South Canterbury

Hooker Valley Track bridge permanently shut

A bridge on the popular Hooker Valley Track at Aoraki/Mt Cook is closed after heavy rainfall....

Hooker Valley Track bridge permanently shut

After heavy rainfall at Easter weekend, a bridge on the Hooker Valley Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, has been closed permanently by the Department of Conservation ...

Successful second go at Pukaki

Marathon swimmer Rob Hutchings scopes out Lake Pukaki before his second attempt at swimming it....

Successful second go at Pukaki

A self-proclaimed "Newfie Zealander" has swum the entire length of Lake Pukaki — and is believed to be just the second person to do so.

Five-time winning feat emulated

Bella Thin, 17, has matched Patricia Hayman’s long-standing record of winning the Christine...

Five-time winning feat emulated

A Timaru Girls’ High School student has retained the prestigious Christine Castle Cup for a record-equalling fifth time.

Bagpiper makes top cut

South Canterbury pipe major William McArthur (left) leads the band on to the competition board at...

Bagpiper makes top cut

South Canterbury piper William McArthur has qualified for one of the most prestigious bagpipe events in the country.

Students’ food drive a success

Collecting non-perishable food donations for a local foodbank are Roncalli College students (from...

Students’ food drive a success

Roncalli College students have been stocking shelves at a local foodbank.

Alpine Energy customers to be credited

Alpine Energy are set to make a one-off credit to customers after a historical error between 2015 and 2024.

Service to Timaru calling from God

David Bruce has faithfully served the South Canterbury community since arriving in Timaru in 1976...

Service to Timaru calling from God

For many generations of Timaruvians David Bruce was their first introduction to the Bible.

Morris Minors just 'make you smile’

With their Morris Minors are (cars and people from left) Alistair Sabiston (1961 Morris 1000 four...

Morris Minors just 'make you smile’

About 65 Morris Minors will arrive in Timaru from as far afield as Auckland and Dunedin for the Easter event.

Raising funds to boost participation

Attending the awards ceremony of the Eagles Halberg Tournament are (from left) winner of the...

Raising funds to boost participation

The Aorangi region men’s Eagles Halberg Tournament has done its part to raise money for children around the country.

Mayor calls for more council collaboration

Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen is calling on South Canterbury councils to seize the...

Mayor calls for more council collaboration

Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has called on councils across South Canterbury to seize the opportunity to collaborate on more efficient and affordable water services.

From tiny seeds big pumpkins grow

Showing off their pumpkins are Learning Barn preschoolers (from left) Willow Burbery, 4, Lucy...

From tiny seeds big pumpkins grow

A 52kg whopper has been named the pick of the patch at a Timaru early childhood education centre’s pumpkin growing challenge.

Consultation period open for Waimate’s LTP

Waimate District Council. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Consultation period open for Waimate’s LTP

Consultation is now open for the Waimate District Council’s Long-Term Plan 2025-34.

Passion for history leads to sequel

Jan Wells is back with a sequel to her 2023 novel Taming the Wild Grape. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY

Passion for history leads to sequel

An ex-Waimate author is set to continue her novel series based on her own genealogy studies.

Improved angling compliance reported

Anglers fish for trout and salmon in the Tekapo Canal. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/RHYS ADAMS/FISH & GAME

Improved angling compliance reported

There has been improved angling compliance at the Mackenzie Basin hydro canal fishery.

Great season for resilient terns

A colony of black-fronted terns/tarapirohe near Twizel has fought through plenty of adversity to...

Great season for resilient terns

A colony of black-fronted terns/tarapirohe near Twizel has defied the odds and raised a bumper number of fledglings this year, despite an unprecedented season of challenging weather.

Picture-perfect

Picture-perfect

Lake Ruataniwha put on a great display in the Mackenzie Basin on Thursday, during a day of extreme temperature variations where the mercury went from -1.5°C to a high of 18°C.