Solar farm to go through fast-track process
Construction of a huge new solar power farm on the banks of Lake Benmore is a step closer to reality.
The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show returns for year two
The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show returns for year two
Step into spring at the South Canterbury Home and Garden Show with a variety of exhibitors, including new home builders, renovators and sub-trades, in the one easy location.
Poverty Bay loss drops SC to third
Poverty Bay loss drops SC to third
The South Canterbury Heartland rugby team played hard against Poverty Bay in Gisborne in the weekend but an error-ridden first half came back to haunt them, as they went down 41-35 after losing the...
Tight contest for cup
Tight contest for cup
The South Canterbury Anniversary Kia Toa triples were played at Kia Toa bowling green at the weekend.
Local boys go to bat in Prague
Local boys go to bat in Prague
South Canterbury softball players Cooper White and Carmichael Gamblin have been busy representing New Zealand at the Mike Stapleton Memorial Tournament in Prague.
Ultimate pairs: a unique challenge
Ultimate pairs: a unique challenge
The final bonus incentive event on the indoor bowls calendar for this season was the ultimate pairs held last Saturday. Each player played three bowls.
Cat-friendly care key to pets’ health
Cat-friendly care key to pets’ health
Cats are fascinating creatures.
Family fun day to be informative, enjoyable
Family fun day to be informative, enjoyable
Everything is organised for a family fun event to be held at the Geraldine Domain playground on October 4.
Laugh and a-half to help local kindy
Laugh and a-half to help local kindy
Fundraising for Geraldine Kindergarten is a laugh a minute.
Youthful dynamism drives show
Youthful dynamism drives show
Bursting on to the stage with colour and infectious energy, Frankie Builds Androids is the must-see show of these school holidays.
Swim sites tracked
Swim sites tracked
The summer months are just around the corner, and Environment Canterbury has released the water quality grades for popular South Canterbury swimming sites.
Taking matters into own hands
Taking matters into own hands
A South Canterbury theatre company is preparing to take matters into its own hands after being timed and priced out of an opportunity to take part in the TheatreFest national showcase this past...
Educational work wins top industry title
Educational work wins top industry title
Y Education is delighted to have been the recipient of two tertiary education awards at the prestigious national Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ) awards held in Queenstown on...
Supporting Hospice’s work
Supporting Hospice’s work
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce recently held a "Business After Five" — one of our networking events — with Hospice South Canterbury.
Absolutely running it for a century
Absolutely running it for a century
Runners will be puffing out 100 candles this weekend.
Season’s greetings, new regulations
Season’s greetings, new regulations
A relatively mild and flood-free winter has set up local rivers for some good early fishing.
Empowering young women
Empowering young women
The Y Central South Island — supported by the Welcoming Communities initiative — has run an eight week empowerment course for young Muslim girls in their Sophia St youth and community development...
Stalwart steps away leaving sizable shoes
Stalwart steps away leaving sizable shoes
A departing Temuka vicar is unsure what her future will hold next.
Aigantighe Artarama lands in CBD
Aigantighe Artarama lands in CBD
For the first time in the exhibition’s long-running history — the Aigantighe Art Gallery’s "Artarama" is being held in a new location.
Event a safe space for men
Event a safe space for men
A Timaru group is striving to provide a safe space for men to build camaraderie and normalise reaching out for help.