Successful second go at Pukaki
A self-proclaimed "Newfie Zealander" has swum the entire length of Lake Pukaki — and is believed to be just the second person to do so.
Five-time winning feat emulated
Five-time winning feat emulated
A Timaru Girls’ High School student has retained the prestigious Christine Castle Cup for a record-equalling fifth time.
Bagpiper makes top cut
Bagpiper makes top cut
South Canterbury piper William McArthur has qualified for one of the most prestigious bagpipe events in the country.
Students’ food drive a success
Students’ food drive a success
Roncalli College students have been stocking shelves at a local foodbank.
Alpine Energy customers to be credited
Alpine Energy customers to be credited
Alpine Energy are set to make a one-off credit to customers after a historical error between 2015 and 2024.
Service to Timaru calling from God
Service to Timaru calling from God
For many generations of Timaruvians David Bruce was their first introduction to the Bible.
Morris Minors just 'make you smile’
Morris Minors just 'make you smile’
About 65 Morris Minors will arrive in Timaru from as far afield as Auckland and Dunedin for the Easter event.
Raising funds to boost participation
Raising funds to boost participation
The Aorangi region men’s Eagles Halberg Tournament has done its part to raise money for children around the country.
Mayor calls for more council collaboration
Mayor calls for more council collaboration
Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has called on councils across South Canterbury to seize the opportunity to collaborate on more efficient and affordable water services.
From tiny seeds big pumpkins grow
From tiny seeds big pumpkins grow
A 52kg whopper has been named the pick of the patch at a Timaru early childhood education centre’s pumpkin growing challenge.
Consultation period open for Waimate’s LTP
Consultation period open for Waimate’s LTP
Consultation is now open for the Waimate District Council’s Long-Term Plan 2025-34.
Passion for history leads to sequel
Passion for history leads to sequel
An ex-Waimate author is set to continue her novel series based on her own genealogy studies.
Improved angling compliance reported
Improved angling compliance reported
There has been improved angling compliance at the Mackenzie Basin hydro canal fishery.
Great season for resilient terns
Great season for resilient terns
A colony of black-fronted terns/tarapirohe near Twizel has defied the odds and raised a bumper number of fledglings this year, despite an unprecedented season of challenging weather.
Picture-perfect
Picture-perfect
Lake Ruataniwha put on a great display in the Mackenzie Basin on Thursday, during a day of extreme temperature variations where the mercury went from -1.5°C to a high of 18°C.
Artist has global plan bee
Artist has global plan bee
Timaru has become the first New Zealand town to join The Good of the Hive phenomenon.
Waihi principal welcomed by pōwhiri
Waihi principal welcomed by pōwhiri
Waihi School has officially welcomed its eighth headmaster in the school’s 117-year history.
Breastfeeding encouraged with event
Breastfeeding encouraged with event
Babies were put to the breast last week for The Big Latch On.
World-class turf ready for champs
World-class turf ready for champs
South Canterbury’s new $1.3million hockey turf was officially opened at the weekend.
Club on track to establish new base
Club on track to establish new base
The South Canterbury Model Engineering Club is looking to make good on its promise to continue full steam ahead.