South Canterbury

Cows graze on a paddock on the Taieri, near Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Little dairy intensification since changes: papers

If dairy effluent discharge permits are used as a proxy for dairy farms in Canterbury authorised prior to January 1 this year, the numbers of new conversions and dairy farm expansions are less than...

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Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down

Goldfields Cavalcade hikers make their way towards Twizel on the Moira’s Meander Trail in...

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Discord over cavalcade funding allocation played down

Cavalcade organisers say a disagreement over fundraising distribution is a needless distraction, despite "concerning" social media posts this week.

Initiative goes nationwide

Enjoying a special volunteer lunch at the Timaru Plunket hub are (from left) Plunket volunteers...

Initiative goes nationwide

A Whānau Āwhina Plunket service that has its roots in Timaru is being rolled out nationwide.

Photographic artist appointed ONZM

Photographic artist appointed ONZM

Acclaimed photographic artist Dr Fiona Pardington has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to photography.

Olympic-level coach integral to the sport

Clive Power’s 50-year involvement with New Zealand swimming has culminated in an award as an...

Olympic-level coach integral to the sport

A man described as a pioneer of swimming in New Zealand says he was not a swimmer of note himself, and "sort of drifted into coaching".

‘Humbled’ to be recognised

‘Humbled’ to be recognised

When leaving Tonga over 20 years ago, Siesina "Sina" Latu could never have imagined the life she would build in Timaru.

Pasifika advocate work recognised

Newly-made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit Pauline-Jean Luyten and Honorary King’s...

Pasifika advocate work recognised

A love of community and a love of rugby have been the driving forces behind a Timaru lawyer’s recent recognition.

Seadown water voted best-tasting

Seadown’s water supply has been named the best-tasting in New Zealand. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Seadown water voted best-tasting

Timaru’s Seadown water supply has been crowned the best-tasting in New Zealand as part of the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.

Recognition thought to be a hoax

Timaru Mayor Nigel Bowen (left) and businessman Gary Rooney officially open Fraser Park. PHOTO:...

Recognition thought to be a hoax

Waimate’s Gary Rooney was so surprised to be included in the King’s Birthday Honours List he thought it was all a hoax.

Trailblazing designer made MNZM

New Zealand fashion designer Trish Gregory began her career in a boutique on the Caroline Bay...

Trailblazing designer made MNZM

New Zealand fashion designer Trish Gregory has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the fashion industry.

Beloved hospice cat’s care funded

Heath the hospice cat patiently awaits the return of a patient to their room. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Beloved hospice cat’s care funded

A call to help a feline friend in need has been emphatically answered in less than a day.

Stalwart stargazers’ service honoured

Tekapo couple Pamela Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore were named in the King’s Birthday honours for...

Stalwart stargazers’ service honoured

A Lake Tekapo couple are among the seven people across South Canterbury named in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.

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Cavalcade host town raises record sum

Horses enjoy an early morning meal on the Goldfields Cavalcade Les Beattie Horse Trail to Twizel,...

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Cavalcade host town raises record sum

Cavalcade hosts will return a record sum to local groups at a ceremony in Twizel next week.

Higher rates set to avoid additional debt

Waimate District Council. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Higher rates set to avoid additional debt

Ratepayers in Glenavy on the north bank of the Waitaki River will have to foot a rates rise slightly less than neighbours on the southern bank.

Cancer peer support group returns

Kevin McGlinchy (right) passes on the baton for South Canterbury’s Prostate Support Group to...

Cancer peer support group returns

A group formed to support South Canterbury men dealing with prostate or testicular cancer has been reignited.

Creatives called to take to the stage

Mt Aspiring College perform at last year’s One Act of Madness. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY

Creatives called to take to the stage

A theatrical dose of madness is set to return to The Playhouse.

Over 100 vehicles expected at rally

Showing off their vehicles ahead of the King’s Birthday rally are (from left) Richard Robinson ...

Over 100 vehicles expected at rally

The South Canterbury Vintage Car Club will be turning petrol into pleasure this King’s Birthday weekend.

Proposed zoning detrimental: rector

Timaru Boys’ High School could become the next South Canterbury school to be zoned. PHOTO: CONNOR...

Proposed zoning detrimental: rector

Timaru Boys’ High School rector Dave Thorp believes a proposed zoning restriction could have a drastic impact on the school’s future.

Grants totalling over $128k made

The government has discontinued access to the Marsden Fund, a funding source for investigator-led...

Grants totalling over $128k made

Twenty-one local non-profit charities and community groups have recently received a funding boost.

Final funding push for Broadway experience

Students from Ella Thomas Vocal Studio model hats at the Timaru Festival of Roses, as part of...

Final funding push for Broadway experience

Local singing students are making one final push to get to Broadway.

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