Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised
Y-Drive programme, Y stalwart recognised
The Y Central South Island has been named the recipient of two nationally recognised awards.
Worth of collaboration, support emphasised
Worth of collaboration, support emphasised
More than 20 community organisations came together last month for the second annual Aoraki Foundation Recipients Roundtable.
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers
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
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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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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.