Consider yourself in for a musical treat with ‘Oliver!’
Consider yourself in for a musical treat with ‘Oliver!’
Oliver! will in the limelight in Fairlie this month.
Lauded wellness weekend to return
Lauded wellness weekend to return
Breathe Tekapo is returning this month offering festival-goers a chance to slow down.
Call to stop stacking rock cairns by lake
Call to stop stacking rock cairns by lake
The waterfront near the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Tekapo is growing legs.
Worker on South Canterbury farm claims she was 'roped' into cocaine plot
Worker on South Canterbury farm claims she was 'roped' into cocaine plot
A Colombian national “roped” into importing cocaine while working on a South Canterbury farm has lost her fight to avoid a conviction.
Spotlight on our role in WW2
Spotlight on our role in WW2
A new South Canterbury Museum exhibition is shining a light on South Canterbury’s involvement and experience with World War 2.
Rainfall leads to lifting of most local fire restrictions
Rainfall leads to lifting of most local fire restrictions
Fire and Emergency New Zealand have revoked the restricted fire season in most of Mid-South Canterbury until further notice.
Car boot sale to raise funds for AED
Car boot sale to raise funds for AED
Gunns Bush Camp is gearing up to hold a potentially lifesaving fundraiser.
Nutritionist teaches her school’s pupils
Nutritionist teaches her school’s pupils
Winchester Rural School has teamed up with Food for Thought in an effort to empower pupils with nutrition education.
Making a difference
Making a difference
An often overlooked op shop in Luxmoore Rd has been making an impact on the community for a decade.
Rangers warn over lead shot use
Rangers warn over lead shot use
Fish & Game are reminding prospective duck shooters that early preparation is key to getting things right on next Saturday’s season opener.
Fishing offences reduce by over half
Fishing offences reduce by over half
Central South Island Fish & Game Council is highlighting improved angling compliance at the Mackenzie Basin hydro canal fishery.
Local actor’s star on the rise in NYC
Local actor’s star on the rise in NYC
Fresh from graduating from the prestigious Atlantic Acting School, a Timaru-born actor has made her off-Broadway debut as part of the Soho Playhouse Lighthouse Series.
Heart-stopping moment at camp
Heart-stopping moment at camp
Woodbury School’s overnight on-site camp will not be forgotten any time soon.
Hooker Valley Track bridge permanently shut
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
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
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
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
Students’ food drive a success
Roncalli College students have been stocking shelves at a local foodbank.
Alpine Energy customers to be credited
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
Service to Timaru calling from God
For many generations of Timaruvians David Bruce was their first introduction to the Bible.