Lost diary sparks ongoing treasure hunt at Tekapo
A steady stream of visitors have been combing the shores of Lake Tekapo since February in search of a mysterious diary that has become a viral phenomenon.
Wigs on to support classmate
Wigs on to support classmate
A light-hearted, wacky and colourful fundraiser is aiming to support the thousands of Kiwi kids battling cancer each year.
Quince jam proves lure for birds
Quince jam proves lure for birds
A Timaru man has found the trick to getting the birds eating out of his hands.
Golfing to raise funds, awareness
Golfing to raise funds, awareness
Two Timaru friends who survived heart attacks within months of each other are launching a charity golf tournament, to raise awareness and funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
‘Still on a high’ after wearable arts win
‘Still on a high’ after wearable arts win
A Timaru resident has taken out a top spot at an Australian wearable arts competition.
New signs bring past into present
New signs bring past into present
The story of one of Timaru’s darkest days has once again been preserved in the form of a new pair of information panels at the The Seafarers monument.
Food rescue on hunt for new space
Food rescue on hunt for new space
A non-profit South Canterbury organisation that is no stranger to lending a helping hand is now hoping to receive one itself.
Students to play for next generation
Students to play for next generation
Mackenzie College students have been given the opportunity to blow their own trumpet.
Brought in on the wind
Brought in on the wind
The Canterbury norwester has become a permanent feature in Geraldine.
Celebrating milestone
Celebrating milestone
For two decades, Multicultural Aoraki has been helping migrants settle in South Canterbury.
Talks put people in touch with roots
Talks put people in touch with roots
A month of free talks aimed at encouraging people to reflect on their roots and celebrate their unique histories and identities has drawn to a close.
Women’s rugby exhibition on
Women’s rugby exhibition on
A travelling exhibition that tackles the struggles and growth of the women’s side of New Zealand’s national sport has stopped by the South Canterbury Museum.
Culvert replacement to begin in Evans St
Culvert replacement to begin in Evans St
Lengthy work to replace the Taitarakihi culvert on State Highway 1 in Timaru, near the Showgrounds Shopping Centre, is due to begin next month.
Model train expo proving hit with public, hospice
Model train expo proving hit with public, hospice
Model trains have made more than an $11,000 difference to Hospice South Canterbury funds over the past few years.
Council seeks feedback on new cemetery plan
Council seeks feedback on new cemetery plan
The Timaru District Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on a draft landscape plan for the district’s new cemetery.
Geraldine’s new helipad to be officially opened
Geraldine’s new helipad to be officially opened
Geraldine’s emergency helipad is having its official launch.
Comedy to mark theatre’s centenary
Comedy to mark theatre’s centenary
The Geraldine Players have been treading the boards for 100 years.
Cult classic back on the big screen
Cult classic back on the big screen
A cult classic South Canterbury-centric comedy film is set to make its return to the big screen in an effort to help raise funds to purchase a historic Geraldine building.
Students building towards success
Students building towards success
Geraldine High School students are picking up the tools and skills to build a three-bedroom home.
Creative opportunity welcomed
Creative opportunity welcomed
Whether you’re new to the stage or have decades of experience behind you, competitive, festival theatre has something for you.