Smithfield plant closure confirmed
Smithfield plant closure confirmed
The expected news of a proposal to close Alliance Group’s Smithfield meat processing plant in Timaru was confirmed last week.
Martial artist gets Hall of Fame spot
Martial artist gets Hall of Fame spot
The Timaru district has inducted its first traditional martial artist into the local Hall of Fame.
Wearable arts pieces honour and celebrate
Wearable arts pieces honour and celebrate
Community House is bringing glamour to the region.
College team gave it their all in finals
College team gave it their all in finals
A group of eight Mackenzie College students have tackled the adventure of a lifetime.
Halloween Hamlet to scare and delight
Halloween Hamlet to scare and delight
This Halloween the museum will witness a murder most foul.
Tournament an ace fundraiser for cancer
Tournament an ace fundraiser for cancer
Tennis South Canterbury was tickled pink last week after hosting a new tournament to raise funds for breast cancer.
New nurse thankful for scholarship
New nurse thankful for scholarship
A new Geraldine nurse is reaping the rewards of a scholarship she received as a student.
Deportation order served to Lauren Dickason
Deportation order served to Lauren Dickason
Convicted triple-murderer Lauren Dickason has been served with a deportation order that will take effect upon her release from prison.
'I've been wondering where the next dollar is coming from'
'I've been wondering where the next dollar is coming from'
Hundreds of Smithfield employees have found themselves out of jobs today, after Alliance Group announced it would be closing the country's oldest meatworks.
Plea to get breast check-up
Plea to get breast check-up
A Geraldine resident is urging others to get their routine mammogram, and to be aware of any changes in their bodies.
The Groove bringing blues to garden
The Groove bringing blues to garden
A veteran Timaru band is bringing music back to the botanic gardens this weekend.
Eye to future as club celebrates 90 years
Eye to future as club celebrates 90 years
The South Canterbury Model Engineering Club has marked its 90th anniversary with plans to continue full steam ahead.
School pupils reunite, 65 years on
School pupils reunite, 65 years on
More than six decades on, West School’s class of 1959 paid a visit to their old school as part of a long-awaited reunion.
Expect delays over summer: NZTA
Expect delays over summer: NZTA
With summer on the way so too are roading contractors.
Fundraising by the book
Fundraising by the book
The latest Bookarama chapter has successfully closed.
Speeding cars a serious risk
Speeding cars a serious risk
Residents and staff at Strathallan Healthcare and Lifecare Village have raised serious concerns about speeding vehicles in the community.
Ensuring there are gifts under the tree
Ensuring there are gifts under the tree
Waimate’s Christmas Child initiative is back for the eighth time, aiming to ensure no child misses out on waking up to presents on Christmas morning.
Boxing trio triumph
Boxing trio triumph
A trio of young boxing siblings from Waimate’s Taafaki Boxing club have made their mark on the national stage.
Challenge planning up and running
Challenge planning up and running
Planning for the Otipua Challenge has got off to a running start.
Under-14s take title
Under-14s take title
A South Canterbury U14 basketball team have made association history by winning the pinnacle tournament in their age group.