A Timaru historian and author’s "work of heart" has secured her a prestigious literary award for the second time.
Musical ‘brimming with imagination’
Musical ‘brimming with imagination’
Ray guns, and robots are set to take over the Playhouse these school holidays as the South Canterbury Drama League prepare to stage the new musical Frankie Builds Androids next week.
Convention for a good cause
Convention for a good cause
Hundreds of hobbyists, gamers and collectors flocked to Timaru’s Scottish Hall last month to geek out for a good cause.
Scrap metal to fund unexpected trip
Scrap metal to fund unexpected trip
A local basketball team is hoping to turn scrap metal to gold in their attempt to get to nationals.
Club seeks volunteers to fill life member’s big shoes
Club seeks volunteers to fill life member’s big shoes
A club in Temuka is hoping the upcoming summer will be a swimming success.
Nursery spreading kowhai trees
Nursery spreading kowhai trees
A nursery on the outskirts of Temuka is spreading gold across the district.
Challenge raises funds to support rescue helicopter
Challenge raises funds to support rescue helicopter
South Canterbury residents dug deep in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter last month.
Concert to raise money for trust
Concert to raise money for trust
Roncalli College students are making music for their young neighbours.
Lost diary sparks ongoing treasure hunt at Tekapo
Lost diary sparks ongoing treasure hunt at Tekapo
A steady stream of visitors have been combing the shores of Lake Tekapo since February in search of a mysterious diary that has become a viral phenomenon.
Wigs on to support classmate
Wigs on to support classmate
A light-hearted, wacky and colourful fundraiser is aiming to support the thousands of Kiwi kids battling cancer each year.