Losing locks for good cause
Connor Laurie is terrified.
Welcome to Castle Smile-a-lot
Welcome to Castle Smile-a-lot
A young Timaru girl has been gifted her own castle fit for a princess after having her wish granted.
Show tells tale of Operation Grapple
Show tells tale of Operation Grapple
A new exhibition at the South Canterbury Museum is set to serve as a sobering reminder of a bygone era.
$170K in grants distributed
$170K in grants distributed
The Aoraki Foundation’s annual funding round has just been completed, over $170,000 having been distributed to various charities and projects in South Canterbury.
Third EP to cement singer’s sound
Third EP to cement singer’s sound
A Timaru-born singer-songwriter believes she has found her sound ahead of a third EP release.
Menzshed to hold opening
Menzshed to hold opening
Menzshed Waimate will host its grand opening on Sunday.
Fundraiser doubles
Fundraiser doubles
Fairlie’s fourth Trunk-or-Treat drew in the crowds.
Jogging memories of the hydro days
Jogging memories of the hydro days
A visual collection of Twizel’s hydro past is continuing to grow.
Possible history brought to dinner theatre
Possible history brought to dinner theatre
Blackadder II The Golden Age will be brought to life at the Playhouse this month.
Almost $190K given to community
Almost $190K given to community
Nearly $200,000 of grants to help organisations with operational costs was distributed throughout Mid and South Canterbury late last month.
Generations of family history gone with plant closure
Generations of family history gone with plant closure
Members from two Timaru families have worked more than 300 years combined at the Smithfield plant, they're now among hundreds of people trying to figure what to do next after losing their jobs.
Reunited after 200 days
Reunited after 200 days
Cosmo the cat is back.
Staff’s worries made public in rally
Staff’s worries made public in rally
Glenwood Home staff took to the streets on Friday afternoon in a rally to seek support for their concerns about health and safety and a bullying culture at the aged care facility.
Students awarded Japan scholarship
Students awarded Japan scholarship
A pair of Timaru secondary school students are set for the trip of a lifetime after receiving a scholarship to visit Japan.
Sports broadcaster honoured by district
Sports broadcaster honoured by district
The voice behind many of New Zealand’s greatest sporting moments has been inducted into the Timaru District Hall of Fame.
Show of the trenches
Show of the trenches
The South Canterbury Military Fair is back once again to give the public a glimpse into the past.
Aorangi team perform at nationals
Aorangi team perform at nationals
A group of Aorangi gymnasts have shone on the national stage.
Bouts to be ‘Timaru versus everyone’
Bouts to be ‘Timaru versus everyone’
For the third time Timaru fight fans are set to be entertained as the Southern Trust Events Centre is transformed into the colosseum.
Bus with 26 passengers slides off road near Aoraki/Mount Cook
Bus with 26 passengers slides off road near Aoraki/Mount Cook
A bus carrying 26 passengers slid off the road on its way to Aoraki/Mount Cook Village in heavy snow on Saturday afternoon.
Aurora amazes
Aurora amazes
The radiant reds and gleaming greens that have decorated South Canterbury skies this year are set to stick around a little longer.