Home found a world away
Home found a world away
It is a long journey from Kirkuk to Timaru, as Rotary Timaru’s newest member knows.
South Canterbury bus fares will rise in January
South Canterbury bus fares will rise in January
South Canterbury Metro services fares, including MyWay by Metro, Timaru school services, and the Temuka-Timaru service, will increase on January 26, 2026.
Student wins Gallipoli trip
Student wins Gallipoli trip
A Timaru secondary school student has received a scholarship to visit Gallipoli after impressing selectors with a presentation about his great great grandfather.
Plunket supported, artfully
Plunket supported, artfully
South Canterbury art lovers have once again given the local branch of Plunket a funding boost.
Panto ‘not as it seems’
Panto ‘not as it seems’
Timaru audiences are in for a healthy dose of pan-demonium this Christmas.
Christmas in the Square, 20 years strong
Christmas in the Square, 20 years strong
Waimate is set to mark 20 years of community fun with the latest edition of Christmas in the Square.
Surprise sherpa visit marks year of tireless work, support
Surprise sherpa visit marks year of tireless work, support
An afternoon tea acknowledging the volunteers at the Temuka Sherpa Shop had a very special guest.
Over 40 years of teaching celebrated
Over 40 years of teaching celebrated
After four decades of teaching at Opihi College, school’s out for Bernie Rose.
Three-win weekend extends lead
Three-win weekend extends lead
Consistency has once again proved key for Timaru racing driver Corban Sprague after picking up a third consecutive round win in Mazda Pro8 New Zealand Championship.
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Fireman proved to be a ‘pretty safe bet’
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Fireman proved to be a ‘pretty safe bet’
From furious infernos to cunning cats, South Otago fireman Maurice Walter has seen it all during his 50 years of service.
Storm-damaged trees still causing havoc in South
Storm-damaged trees still causing havoc in South
A man falling four metres while using a chainsaw in a tree is just one of several serious injury incidents being reported as southern farmers continue the clean-up after October's damaging storms.
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Man busted with child porn returning from 50th wedding anniversary trip
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Man busted with child porn returning from 50th wedding anniversary trip
An Alexandra man who amassed thousands of child pornography files was caught at Queenstown Airport returning from a trip with his wife to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Ten from South named on NZer awards shortlist
Ten from South named on NZer awards shortlist
Ten Southerners are among 70 semifinalists across the country announced in the 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
Choppers battle Otago forest fire
Choppers battle Otago forest fire
Eight fire appliances and two helicopters with monsoon buckets were called to a forest fire south of Balclutha this afternoon.
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Battle for ACC cover continues
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Battle for ACC cover continues
A Queenstown woman’s parliamentary petition has not resulted in volunteer firefighters receiving ACC coverage, but a final report reveals the fight is far from over.
Dam water release from today
Dam water release from today
Meridian Energy has advised that from today it will start the controlled release of water at Benmore Dam, with releases at Aviemore and Waitaki to follow.
House 'burnt out' by fire in Gore
House 'burnt out' by fire in Gore
A fire that gutted a house in east Gore today sent thick black plumes of smoke into the air.
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Residential housing tracking well but industrial land shortfall predicted: report
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Residential housing tracking well but industrial land shortfall predicted: report
There should be enough houses in Queenstown for everybody in decades to come, but limits on industrial, commercial and retail land loom, a new report suggests.
Hail storm 'like driving on marbles'
Hail storm 'like driving on marbles'
A severe thunderstorm warning has been lifted after hail coated the ground at Dunedin Airport and lightning forked in the sky above Dunedin this afternoon.
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Queenstown building boom continues
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Queenstown building boom continues
A building boom has continued in Queenstown, while housing growth has been less rapid in the rest of Otago.
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