Long-forgotten fund to aid nurses
Long-forgotten fund to aid nurses
A long-forgotten fund aims to support the professional development of nurses in the region.
Two decades of service celebrated
Two decades of service celebrated
The unsung heroes of Timaru Hospital’s emergency department have celebrated two decades of service.
Candidate nominations open
Candidate nominations open
Nominations for this year’s local body elections are now open.
Free event perfect end to holidays
Free event perfect end to holidays
Superheroes will gather at the Caroline Bay Hall this weekend for the Mid-South Island Women’s Refuge free children’s event.
Swapping bell-bottoms for live bands
Swapping bell-bottoms for live bands
As the disco days boogied on by and 11pm public hotel closing times put a strain on Timaru musos the Old Mill Discotheque would ditch its bell-bottoms to become the Old Mill Niteclub.
$450K in fines after worker killed at Timaru lumberyard
$450K in fines after worker killed at Timaru lumberyard
A Timaru lumberyard and its sole director have been ordered to pay $450,000 after a worker was crushed to death.
Dry July a way to give back
Dry July a way to give back
While Anne Fenwick is not much of a drinker, she was quick to sign up for Dry July.
Cameras donated to Predator Free
Cameras donated to Predator Free
Big brother is always watching.
100th birthday ‘just another day’
100th birthday ‘just another day’
It will be "just another day" for Timaru man Albert Hey as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday tomorrow.
Choir’s ‘accomplished performance’ a winner
Choir’s ‘accomplished performance’ a winner
The Craighead Chorale have sung their way into silverware at The Big Sing in Dunedin.
Goodbye old CBD, hello The Exchange
Goodbye old CBD, hello The Exchange
The heart of Timaru has been given a bold new identity
Positive weekend for Sprague
Positive weekend for Sprague
A fourth generation Timaru racing driver is continuing to push the limits in search of national glory.
Team project helps keep kids sun smart
Team project helps keep kids sun smart
Fairlie’s Village Green playground is getting a makeover in order to make it safer for summer.
20th year for dark sky project
20th year for dark sky project
One of New Zealand’s most "out of this world’’ experiences recently celebrated 20 years since it brought astrotourism to the masses, putting Takapō (Lake Tekapo) on the map.
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Historic woolshed demolished
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Historic woolshed demolished
A historic 105-year-old woolshed near Omarama often used as a photo stop for Alps2Ocean cyclists has been demolished.
Student bitten by the bug
Student bitten by the bug
A Mountainview High School international student’s report on South Canterbury creepy-crawlies has made it on to Japanese bookshelves.
Workshop will go vinyl
Workshop will go vinyl
A workshop this school holidays is offering participants the chance to compete — or simply complete.
Psychic back on tour after ‘calling’ to return
Psychic back on tour after ‘calling’ to return
When Covid shut down countries, Deb Webber felt a bit relieved.
Volunteer enjoys ‘feel-good’ vibe
Volunteer enjoys ‘feel-good’ vibe
Despite having her hands full, Jo Tanouye still finds time to give back to the community.
Ageing trucks frustrate firefighters
Ageing trucks frustrate firefighters
An ageing fleet and a series of mechanical problems has Timaru firefighters feeling like they are quite literally playing with fire when attending a call.