Benefactors sought for playground project
The committee behind plans for an ‘‘epic’’ new playground in Timaru is hoping to find a philanthropist willing to invest in the multimillion-dollar project.
Caroline Bay Carnival cancelled over Covid
Caroline Bay Carnival cancelled for first time in 111 years
Organisers of Timaru's Caroline Bay Carnival say they've made the hard decision to cancel this year's event, the first time it's been done in 111 years.
Lake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal action
Lake Ohau fire: Residents considering legal action
Ohau residents are considering taking legal action against a lines company implicated in a report into one of the biggest fires in New Zealand history.
Strategies worked well, report finds
Strategies worked well, report finds
The heroic actions of Lake Ohau residents and first responders have been lauded as almost certainly saving lives during the fire.
Short circuit caused massive Ōhau blaze which destroyed 48 homes
Short circuit caused massive Ōhau blaze which destroyed 48 homes
An electrical short circuit on a power pole was responsible for one of the biggest fires in New Zealand history.
Crash closes highway north of Timaru
Crash closes highway north of Timaru
State Highway 1 is closed north of Timaru after a crash involving several vehicles this afternoon.
Region raring to go on Scott Base work
Region raring to go on Scott Base work
Timaru has the capacity and capability to complete the $344million Scott Base build ‘‘in spades’’.
Five hurt, two seriously, in crash near Lake Pukaki
Five hurt, two seriously, in crash near Lake Pukaki
Five people have been hurt, two seriously, in a three-vehicle crash near Lake Pukaki this afternoon.
Gearing up for record showjumping competition
Gearing up for record showjumping competition
Covid-19 ruled out crowds at this year’s Southern Canterbury A&P Show, but entry numbers have reached record levels.
Scott Base project for Timaru port
Scott Base project for Timaru port
A south Island town has been chosen as the site for constructing New Zealand’s new multimillion-dollar Antarctic base.
From Waimate to the cutting edge of physics
From Waimate to the cutting edge of physics
A physicist at the forefront of quantum physics research says his interest in science was sparked in Waimate.
Year of highs and lows for distillery
Year of highs and lows for distillery
After a busy first year in business, Geraldine’s Humdinger gin distillery has more changes ahead.
‘Respected’ pilot killed in Lake Ōhau plane crash
‘Respected’ pilot killed in Lake Ōhau plane crash
A man killed in a light plane crash near Lake Ōhau yesterday morning has been described as a "very experienced" and "widely respected" pilot.
Ruling out race crowds ‘devastating’
Ruling out race crowds ‘devastating’
Waimate 50 organisers are devastated to have to close the annual motorsport event to spectators this year.
Timaru murder accused too 'unwell' for court, will plead not guilty
Timaru murder accused too 'unwell' for court, will plead not guilty
The woman accused of killing her three daughters at their Timaru home last month will plead not guilty to three charges of murder.
Women shearers demonstrate their skill with blades
Women shearers demonstrate their skill with blades
A group of women have shown they are among the sharpest blades in the drawer.
‘She Shears’ star set to mark another first
‘She Shears’ star set to mark another first
For former world women’s shearing record holder Jills Angus Burney the Waimate Shears has played a unique role in her decorated career.
More assessment, trial date set for murder-accused mother
More assessment, trial date set for murder-accused mother
A trial date has been set for a woman who allegedly killed her three young daughters at their Timaru home in South Canterbury last month.
Ohau fire: 'It was pretty scary, to be honest'
‘It was pretty scary, to be honest with you’
Logan Cunningham was supposed to be spending the day celebrating his anniversary with his partner.
Tram, family memories casualties of fire
Tram, family memories casualties of fire
An historic Christchurch tram converted into a cherished family getaway was one of the casualties of the devastating Lake Ohau fire.