Connection with people the best part
Carol Angland, who actively served her South Canterbury community for more than 50 years, is delighted theatre has been recognised as important for the wellbeing of the community.
Police car involved in crash
Police car involved in crash
One of the two vehicles involved in a crash that closed the Lindis Pass yesterday was a police car.
New entrants link to school’s roots
New entrants link to school’s roots
It was a special moment at Barton Rural school earlier this term when two new entrant pupils, possessing ties to the formation of the school, started on the same day.
Lovelock Classic returns to Timaru
Lovelock Classic returns to Timaru
The new year is set to start with a bang for South Canterbury Athletics as it prepares up to host the 20th edition of the Lovelock Classic.
Parkrun exceeds expectations
Parkrun exceeds expectations
More than 1000 runners, walkers and joggers have met at the Soundshell in Timaru each Saturday morning since May to take part in the Caroline Bay parkrun.
Supermarket owner ‘started at the bottom’
Supermarket owner ‘started at the bottom’
At 18, Ross Martin was just another face on the afternoon shift at Pak’n Save Riccarton, stacking shelves and soaking in the rhythm of the busy supermarket.
Open day targets public awareness
Open day targets public awareness
After the recent opening of the new Timaru Seafarers Welfare Centre, the doors were opened to the public in an effort to raise more awareness about the centre’s work.
Start-up wins place in programme
Start-up wins place in programme
A tech startup created in Timaru has the backing of a national programme.
Aoraki Foundation distributes funds
Aoraki Foundation distributes funds
The Aoraki Foundation has completed its annual funding round, distributing $170,000 to community organisations across South Canterbury.
Worn books make wearable art
Worn books make wearable art
Worn books were the inspiration behind Waimate Museum’s inaugural Paper Dress Competition.
Trio jailed for life over murder of Waimate man
Trio jailed for life over murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana
Three men have been jailed for life for the murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
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Helicopter mountain rescue training ‘tricky stuff’
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Helicopter mountain rescue training ‘tricky stuff’
As far as workplace training goes, it is at the top end of extreme.
Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’
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.