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.
Quince jam proves lure for birds
Quince jam proves lure for birds
A Timaru man has found the trick to getting the birds eating out of his hands.
Golfing to raise funds, awareness
Golfing to raise funds, awareness
Two Timaru friends who survived heart attacks within months of each other are launching a charity golf tournament, to raise awareness and funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
‘Still on a high’ after wearable arts win
‘Still on a high’ after wearable arts win
A Timaru resident has taken out a top spot at an Australian wearable arts competition.
New signs bring past into present
New signs bring past into present
The story of one of Timaru’s darkest days has once again been preserved in the form of a new pair of information panels at the The Seafarers monument.
Food rescue on hunt for new space
Food rescue on hunt for new space
A non-profit South Canterbury organisation that is no stranger to lending a helping hand is now hoping to receive one itself.
Students to play for next generation
Students to play for next generation
Mackenzie College students have been given the opportunity to blow their own trumpet.
Brought in on the wind
Brought in on the wind
The Canterbury norwester has become a permanent feature in Geraldine.
Celebrating milestone
Celebrating milestone
For two decades, Multicultural Aoraki has been helping migrants settle in South Canterbury.
Talks put people in touch with roots
Talks put people in touch with roots
A month of free talks aimed at encouraging people to reflect on their roots and celebrate their unique histories and identities has drawn to a close.