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.
Hydro lakes full, water to be spilt from Pukaki
Hydro lakes full, water to be spilt from Pukaki
The hydro lakes are full and Meridian Energy is set to spill water from Lake Pukaki.
One dies in water incident near Twizel
One dies in water incident near Twizel
One person has died in a water-related incident near Twizel on Saturday morning, police say.
'Rest gently, my sweet baby boy': Mother’s tribute to son killed in Timaru crash
'Rest gently, my sweet baby boy': Mother’s tribute to son killed in Timaru crash
A young boy who was killed in a crash with his father near Timaru has been remembered by his mum as someone who brought "joy, laughter, and light" into the world.
New book tackles bullying
New book tackles bullying
A Timaru photographer’s latest children’s book is tackling the growing bullying epidemic through the story of old wooden posts and driftwood.
Aim to boost safety of car seat travel
Aim to boost safety of car seat travel
A new trust is striving to ensure our youngest travellers are kept safe on the road.
Can initiative backs foodbank
Can initiative backs foodbank
Two Timaru businesses are hoping they "can" make a difference for local families this Christmas.
Friendship service brings up 25 years
Friendship service brings up 25 years
A largely unseen Hato Hone St John service has celebrated 25 years of giving the gift of friendship to those who need it in South Canterbury.
Coach home and in ‘dream job’
Coach home and in ‘dream job’
A former Aoraki junior golfer’s passion for the sport has been reignited after returning back to his hometown of Timaru.
Another ‘Tom, Dick and Harry’
Another ‘Tom, Dick and Harry’
The South Canterbury Drama League is wrapping up the year with a bang and a whole lot of laughs in their final production of 2025.
Eco echo: music to meet conservation
Eco echo: music to meet conservation
A new event aims to hit the right note for conservation.