EV3 fulfils ‘best of the best’ title
EV3 fulfils ‘best of the best’ title
There are big expectations for EV3, Kia’s smallest and newest electric vehicle contender, which drove into our market a few months ago as the holder of the Red Dot ‘‘Best of the Best’’ World Car of...
How to thrive in the holidays
How to thrive in the holidays
There are a few ways you can make sure you and your children thrive these school holidays.
Explore local nature, history these holidays
Explore local nature, history these holidays
The South Canterbury Museum is the perfect place to visit these school holidays and enjoy exploring local nature and history, as well as taking part in fun activities for kids.
Fostering connection to beat loneliness
Fostering connection to beat loneliness
Imagine walking up and not speaking to another person all day ... Or going a week, or even longer, without hearing your name spoken.
Transitioning away from driving tips
Transitioning away from driving tips
As we age, we may choose to drive less or need to transition away from driving altogether.
‘Frosty Jack’ inspires membership
‘Frosty Jack’ inspires membership
The South Canterbury Anglers Club held their annual "Frosty Jack" fishing trip recently, where club members travelled by car and were dropped off along one of the Waitaki lakes, Waitaki, Aviemore...
Chances to buy from iris group loom
Chances to buy from iris group loom
The South Canterbury Iris Group met recently in Timaru and were pleased to see on the competition table a special white iris called Iris magnifica x willmotiana, shown by Lynda Crossen.
Win in mixed fours
Win in mixed fours
It was super finals time in Christchurch last weekend and the South Canterbury indoor bowls team, representing the eastern zone, which covers the Canterbury, Ashburton, South Canterbury and North...
Dominant run wins cup for Gleniti golf team
Dominant run wins cup for Gleniti golf team
The Gleniti Ladies Golf team have won the R.J. Low Cup. They remained unbeaten with wins against Geraldine 1/5, Kurow 1/5, Tinwald, 1/5 Fairlie 1/5 and finally Mayfield with Gleniti winning 6/0.
New courses attract biggest field
New courses attract biggest field
Timaru’s Coastal Run is back with new courses, and the biggest field in the event’s history.
Trophies lost, unbeaten run ends
Trophies lost, unbeaten run ends
South Canterbury’s unbeaten run to open the Heartland Championship came to an end with a resounding thud as Mid Canterbury put on an impressive display to claim a 34-18 win.
Long road for women JPs remembered
Long road for women JPs remembered
Insects live in almost every ecosystem, except in the deep sea.
Former All Black captain to talk
Former All Black captain to talk
Insects live in almost every ecosystem, except in the deep sea.
Insects often overlooked
Insects often overlooked
Insects live in almost every ecosystem, except in the deep sea.
Education changes investment in future
Education changes investment in future
There have been some big policy moves in education recently which highlight the trajectory the National-led government wants to set New Zealand on.
Hands-on agricultural experience
Hands-on agricultural experience
Waimate High School’s new initiative — the AgHub — is already cultivating excitement across South Canterbury.
Significant step towards rural water solution
Significant step towards rural water solution
The Waimate District Council has taken a significant step towards securing a long-term solution to elevated nitrate levels in the Lower Waihao rural water scheme.
Choir performance to celebrate 80 years
Choir performance to celebrate 80 years
Initially I wasn’t sure at all about choral music, but it’s something that grows on you. A local group will be singing for their supper this weekend. An event will be held to celebrate 80 years of...
National award for hospital’s video
National award for hospital’s video
A video created in Timaru to prevent infection has the potential to go viral.