Final chapter for Readers Book Exchange
Final chapter for Readers Book Exchange
John Threlkeld is preparing to close the doors of his second-hand bookstore in Timaru for the last time.
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Passion for teaching music rewarded
Passion for teaching music leads to prestigious award
A renowned choral character who has inspired young musicians across Canterbury to tackle "their fears and get on stage" says it was "rather nice" to receive a prestigious QSM.
Medal moment marked with a gift
Christchurch Commonwealth Games medal moment marked with a gift
Flat on his back and looking to the heavens, Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Tayler never could have imagined the impact his victory in Christchurch would have on NZ sport 50 years on.
Man jailed over driving offences
Man jailed over driving offences
An Oamaru man who struck a 14-year-old girl with his car in 2018 has been jailed for more driving charges five years on from her death.
GM farewelled at emotional ceremony
GM farewelled at emotional ceremony
In a tear-filled farewell ceremony, cultures and communities came together to farewell Katy Houstoun from her role as general manager of Multicultural Aoraki.
The Twizel house trapped in time
The Twizel house trapped in time
A Twizel house trapped in time is set to provide a permanent snapshot of the town’s hydro glory days.
Volunteer blown away by recognition
Volunteer blown away by recognition
A local rugby league referee has kicked off the year strongly, receiving a top South Island volunteer award.
Ashburton council’s year in review
Building delays in turtle town: Ashburton council’s year in review
The one thing the Ashburton's council wanted to deliver in 2023 did not happen after a string of delays.
Images show proximity of fire to Kirwee homes
Images show proximity of fire to Kirwee homes
Aerial images highlight the extent of the damage caused by a vegetation fire believed to have been started by sparks from the brakes of a freight train in Kirwee, Canterbury.
Fire warning after near-miss in Mackenzie Basin
Fire warning after near-miss in Mackenzie Basin
A senior fire officer is urging Mackenzie Basin residents not to be complacent about wildfires after a lucky near-miss and more volatile conditions ahead.
Fatal crash driver likely did not see stop sign, coroner rules
Fatal crash driver likely did not see stop sign, coroner rules
A van driver killed in a quadruple fatal crash in mid Canterbury likely did not see a stop sign when he went through an intersection into the path of an oncoming truck, a coroner has ruled.
Ashburton gets extra cash for road upgrades
Ashburton gets extra cash for road upgrades
Bonus funding has been found for road resilience projects around Ashburton.
National triallists head for transtasman showdown
National triallists head for transtasman showdown
A top lineup, including New Zealand’s victorious triallists in the two-test transtasman sheep dog trial series against Australia, are heading for a major showdown in South Canterbury this month.
Multisport pavilion ready for turf
Multisport pavilion ready for turf
After a year of solid progress, the Fraser Park redevelopment in Timaru is poised to enter the new year in a strong position.
Two shot, one injured in Timaru motel shooting
Two shot, one injured in Timaru motel shooting
Police are investigating after two people were shot at a motel in Timaru overnight.
Timaru sheds destroyed in massive hedge fire
Timaru sheds destroyed in massive hedge fire
A huge fire in a macrocarpa hedge in Claremont, near Timaru, destroyed two outbuildings on Wednesday night and threatened a house.
Further fire restrictions for Mid-South Canterbury
Further fire restrictions for Mid-South Canterbury
As summer starts to take hold, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring further fire season changes across Mid-South Canterbury.
Fireworks ban for Mackenzie Basin
Fireworks ban for Mackenzie Basin
Fire restrictions are being put in place for the Mackenzie Basin as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over summer.
'Shameful' acts revealed in court
'Shameful' acts revealed in court
An Oamaru man has been forced to reflect on his "shameful” behaviour after being confronted with audio recordings of his violence.
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