Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.
Home found a world away
Home found a world away
It is a long journey from Kirkuk to Timaru, as Rotary Timaru’s newest member knows.
South Canterbury bus fares will rise in January
South Canterbury bus fares will rise in January
South Canterbury Metro services fares, including MyWay by Metro, Timaru school services, and the Temuka-Timaru service, will increase on January 26, 2026.
Student wins Gallipoli trip
Student wins Gallipoli trip
A Timaru secondary school student has received a scholarship to visit Gallipoli after impressing selectors with a presentation about his great great grandfather.
Plunket supported, artfully
Plunket supported, artfully
South Canterbury art lovers have once again given the local branch of Plunket a funding boost.
Panto ‘not as it seems’
Panto ‘not as it seems’
Timaru audiences are in for a healthy dose of pan-demonium this Christmas.
Christmas in the Square, 20 years strong
Christmas in the Square, 20 years strong
Waimate is set to mark 20 years of community fun with the latest edition of Christmas in the Square.
Surprise sherpa visit marks year of tireless work, support
Surprise sherpa visit marks year of tireless work, support
An afternoon tea acknowledging the volunteers at the Temuka Sherpa Shop had a very special guest.
Over 40 years of teaching celebrated
Over 40 years of teaching celebrated
After four decades of teaching at Opihi College, school’s out for Bernie Rose.
Three-win weekend extends lead
Three-win weekend extends lead
Consistency has once again proved key for Timaru racing driver Corban Sprague after picking up a third consecutive round win in Mazda Pro8 New Zealand Championship.
Water nitrate levels rising in Waimate
Water nitrate levels rising in Waimate
Nitrate levels are inching up in a small South Canterbury town where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods twice following breaches of the drinking water standards.
Exotic bike trip raises $35k
Exotic bike trip raises $35k
On November 1, South Cantabrians Barry Taylor, Ian Latham, and I left for Cambodia to take part in Ride for MS 2025, along with three other riders: Karen Whitehead from Gisborne, and Vereana...
Pop-up gallery back for Xmas
Pop-up gallery back for Xmas
Two artworks had already sold before the doors to Temuka’s pop-up gallery were officially opened to the public on Tuesday.
Funds raised for therapy centre
Funds raised for therapy centre
South Canterbury people have dug deep to support children needing Rett syndrome therapy.
Special Olympics footballers ready
Special Olympics footballers ready
The Special Olympics South Canterbury football team are set to begin their National Summer Games campaign.
Teacher steps up for charity
Teacher steps up for charity
A Timaru early childhood teacher has tackled one of the wonders of the world in an effort to raise funds for children in need.
Figures show small positive improvement
Figures show small positive improvement
There is some small positive improvement in the Timaru economy in the September quarter, in the figures just released in the latest Quarterly Economic Report.
‘Special’ pink grasshopper
‘Special’ pink grasshopper
Department of Conservation ranger Jen Schori could not believe her eyes as colleagues called her over during an annual grasshopper survey near Lake Tekapo.
Funding extends programmes
Funding extends programmes
The Y Central South Island has committed to empowering Twizel’s youth for another three years.
Three injured in crash
Three injured in crash
Three people were injured in a crash that closed part of a Canterbury highway yesterday.