Start of efforts to defend ‘really good’ hospital
Timaru Hospital staff and supporters are not going down without a fight, standing up against what it says is a removal of decision-making from the region.
Standing against hospital changes
Standing against hospital changes
The battle has begun to fight a proposal that would see Timaru Hospital brought under the umbrella of the Dunedin-based Southern health district.
Call to bin waste collection changes
Call to bin waste collection changes
A hospitality business in Geraldine wants changes to the district's green bin system to be given the red light.
Trust still going above and beyond
Trust still going above and beyond
A South Canterbury charitable trust is continuing to fund breast screening mammograms for women aged 70-74 years until the government begins the extension of its age criteria.
Sports stadium gets go-ahead
Sports stadium gets go-ahead
A new eight-court indoor sports stadium at Aorangi Park has been given the green light.
Golfing all day for a good cause
Golfing all day for a good cause
Two Timaru workmates are swinging into action to play 72 holes at Gleniti Golf Course tomorrow.
A Waihi high school musical
A Waihi high school musical
Waihi’s Wildcats are in the house.
New show for all makes and models to raise funds
New show for all makes and models to raise funds
A new all models and makes car show is set to debut at Caroline Bay this weekend.
Track and field nationals at Aorangi
Track and field nationals at Aorangi
More than 1000 top high school track and field athletes from around the country are set to compete in Timaru next month.
Nitrate spike avoided, council says water safe
Nitrate spike avoided, council says water safe
Nitrate levels in the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme have increased since the alarm was raised last month.
Roll at school largest in over a decade
Roll at school largest in over a decade
Waimate High School has recorded its highest roll number for a decade.
Brass band to celebrate a big year
Brass band to celebrate a big year
The Alpine Energy Timaru Brass Band is preparing to sound off the year in style.
Scientist honoured by district
Scientist honoured by district
The man behind one of fluid mechanics’ greatest mysteries has taken his place in the Timaru District Hall of Fame.
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Council wants waste-to-energy plant removed from fast-track process
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Council wants waste-to-energy plant removed from fast-track process
The Waimate District Council is calling on the government to cut the controversial Project Kea from the Fast-track Approvals Bill process.
Ex-pupils meet for 60-year reunion
Ex-pupils meet for 60-year reunion
A group of ex-Timaru Boys’ High School pupils have reunited after six decades.
Project keeping arrivals warm
Project keeping arrivals warm
A long-running initiative is ensuring newcomers to the region are getting a warm welcome.
Charity prepares for pick-up
Charity prepares for pick-up
Horns will be honking on Timaru streets on Monday as the annual Toot for Tucker takes place.
Sausages win bronze, silver in poultry
Sausages win bronze, silver in poultry
The butchery team at New World Timaru have proved they are a cut above.
Charity ride returns for 21st event
Charity ride returns for 21st event
Training rides are under way for cyclists taking part in next year’s Charity Bike Ride.
New market for young entrepreneurs
New market for young entrepreneurs
Kids will be playing the market this weekend.