Student bitten by the bug
A Mountainview High School international student’s report on South Canterbury creepy-crawlies has made it on to Japanese bookshelves.
Workshop will go vinyl
Workshop will go vinyl
A workshop this school holidays is offering participants the chance to compete — or simply complete.
Psychic back on tour after ‘calling’ to return
Psychic back on tour after ‘calling’ to return
When Covid shut down countries, Deb Webber felt a bit relieved.
Volunteer enjoys ‘feel-good’ vibe
Volunteer enjoys ‘feel-good’ vibe
Despite having her hands full, Jo Tanouye still finds time to give back to the community.
Ageing trucks frustrate firefighters
Ageing trucks frustrate firefighters
An ageing fleet and a series of mechanical problems has Timaru firefighters feeling like they are quite literally playing with fire when attending a call.
Schools to stage classic musical
Schools to stage classic musical
Students from Timaru Boys’ and Timaru Girls’ high schools are preparing to gamble with love and luck as they stage a classic musical comedy.
Golfer wins spot in world final
Golfer wins spot in world final
A former Geraldine golfer has scratched off his main goal for the year in style.
Tree planted to honour Cleaver’s life
Tree planted to honour Cleaver’s life
A memorial was unveiled for Geraldine local Gillian Cleaver in a public ceremony last Wednesday.
60 years of masonic dedication
60 years of masonic dedication
South Canterbury’s oldest active Masonic Lodge member has been recognised for 60 years of service.
World-class squash comes to Temuka
World-class squash comes to Temuka
An international-level squash spectacle is coming to Temuka next week.
City to host future NZ hockey stars
City to host future NZ hockey stars
New Zealand’s future hockey stars are set to descend on Timaru as the city prepares to host the Vantage National Under-18 Men’s Tournament for the first time.
Matariki marked with green theme
Matariki marked with green theme
Green fingers will be growing donations for two children’s charities this weekend.
Potential candidates information evening set
Potential candidates information evening set
An information evening for aspiring local body candidates will be held on Monday.
Motorists urged to be cautious
Motorists urged to be cautious
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging motorists to slow down and take extreme care as icy conditions are expected to persist this week on state highways in the South Island’s...
Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall
Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall
More than 150 volunteers came from as far as the United States to carry out renovations to Waimate’s Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall recently.
Contest a success despite weather
Contest a success despite weather
Not even the wet winter weather could stop the discs from flying in Waimate for this year’s Knottingley Giants tournament.
Seven injured in crash
Seven injured in crash
Icy conditions yesterday are believed to have led to several vehicles colliding near Lake Tekapo, leaving seven people injured.
Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo
Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo
Seven people have been injured in a crash involving at least five vehicles on Tekapo-Twizel Rd (SH8) this morning.
Call for speed solution
Call for speed solution
A group of residents feel they have hit a dead end in an effort to get speeds for Claremont Rd reduced.
Women’s health advocate made ONZM
Women’s health advocate made ONZM
Fairlie woman Celia Devenish Giddings has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women’s health and education.