Duo cycle length of NZ
A pair of South Canterbury cyclists have successfully pedalled their way down the length of New Zealand.
Street theatre celebration of culture
Street theatre celebration of culture
Aidan Theatre is aiming to bring a world of imagination and fun to Timaru’s Stafford St.
Lives of nonagenarians put on stage
Lives of nonagenarians put on stage
Being positive about the future and looking forward to life are some of the key messages in an upcoming South Canterbury Drama League production.
Have a go, organisers of fashion event say
Have a go, organisers of fashion event say
An inaugural wearable arts competition is aiming to inspire locals to try their hand at fashion.
Male sexual abuse survivors help each other
Male sexual abuse survivors help each other
A new support group for male survivors of sexual abuse has been established in South Canterbury.
New, old actors invited to audition for ‘Hello Dolly’
New, old actors invited to audition for ‘Hello Dolly’
Theatre enthusiasts are being encouraged to put on their best Sunday clothes as the South Canterbury Drama League prepares to hold auditions for its next musical Hello, Dolly!
Performances spread cultural cheer
Performances spread cultural cheer
A bite-sized cultural celebration was held at the Timaru Piazza last week.
Consider yourself in for a musical treat with ‘Oliver!’
Consider yourself in for a musical treat with ‘Oliver!’
Oliver! will in the limelight in Fairlie this month.
Lauded wellness weekend to return
Lauded wellness weekend to return
Breathe Tekapo is returning this month offering festival-goers a chance to slow down.
Call to stop stacking rock cairns by lake
Call to stop stacking rock cairns by lake
The waterfront near the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo is growing legs.
Worker on South Canterbury farm claims she was 'roped' into cocaine plot
Worker on South Canterbury farm claims she was 'roped' into cocaine plot
A Colombian national “roped” into importing cocaine while working on a South Canterbury farm has lost her fight to avoid a conviction.
Spotlight on our role in WW2
Spotlight on our role in WW2
A new South Canterbury Museum exhibition is shining a light on South Canterbury’s involvement and experience with World War 2.
Rainfall leads to lifting of most local fire restrictions
Rainfall leads to lifting of most local fire restrictions
Fire and Emergency New Zealand have revoked the restricted fire season in most of Mid-South Canterbury until further notice.
Car boot sale to raise funds for AED
Car boot sale to raise funds for AED
Gunns Bush Camp is gearing up to hold a potentially lifesaving fundraiser.
Nutritionist teaches her school’s pupils
Nutritionist teaches her school’s pupils
Winchester Rural School has teamed up with Food for Thought in an effort to empower pupils with nutrition education.
Making a difference
Making a difference
An often overlooked op shop in Luxmoore Rd has been making an impact on the community for a decade.
Rangers warn over lead shot use
Rangers warn over lead shot use
Fish & Game are reminding prospective duck shooters that early preparation is key to getting things right on next Saturday’s season opener.
Fishing offences reduce by over half
Fishing offences reduce by over half
Central South Island Fish & Game Council is highlighting improved angling compliance at the Mackenzie Basin hydro canal fishery.
Local actor’s star on the rise in NYC
Local actor’s star on the rise in NYC
Fresh from graduating from the prestigious Atlantic Acting School, a Timaru-born actor has made her off-Broadway debut as part of the Soho Playhouse Lighthouse Series.
Heart-stopping moment at camp
Heart-stopping moment at camp
Woodbury School’s overnight on-site camp will not be forgotten any time soon.