Generations of family history gone with plant closure
Members from two Timaru families have worked more than 300 years combined at the Smithfield plant, they're now among hundreds of people trying to figure what to do next after losing their jobs.
Reunited after 200 days
Reunited after 200 days
Cosmo the cat is back.
Staff’s worries made public in rally
Staff’s worries made public in rally
Glenwood Home staff took to the streets on Friday afternoon in a rally to seek support for their concerns about health and safety and a bullying culture at the aged care facility.
Students awarded Japan scholarship
Students awarded Japan scholarship
A pair of Timaru secondary school students are set for the trip of a lifetime after receiving a scholarship to visit Japan.
Sports broadcaster honoured by district
Sports broadcaster honoured by district
The voice behind many of New Zealand’s greatest sporting moments has been inducted into the Timaru District Hall of Fame.
Show of the trenches
Show of the trenches
The South Canterbury Military Fair is back once again to give the public a glimpse into the past.
Aorangi team perform at nationals
Aorangi team perform at nationals
A group of Aorangi gymnasts have shone on the national stage.
Bouts to be ‘Timaru versus everyone’
Bouts to be ‘Timaru versus everyone’
For the third time Timaru fight fans are set to be entertained as the Southern Trust Events Centre is transformed into the colosseum.
Bus with 26 passengers slides off road near Aoraki/Mount Cook
Bus with 26 passengers slides off road near Aoraki/Mount Cook
A bus carrying 26 passengers slid off the road on its way to Aoraki/Mount Cook Village in heavy snow on Saturday afternoon.
Aurora amazes
Aurora amazes
The radiant reds and gleaming greens that have decorated South Canterbury skies this year are set to stick around a little longer.
Smithfield plant closure confirmed
Smithfield plant closure confirmed
The expected news of a proposal to close Alliance Group’s Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru was confirmed last week.
Martial artist gets Hall of Fame spot
Martial artist gets Hall of Fame spot
The Timaru district has inducted its first traditional martial artist into the local Hall of Fame.
Wearable arts pieces honour and celebrate
Wearable arts pieces honour and celebrate
Community House is bringing glamour to the region.
College team gave it their all in finals
College team gave it their all in finals
A group of eight Mackenzie College students have tackled the adventure of a lifetime.
Halloween Hamlet to scare and delight
Halloween Hamlet to scare and delight
This Halloween the museum will witness a murder most foul.
Tournament an ace fundraiser for cancer
Tournament an ace fundraiser for cancer
Tennis South Canterbury was tickled pink last week after hosting a new tournament to raise funds for breast cancer.
New nurse thankful for scholarship
New nurse thankful for scholarship
A new Geraldine nurse is reaping the rewards of a scholarship she received as a student.
Deportation order served to Lauren Dickason
Deportation order served to Lauren Dickason
Convicted triple-murderer Lauren Dickason has been served with a deportation order that will take effect upon her release from prison.
'I've been wondering where the next dollar is coming from'
'I've been wondering where the next dollar is coming from'
Hundreds of Smithfield employees have found themselves out of jobs today, after Alliance Group announced it would be closing the country's oldest meatworks.
Plea to get breast check-up
Plea to get breast check-up
A Geraldine resident is urging others to get their routine mammogram, and to be aware of any changes in their bodies.