60 years of masonic dedication
South Canterbury’s oldest active Masonic Lodge member has been recognised for 60 years of service.
World-class squash comes to Temuka
World-class squash comes to Temuka
An international-level squash spectacle is coming to Temuka next week.
City to host future NZ hockey stars
City to host future NZ hockey stars
New Zealand’s future hockey stars are set to descend on Timaru as the city prepares to host the Vantage National Under-18 Men’s Tournament for the first time.
Matariki marked with green theme
Matariki marked with green theme
Green fingers will be growing donations for two children’s charities this weekend.
Potential candidates information evening set
Potential candidates information evening set
An information evening for aspiring local body candidates will be held on Monday.
Motorists urged to be cautious
Motorists urged to be cautious
New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging motorists to slow down and take extreme care as icy conditions are expected to persist this week on state highways in the South Island’s...
Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall
Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall
More than 150 volunteers came from as far as the United States to carry out renovations to Waimate’s Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall recently.
Contest a success despite weather
Contest a success despite weather
Not even the wet winter weather could stop the discs from flying in Waimate for this year’s Knottingley Giants tournament.
Seven injured in crash
Seven injured in crash
Icy conditions yesterday are believed to have led to several vehicles colliding near Lake Tekapo, leaving seven people injured.
Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo
Multiple injuries in five-vehicle crash near Tekapo
Seven people have been injured in a crash involving at least five vehicles on Tekapo-Twizel Rd (SH8) this morning.
Call for speed solution
Call for speed solution
A group of residents feel they have hit a dead end in an effort to get speeds for Claremont Rd reduced.
Women’s health advocate made ONZM
Women’s health advocate made ONZM
Fairlie woman Celia Devenish Giddings has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to women’s health and education.
Tireless supporter’s work recognised
Tireless supporter’s work recognised
A selfless Timaru grandmother has been named an honorary Age Concern dignity champion.
Three-school band wins top spot
Three-school band wins top spot
A band comprising students from three Timaru high schools took first place at the Timaru regional Smokefreerockquest last week.
Samoan culture put in the spotlight
Samoan culture put in the spotlight
The strength of South Canterbury’s Samoan community was highlighted last week with a variety of cultural performances.
Students not LYTE on good ideas
Students not LYTE on good ideas
A group of five Craighead Diocesan School students are getting a taste of the entrepreneurial world.
Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning
Matariki Motor Muster fundraiser returning
The time has come for the staging of the third annual Geraldine Matariki Motor Muster.
Solar energy farm build set to begin
Solar energy farm build set to begin
Construction of a solar energy farm in Clandeboye is set to begin this month.
Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony
Young apprentice finalist at industry awards ceremony
Temuka apprentice Kate Cooper has been identified as a strong example of the progress being made in the manufacturing industry.
World’s best mountain films to be screened
World’s best mountain films to be screened
Timaru is the next stop for a nearly 50-year-old film festival.