Survey edited for higher uptake Survey edited for higher uptake A $50,000 random ratepayer survey should help the Otago Regional Council focus on the public’s priorities, the chairwoman says.
Bandits pip Crabs, Comets wiped Bandits pip Crabs, Comets wiped The Owaka Bandits claimed a six-wicket win over the Milton King Crabs as the South Otago 40-over competition moved into its second round on Saturday.
Driving to help give others freedom Driving to help give others freedom Volunteers can make a huge difference in fellow Clutha residents’ lives just by being a competent driver.
Rodeo now set for rescheduled date Rodeo now set for rescheduled date The Lawrence Rodeo is saddling up for its rescheduled date of March 1.
Society makes life easier for film-lovers Society makes life easier for film-lovers Timaru’s film society is offering newcomers the chance to break into the scene.
Retro Rock turns time towards ’70s Retro Rock turns time towards ’70s It is time to break out the round glasses and flared jeans, as the South Canterbury Museum gets ready to host its annual musical time warp.
Award nominations open for 60th year Award nominations open for 60th year Nominations for the 60th South Canterbury Sport and Recreation Awards are now open.
Theatre Royal revitalisation begins Theatre Royal revitalisation begins Long-awaited redevelopment work on Timaru’s Theatre Royal began this week.
Try, try again, it’s Tryathlon time Try, try again, it’s Tryathlon time A staple children’s sporting event is set to return to Timaru after a five-year hiatus.
Decade of Shakespeare celebrated Decade of Shakespeare celebrated Caroline Bay is set to be transformed into the whimsical world of Illyria as Timaru’s annual Summer Shakespeare production heads to the Sound Shell.
Repair Cafe in need of new face Repair Cafe in need of new face The South Canterbury Eco Centre is vowing to keep one man’s legacy alive.
$2.8m allocated for intersection $2.8m allocated for intersection Government funding is set to release the ‘‘handbrake’’ on a Timaru section of State Highway 1.
Landers start to click in second half Landers start to click in second half You can never read too much into preseason.
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school 'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school A "serious bullying incident" at an Oamaru high school — described as waterboarding — is being investigated by police.
Watch: Tense 12 seconds as Invercargill councillor refuses to apologise Watch: Tense 12 seconds as Invercargill councillor refuses to apologise An Invercargill councillor has refused to apologise for words spoken during a tense public exchange.
Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man Search teams using a drone have been scouring the Southland countryside for an Invercargill man missing for almost a month.
SUBSCRIBER NZTA criticises Queenstown fast-track housing project SUBSCRIBER NZTA criticises Queenstown fast-track housing project NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says it did not have enough time to comment on the "significant" impact a 1500 residential lot application will have on Queenstown’s future.
Call for backup water supply Call for backup water supply Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell has called for a backup water supply to be prioritised as his city continues to make do with a single source.
Man charged with murdering South Otago vet Man charged with murdering South Otago vet A man is facing a murder charge after a veterinarian was found dead at her South Otago home last month.
SUBSCRIBER ‘Good humans’ make fresh pasta in new food venture SUBSCRIBER ‘Good humans’ make fresh pasta in new food venture The owners of central Wānaka’s new pasta kitchen are a South American couple with a sporting background.