Five-time winning feat emulated
Five-time winning feat emulated
A Timaru Girls’ High School student has retained the prestigious Christine Castle Cup for a record-equalling fifth time.
Alpine Energy customers to be credited
Alpine Energy customers to be credited
Alpine Energy are set to make a one-off credit to customers after a historical error between 2015 and 2024.
Mayor calls for more council collaboration
Mayor calls for more council collaboration
Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has called on councils across South Canterbury to seize the opportunity to collaborate on more efficient and affordable water services.
'Like a washing machine': Kayaker lost life after hitting hole
'Like a washing machine': Kayaker lost life after hitting hole
A skilled Queenstown kayaker drowned after becoming caught in a river hazard resembling a ‘‘washing machine’’, a coroner says.
Bagpiper makes top cut
Bagpiper makes top cut
South Canterbury piper William McArthur has qualified for one of the most prestigious bagpipe events in the country.
Students’ food drive a success
Students’ food drive a success
Roncalli College students have been stocking shelves at a local foodbank.
Morris Minors just 'make you smile’
Morris Minors just 'make you smile’
About 65 Morris Minors will arrive in Timaru from as far afield as Auckland and Dunedin for the Easter event.
Raising funds to boost participation
Raising funds to boost participation
The Aorangi region men’s Eagles Halberg Tournament has done its part to raise money for children around the country.
From tiny seeds big pumpkins grow
From tiny seeds big pumpkins grow
A 52kg whopper has been named the pick of the patch at a Timaru early childhood education centre’s pumpkin growing challenge.
Consultation period open for Waimate’s LTP
Consultation period open for Waimate’s LTP
Consultation is now open for the Waimate District Council’s Long-Term Plan 2025-34.
Passion for history leads to sequel
Passion for history leads to sequel
An ex-Waimate author is set to continue her novel series based on her own genealogy studies.
Local Legend: Jill Wallace
Local Legend: Jill Wallace
Jill Wallace of Lawrence is this week’s Silver Fern Farms — Clutha Leader Local Legend.
Kapa haka event ‘soul- filling’ for eager pupils
Kapa haka event ‘soul- filling’ for eager pupils
Newcomers were welcomed to the Kapa Haka Cultural Exchange at Lawrence Area School (LAS) last Thursday, April 10.
School treated with dog surprise
School treated with dog surprise
Hundreds of children met the Balclutha Dog Training Group outside Cross Recreation Centre for their final class of term last Friday, April 11.
Electric final games in Filipino society league
Electric final games in Filipino society league
The Clutha Filipino Society Summer Basketball League concluded an electrifying season on Saturday, March 29 as the Clutha Kings reigned supreme and the Kanto Bots secured first runner-up at the...
College setting for AOS exercise
College setting for AOS exercise
Two armed offenders, 30 armed police and students with life-threatening injuries set the stage for an "invaluable" lesson at Cromwell College.
Boosting granny flats ‘good news’
Boosting granny flats ‘good news’
Government's plan to waive building and resource consents for granny flats up to 70 square metres is good news for Queenstown as it’ll increase housing stock, a local planner says.
Arrow Miners Band’s final hurrah
Arrow Miners Band’s final hurrah
Father Time has caught up with the magnificent Arrow Miners Band.
Gallery super-sizes
Gallery super-sizes
Queenstown's Milford Galleries has taken over the long-vacated former McKenzie & Willis showroom in Gorge Rd to dramatically lift its profile in the resort.
Making ‘approachable’ music
Making ‘approachable’ music
Anne Rodda, the director of this Easter’s Whakatipu Music Festival, wants locals and also visitors filling up Queenstown this weekend to know there’s another side to the resort "than only adventure...