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.
Rising from the ashes: resilience, hope at Ohau
Rising from the ashes: resilience, hope at Ohau
Twelve months on, Daisy Hudson and Craig Baxter return to Lake Ohau Village to see how residents have begun to rebuild in the wake of one of New Zealand’s worst fires.
Pigeon poo presents a predicament at railway station
Pigeon poo presents a predicament at railway station
With their home in Pleasant Point’s St Mary’s Church destroyed by diggers, the clocktower’s feathered freeloaders have found new digs at the local railway station.
Investigation into fatal Timaru crash ongoing, no charges laid
Investigation into fatal Timaru crash ongoing, no charges laid
The police investigation into the horror Timaru crash that killed five teenagers seven weeks ago continues with no word on whether the only remaining survivor will face charges.
Timaru tragedy: Family memorial for sisters
Timaru tragedy: Family memorial for 'beautiful little girls'
The family of sisters Liané, Maya and Karla Dickason have held a memorial for the "beautiful little girls" in their hometown of Pretoria.
Expat sharing creepy jungle adventures online
Expat sharing creepy jungle adventures online
A Timaru expat is making his mark on YouTube, filming all the creepy crawlies the average Kiwi dreads.
Sanford to pay $500k over worker's death on fishing vessel
Sanford to pay $500k over worker's death on fishing vessel
The Timaru District Court has ordered fishing company Sanford Ltd to pay $500,000 over a worker's death onboard one of its vessels.
Timaru tragedy: 'I’ve already forgiven her'
Timaru tragedy: 'I’ve already forgiven her'
The husband of the woman accused of murdering their three children has already forgiven her, a vigil in Timaru heard last night.
Timaru tragedy: Angels ripped away, says grieving father
Timaru tragedy: Angels ripped away, says grieving father
The grieving father of three daughters found dead at their Timaru home has spoken of his "three precious angels being ripped away".