Delays coming on highway north of Timaru
Motorists using State Highway 1 between Timaru and Rakaia will need to plan for delays from Friday as resealing work gets under way.
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South Canterbury golfer off to US for a long drive
South Canterbury golfer off to US for a long drive
A former Geraldine golfer is not lacking drive as he eyes international silverware this year.
C-Play in the running for new award
C-Play in the running for new award
A local playground is battling it out to be named New Zealand’s top playground.
Tayler’s gold has new home at TBHS
Tayler’s gold has new home at TBHS
Richard "Dick" Tayler’s Commonwealth Gold medal has a new home.
Songs to spark intergenerational conversations
Songs to spark intergenerational conversations
Charlotte Talbot has been singing up a storm to get her EP ready for release next month.
Golfers to hit fairway for longest day
Golfers to hit fairway for longest day
Tomorrow’s longest day of golf will see mates battle it out against mates for a good cause.
Records set despite southerlies
Records set despite southerlies
Not even dreary weather could stop the magic at the annual Lovelock Classic permit meeting.
‘Sunsational’ activities offer fun
‘Sunsational’ activities offer fun
Free family fun is back on the cards this January.
Help for parents, teachers and children
Help for parents, teachers and children
South Canterbury parents struggling with their children’s challenging behaviours can tap in to useful advice from clinical psychologist Dr Ross Greene later this month.
Ski pole located in search
Ski pole located in search
Police conducted another search on Aoraki Mount Cook on Christmas Eve for the three climbers missing since December 2.
No licence most common offence
No licence most common offence
Anglers are being reminded to buy a sports fishing licence and carry it with them over the summer holidays.
Funding for new bridge confirmed
Funding for new bridge confirmed
Rangitata MP James Meager has welcomed news confirming funding for a second bridge across the Ashburton River.
Time to again show love for our lakes
Time to again show love for our lakes
A campaign is once again calling on lake visitors this summer to cherish the region’s renowned waters.
Climate resilience feedback given
Climate resilience feedback given
The community engagement phase of the Waimate District Council’s Climate Resilience Strategy has been completed.
Historian still has stories to tell
Historian still has stories to tell
A Waimate historian and author has continued his work to flesh out stories paying tribute to a bygone era.
Hard work draws record numbers
Hard work draws record numbers
The South Canterbury Museum has made its own history in 2024, recording its highest ever user number.
Lawyer chuffed at recognition
Lawyer chuffed at recognition
For years, Tony Shaw’s youngest daughter scoured new year’s and Queen’s Birthday honours lists for her dad’s name.
'Emotional time' as Timaru meat works closes its doors
'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.
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.