Waimate to Radio Hauraki
Waimate to Radio Hauraki
A Waimate-born media personality is upping the levels after slotting in to a new prime time spot at Radio Hauraki.
$100K raised for Alzheimer’s support
$100K raised for Alzheimer’s support
A dollar-for-dollar pledge campaign has resulted in $100,000 being raised for Alzheimers South Canterbury.
Riding for the disabled seeking help
Riding for the disabled seeking help
A long-running South Canterbury non-profit is looking for more volunteers to help keep it trotting on.
Couple celebrate 70 years of love
Couple celebrate 70 years of love
If his mate hadn’t convinced him to go to a dance one night in Brighton, Ron Beard might never have met the woman who has been his wife for 70 years.
Highland pipe band lands 3rd
Highland pipe band lands 3rd
The South Canterbury Highland Pipe Band has continued to leave judges blown away after competing at the National Pipe Band Championships earlier this month.
Pink van is saving lives
Pink van is saving lives
People in Timaru are being invited to visit Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand’s Pink Campervan for free breast health advice this month.
All-stars Timaru-style
All-stars Timaru-style
A chat after a night at summer league basketball sparked a few extra matches on the court and has now turned into a fundraiser.
Waimate vet calls time on long career
Waimate vet calls time on long career
It was 1977 when newly-graduated veterinarian Dougall McLachlan rocked up to Waimate in his orange Morris Marina car.
Teen duo conquer 3000km together
Teen duo conquer 3000km together
A pair of Geraldine High School students have successfully tackled the 3000km Te Araroa trail.
‘There will never be another Jingles’
‘There will never be another Jingles’
A Timaru identity who welcomed shoppers to a local store for nearly a decade has died.
Students put in the mahi for women fleeing violent abuse
Students put in the mahi for women fleeing violent abuse
Students at Timaru Boys’ High School have come together to support women fleeing domestic violence.
Community stalwart wins top award
Community stalwart wins top award
Timaru woman Roselyn Fauth has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to the South Canterbury community.
One critical, one serious after crash near Waimate
One critical, one serious after crash near Waimate
One person has been critically hurt and another seriously injured in a crash north of Waimate.
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Council tackling water supply issue
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Council tackling water supply issue
Work to rectify a drinking-water supply issue at Glenavy is progressing, the Waimate District Council says.
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125th anniversary of camp to be celebrated
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125th anniversary of camp to be celebrated
Glenavy Fishing Camp is turning 125 this year.
Ron keeps on clocking up kms
Ron keeps on clocking up kms
One participant of this year’s Central South Island Charity Bike Race has proved that age is no barrier.
Second time lucky for 150th jubilee
Second time lucky for 150th jubilee
After a five-year delay, Winchester Rural School is set to celebrate 155 years of rural education.
Helping hand from Timaru to Paraguay
Helping hand from Timaru to Paraguay
A church group in Timaru are making life easier for a non-profit organisation in Paraguay.
DIY evening aims to help you nail it
DIY evening aims to help you nail it
A free evening of DIY tips and tricks is aiming to help the community finish off all those odd jobs around the house.
Gift improves access for those with MS
Gift improves access for those with MS
A special donation is promising to reopen the community for those living with multiple sclerosis in South Canterbury.