Facing the world’s best
A squad comprised solely of South Canterbury players is set to represent New Zealand in a sport steadily gaining traction in the country.
‘Shocked’ at winning competition
‘Shocked’ at winning competition
A Mackenzie College student has won a top spot in a regional photography competition.
Volunteer ‘goes above and beyond’
Volunteer ‘goes above and beyond’
A Timaru volunteer has been recognised for her compassion and selflessness.
Cancer Society new calling for ‘unicorn’
Cancer Society new calling for ‘unicorn’
After more than 30 years supporting people across the social sector, Kelly Katene has found her next calling at the Cancer Society South Canterbury.
Ideal setting for captivating music
Ideal setting for captivating music
Music lovers in Timaru are invited to experience an evening of sublime Baroque music when Baroque Unbound comes to the historic Sacred Heart Basilica on Monday, February 9, at 7pm.
‘Exciting’ to bring show back to NZ
‘Exciting’ to bring show back to NZ
A play and actor with roots in South Canterbury are set to take to New Zealand’s largest open access arts festival next month.
Rolling through the mainland
Rolling through the mainland
The Mainlander passenger train made its inaugural stop at Timaru on Monday.
Games continue to go strong after 150 years
Games continue to go strong after 150 years
After one and a-half centuries, the Waimate Caledonian Games is still going strong.
Concert to celebrate revered poet
Concert to celebrate revered poet
The Waimate Scottish Society are gearing up to hold their 62nd Burns Night Concert.
Cycle path important link
Cycle path important link
The construction of a cycleway along the Arowhenua section of State Highway 1 is part of a bigger over-arching plan. The new shared path connects the Temuka River Bridge to the Opihi River Bridge,...
Croquet contribution recognised
Croquet contribution recognised
A Timaru man’s three decades of involvement in croquet has been rewarded with a life membership.
Workplace gifts seen as ‘way to give back’
Workplace gifts seen as ‘way to give back’
The Aoraki Foundation is urging South Canterbury people to consider adding workplace giving to their New Year’s resolutions.
Last day to enter photo competition
Last day to enter photo competition
Keep those summer photos coming!
On track to extend racing legacy
On track to extend racing legacy
The Sprague racing legacy is continuing to grow as 16-year-old Alex Sprague impresses behind the wheel.
Trevathan, Aker too good in pairs event
Trevathan, Aker too good in pairs event
South Canterbury’s young guns Alphy Trevathan and Kieran Aker were all class in cleaning up the premier pairs one-day tournament played on the Geraldine green on Saturday.
Back under way as stalwart leaves
Back under way as stalwart leaves
Indoor Bowls for 2026 got under way on Wednesday last week with an open day where members of the public could come and have a roll up.
Large contingent has championship success
Large contingent has championship success
Last weekend at Lake Ruataniwha Canterbury Rowing Association hosted their largest ever championship regatta with over 1325 competitors.
Kona struggling in fierce market
Kona struggling in fierce market
Launched over two years ago, the second-generation Hyundai Kona urban SUV was trumpeted at the time as bigger and bolder than the vehicle it replaced, but has struggled to replicate the sales...
Choosing the right subjects at school
Choosing the right subjects at school
Choosing school subjects is often not an easy task.
Deep history, powerful sense of unity
Deep history, powerful sense of unity
Happy New Year to the Timaru Boys’ High School community! Kia ora koutou!