'Emotional time' as Timaru meat works closes its doors
Alliance says it will be an "emotional time" for the 55 remaining meat workers at its Smithfield plant in Timaru today, as it prepares to shut its doors after 138 years.
Regions
Decision cautiously welcomed
Decision cautiously welcomed
Protesters have welcomed the decision to retain clinical leadership roles at Timaru Hospital, but are warning there may be more battles to come.
Gen Z spin on history an online hit
Gen Z spin on history an online hit
A series of "slay" videos by the South Canterbury Museum is proving a "vibe" with the community.
Supermarkets back local foodbank
Supermarkets back local foodbank
A pair of Timaru supermarkets are indulging in the gift of giving this Christmas.
Blitzen’s big show set to bring panto cheers
Blitzen’s big show set to bring panto cheers
Blitzen’s disappearance will be causing a stir this Christmas Eve.
Carrots sweet success for team
Carrots sweet success for team
An interschool project that created a 100% carrot-based sweetener has placed second at the national Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) finals.
End of era for hearing association
End of era for hearing association
A South Canterbury organisation spanning seven decades is signing off for the last time.
Fire, firework restrictions in place
Fire, firework restrictions in place
Canterbury and Mid-South Canterbury districts moved to restricted fire seasons last week.
Tap dancer makes top 15 in New Zealand
Tap dancer makes top 15 in New Zealand
Timaru tap dancer Neave Bruin has been named one of the top 15 dancers in New Zealand.
Minister to take on new mission
Minister to take on new mission
A Timaru presbyterian minister is preparing to undertake a new mission.
Water in Waimate safe to drink again
Water in Waimate safe to drink again
Nitrate levels in the Waimate water supply have reduced and the water can now be consumed again.
Tongan community backed
Tongan community backed
Christmas has come early for the Tongan Society South Canterbury after it received the gift of certainty.
Champagne Tree given new life by sculptor
Champagne Tree given new life by sculptor
A South Canterbury sculptor has saved and resurrected an iconic piece of Timaru history.
Gallery to reopen in style
Gallery to reopen in style
After a much anticipated wait, the Aigantighe Art Gallery’s Heritage House is set to officially reopen this weekend.
Your paper wants your summertime snapshots
Your paper wants your summertime snapshots
It is time to charge up the phone or dust off the digital camera.
Wearable arts competition showcase of creativity
Wearable arts competition showcase of creativity
The Timaru Festival of Roses highlighted creativity and community spirit with the return of wearable arts in the "Hats Off to Roses" competition held on November 30.
Garden a community work in progress
Garden a community work in progress
Temuka’s community garden has reaped its first harvest.
Carolling and cheer as silly season nears
Carolling and cheer as silly season nears
It’s time to tune the vocal cords as Christmas carol season arrives.
Travel club’s legacy passed on
Travel club’s legacy passed on
Nearly $2000 has made its way from South Canterbury’s now defunct travel club to Age Concern South Canterbury’s travel funds.