Regions

South Otago artistic talent showcased

Belinda Mason prepares artworks received for the Art South Otago annual exhibition at Te Pou Ō...

South Otago artistic talent showcased

Art South Otago is preparing to open its annual exhibition and sale of member and guest artworks, which will run from October 1 to October 29 at Balclutha’s Te Pou Ō Mata-Au Clutha District War...

‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower

Alan Brown, of Milburn, with one of the vases of daffodils the judge called a ‘‘superb entry’’ at...

‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower

The biggest number of entries since 2018 delighted organisers of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show on September 20-21.

Have-a-go days inspire new riders

Blake Glover, 14, leads down the back straight. PHOTOS: NICK BROOK

Have-a-go days inspire new riders

Kaitangata Black Gold BMX Club kicked off its new season with "have-a-go" nights during the school holidays.

No easy task to lead in local government

It’s local election time again.

Marking hard work, training through community awards

At last year’s awards evening were (from left) Eden Wilson of Jobbortunities, Jarrod Lodge of...

Marking hard work, training through community awards

The celebration of successful up-skilling will return with this year’s Clutha District Training and Development Awards.

Local legends

Local legends

Ken and Carolynne Stephens of Kaka Point cleaned up this week’s Silver Fern Farms Clutha Leader Local Legend.

Museum to get new roof thanks to grant

Art exhibitions and educational presentations and the visitor information centre will benefit...

Museum to get new roof thanks to grant

Ōwaka Museum is closing in on new cladding with a community trust boost.

Planting marks contribution

Hato Hone St John Balclutha area committee and operations representative Selwyn Cardno shovels...

Planting marks contribution

Hato Hone St John’s Balclutha ambulance centre held a special ceremony on Monday, September 22, to recognise the contribution of the James Urquhart Foundation.

New courts for growing sport

Timaru pickleball players and community members involved in the project celebrated the courts’...

New courts for growing sport

Timaru pickleball players have been served up a spring-time treat as the first permanent outdoor free public courts in New Zealand opened at Caroline Bay.

Art in Motion a sell-out success

Art in Motion’s supreme winner ‘‘Superhero Fungi’’ (left) was created by Allison Mackay, of...

Art in Motion a sell-out success

Timaru’s newest wearable arts competition was sewn up with flying colours and organisers are determined to make it an annual event.

Astronaut presentation

Hall of Fame astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria will be hosting a presentation in Timaru next week...

Astronaut presentation

An out of this world visitor is set to land in Timaru next week.

Indoor bowls fosters connection

Residents and diversional therapists from Glenwood Home, Strathallan Lifecare Village, Elloughton...

Indoor bowls fosters connection

Competitive spirit was high as residents from four South Canterbury rest-homes duked it out on the indoor bowling mat to celebrate national Diversional and Recreational Therapy week.

Search on for descendants

Members of the South Canterbury branch of the Royal New Zealand Naval Association searching for...

Search on for descendants

South Canterbury seafarers are casting the net wide to find descendants of branch members.

Playing-up for church hall

Working hard at a recent rehearsal for the Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory...

Playing-up for church hall

Staging a play that’s set in a church basement in a church hall, is bringing a touch of realism to a unique Timaru fundraiser.

Bikers set to take on Tekapo10

Craig Tregurtha navigates the Lake Tekapo Regional Park trail at last year’s Tekapo10 race. PHOTO...

Bikers set to take on Tekapo10

For the 12th time mountainbikers are set to navigate the tricky terrain at Lake Tekapo Regional Park.

Systems thrive when healthy

Ensure your garden includes plenty of food sources for birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians...

Systems thrive when healthy

I found a frog in my garden last month, a whistling tree frog. I’ve been hearing them but this was the first time I’ve actually laid eyes on one. This is a sign that there is enough food and...