Asset sale to offset shortfall
Asset sale to offset shortfall
The South Canterbury Multiple Sclerosis Society is blaming the economic downturn for its decision to put its Timaru premises up for sale or lease.
Guy Williams
Arts scene attracts ex Timaruvian
Arts scene attracts ex Timaruvian
Melbourne may only be a few hours by jet plane from New Zealand, but for former Timaru woman Eleanor Riley, it is a city that has been pulled nearer to Europe by its large immigrant population.
ACC funding cut questioned
ACC funding cut questioned
ACC'S decision to scrap a falls-prevention programme for the elderly does not make economic sense, a Waimate physiotherapist says.
Family prays for missing men
Family prays for missing men
The family of one of two men missing after a boating tragedy on Lake Tekapo is praying they have survived.
Company 'chuffed' with award
Company 'chuffed' with award
Barker's of Geraldine employees will have every right to celebrate in style at a function to mark their company's 40th birthday tomorrow evening.
3 crashes since layout change
3 crashes since layout change
imaru District Council will review the layout of a suburban Timaru intersection following the third reported crash there since it was redesigned last year.
Reusable reminders bag pair Ecan award
Reusable reminders bag pair Ecan award
Gleniti School pupils Sophie Chambers and Emily Davies-Martin have won an Environment Canterbury (Ecan) junior award and are now in the running for the prestigious Wrybill Trophy.
'Green drought' brings fire risk
'Green drought' brings fire risk
South Canterbury's rural fire chief is poised to impose fire restrictions as the region faces the prospect of its driest summer in five years.
Band makes national finals
Band makes national finals
Timaru rock band These Dancing Wolves have proved that cream always rises to the top by making the finals of Smokefreerockquest for the second year running.
Science fair to showcase more than 50 exhibits from pupils
Science fair to showcase more than 50 exhibits from pupils
The fruits of three months' labour by inquiring young Mackenzie minds will go on display when the Mackenzie Schools Science Fair opens in Fairlie on Tuesday.
School bus safety target of campaign
School bus safety target of campaign
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is concerned that too many people exceed the speed limit when passing a stationary school bus, putting children at risk. The Official New Zealand Road Code...
Wolves one video from final
Wolves one video from final
Timaru Boys' High School band These Dancing Wolves overcame high expectations and a tight songwriting deadline to win the Smokefreerockquest Timaru regional title.
Seasoned instructor takes lead at Dobson
Seasoned instructor takes lead at Dobson
After 20 years of chasing winters around the world, Mount Dobson's new ski school director Adam Cuff has returned to where it all began.
A second byte at justice for Bain
A second byte at justice for Bain
As the dust settles on the not guilty verdict for David Bain, a Timaru mathematician and computing expert is now free to talk about his near seven-year involvement with the case.
Intuition puts lucky couple behind wheel
Intuition puts lucky couple behind wheel
A Kimbell couple who won a bright yellow, fully refurbished 1964 Volkswagen Beetle in a raffle are attributing their success to women's intuition.
'Gifted' shooter wins NZ Deerstalking Association award
'Gifted' shooter wins NZ Deerstalking Association award
A young Timaru marksman has been named New Zealand's most outstanding young deerstalker of the year.
Mountain guide captured spirt of the alps
Mountain guide captured spirt of the alps
Gottlieb Braun-Elwert would not make a great hunter.
Festival flush with success
Festival flush with success
The Timaru Festival of Roses Trust has won the Supreme Award at the TrustPower Timaru District Community Awards.
Big plans for Strathallan anniversary
Big plans for Strathallan anniversary
Timaru will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Strathallan with a re-enactment of its landing, a free concert and a fireworks display at Caroline Bay.
Fresh water for Arowhenua Marae
Fresh water for Arowhenua Marae
Arowhenua is to benefit from a $65,000 upgrade of its water supply.