Solar energy farm build set to begin Solar energy farm build set to begin Construction of a solar energy farm in Clandeboye is set to begin this month.
Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony Temuka apprentice Kate Cooper has been identified as a strong example of the progress being made in the manufacturing industry.
World’s best mountain films to be screened World’s best mountain films to be screened Timaru is the next stop for a nearly 50-year-old film festival.
Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised The Y Central South Island has been named the recipient of two nationally recognised awards.
Worth of collaboration, support emphasised Worth of collaboration, support emphasised More than 20 community organisations came together last month for the second annual Aoraki Foundation Recipients Roundtable.
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers Little dairy intensification since changes: papers If dairy effluent discharge permits are used as a proxy for dairy farms in Canterbury authorised prior to January 1 this year, the numbers of new conversions and dairy farm expansions are less than...
SUBSCRIBER Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down SUBSCRIBER Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down Cavalcade organisers say a disagreement over fundraising distribution is a needless distraction, despite "concerning" social media posts this week.
Initiative goes nationwide Initiative goes nationwide A Whānau Āwhina Plunket service that has its roots in Timaru is being rolled out nationwide.
Photographic artist appointed ONZM Photographic artist appointed ONZM Acclaimed photographic artist Dr Fiona Pardington has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to photography.
Olympic-level coach integral to the sport Olympic-level coach integral to the sport A man described as a pioneer of swimming in New Zealand says he was not a swimmer of note himself, and "sort of drifted into coaching".
‘Humbled’ to be recognised ‘Humbled’ to be recognised When leaving Tonga over 20 years ago, Siesina "Sina" Latu could never have imagined the life she would build in Timaru.
Pasifika advocate work recognised Pasifika advocate work recognised A love of community and a love of rugby have been the driving forces behind a Timaru lawyer’s recent recognition.
Seadown water voted best-tasting Seadown water voted best-tasting Timaru’s Seadown water supply has been crowned the best-tasting in New Zealand as part of the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.
Recognition thought to be a hoax Recognition thought to be a hoax Waimate’s Gary Rooney was so surprised to be included in the King’s Birthday Honours List he thought it was all a hoax.
Trailblazing designer made MNZM Trailblazing designer made MNZM New Zealand fashion designer Trish Gregory has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the fashion industry.
Beloved hospice cat’s care funded Beloved hospice cat’s care funded A call to help a feline friend in need has been emphatically answered in less than a day.
Stalwart stargazers’ service honoured Stalwart stargazers’ service honoured A Lake Tekapo couple are among the seven people across South Canterbury named in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.
SUBSCRIBER Cavalcade host town raises record sum SUBSCRIBER Cavalcade host town raises record sum Cavalcade hosts will return a record sum to local groups at a ceremony in Twizel next week.
Higher rates set to avoid additional debt Higher rates set to avoid additional debt Ratepayers in Glenavy on the north bank of the Waitaki River will have to foot a rates rise slightly less than neighbours on the southern bank.
Cancer peer support group returns Cancer peer support group returns A group formed to support South Canterbury men dealing with prostate or testicular cancer has been reignited.