Great season for resilient terns
A colony of black-fronted terns/tarapirohe near Twizel has defied the odds and raised a bumper number of fledglings this year, despite an unprecedented season of challenging weather.
Picture-perfect
Picture-perfect
Lake Ruataniwha put on a great display in the Mackenzie Basin on Thursday, during a day of extreme temperature variations where the mercury went from -1.5°C to a high of 18°C.
Artist has global plan bee
Artist has global plan bee
Timaru has become the first New Zealand town to join The Good of the Hive phenomenon.
Waihi principal welcomed by pōwhiri
Waihi principal welcomed by pōwhiri
Waihi School has officially welcomed its eighth headmaster in the school’s 117-year history.
Breastfeeding encouraged with event
Breastfeeding encouraged with event
Babies were put to the breast last week for The Big Latch On.
World-class turf ready for champs
World-class turf ready for champs
South Canterbury’s new $1.3million hockey turf was officially opened at the weekend.
Club on track to establish new base
Club on track to establish new base
The South Canterbury Model Engineering Club is looking to make good on its promise to continue full steam ahead.
Families fundraise to attend games
Families fundraise to attend games
A team of young athletes are not letting disability define them as they prepare to head to Auckland for the Halberg Games later this month.
Veges for breakfast? April Fool’s
Veges for breakfast? April Fool’s
The residents at Enliven Wallingford were caught off guard with an April Fool’s prank last week.
Museum reopens after three years
Museum reopens after three years
The grand reopening of the Temuka Courthouse Museum was held at the weekend.
Couple establish long-term fund for community organisations
Couple establish long-term fund for community organisations
A Winchester couple known for their dedication to the local community through their business Pye Group have taken a big step towards ensuring ongoing support for the area.
Concerns over abuse, misinformation aired
Concerns over abuse, misinformation aired
Mackenzie Acting Mayor Karen Morgan has drawn a line under criticism of her council, referring some social media comments to Netsafe which may take further action.
Football returns to park
Football returns to park
For the first time in almost two decades the classic rugby posts of Fraser Park were swapped for the net of a football goal.
Club rugby coming back home
Club rugby coming back home
After a four-year hiatus, club rugby is set to return to Fraser Park.
20 years of helping newcomers
20 years of helping newcomers
Timaru woman Kate Wright has been helping migrants settle in South Canterbury for over two decades.
Marae open for 30th year
Marae open for 30th year
South Canterbury’s local Marae Ā Iwi is set to mark three decades of growth, perseverance and hard mahi.
Restoration project boosted
Restoration project boosted
Local farmers have worked together on a project to get native plants thriving along Strathconan Stream in Fairlie, with support from the Ōrāri Temuka Ōpihi Pareora water zone committee.
Woman charged with murder of Waimate man
Woman charged with murder of Waimate man
A fourth person, a woman, has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Public invited to quake prep event
Public invited to quake prep event
Omarama residents are encouraged to attend an essential event next Thursday, as the South Island braces for a 75% chance of a major earthquake originating from the Alpine Fault in the next 50 years.
Two football clubs merge
Two football clubs merge
The green and white of the newly formed Timaru United Sports Club is set to take to the field for the first time this season.