Regions

SUBSCRIBER

Closed-door meetings over tensions between mayor and council boss

SUBSCRIBER

Closed-door meetings over tensions between mayor and council boss

Tensions at the top of the Invercargill City Council seem to have been resolved following a closed-door investigation.

SUBSCRIBER

'Archaic' Easter bylaws slammed

Wānaka business owners had a range of reactions to the change, with some happy they could operate...

SUBSCRIBER

'Archaic' Easter bylaws slammed

Wānaka’s business community have mixed feelings about Easter trading bylaws with one calling the rules "archaic".

Warning heritage buildings at risk over funding freeze

Invercargill's Civic Theatre is one of the city's most prominent heritage buildings. Photo:...

Warning heritage buildings at risk over funding freeze

A potential funding freeze for Invercargill’s heritage buildings could result in spiralling maintenance, an expert has warned.

Service to Timaru calling from God

David Bruce has faithfully served the South Canterbury community since arriving in Timaru in 1976...

Service to Timaru calling from God

For many generations of Timaruvians David Bruce was their first introduction to the Bible.

Five-time winning feat emulated

Bella Thin, 17, has matched Patricia Hayman’s long-standing record of winning the Christine...

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 are set to make a one-off credit to customers after a historical error between 2015 and 2024.

Mayor calls for more council collaboration

Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen is calling on South Canterbury councils to seize the...

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

Jeremy Norbury died while kayaking in the Turnbull River in 2023. Photo: Supplied

'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

South Canterbury pipe major William McArthur (left) leads the band on to the competition board at...

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

Collecting non-perishable food donations for a local foodbank are Roncalli College students (from...

Students’ food drive a success

Roncalli College students have been stocking shelves at a local foodbank.

Morris Minors just 'make you smile’

With their Morris Minors are (cars and people from left) Alistair Sabiston (1961 Morris 1000 four...

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

Attending the awards ceremony of the Eagles Halberg Tournament are (from left) winner of the...

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

Showing off their pumpkins are Learning Barn preschoolers (from left) Willow Burbery, 4, Lucy...

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

Waimate District Council. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

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

Jan Wells is back with a sequel to her 2023 novel Taming the Wild Grape. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY

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

Students harvest carrots from the school garden for the hangi. PHOTO: CLARE BLACKMORE

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

Dog trainer Allen Booth and Hannah, 4, show off a dog’s agility potential for Balclutha Primary...

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

Clutha Kings took the championship trophy at the Filipino Society basketball finals in Balclutha,...

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

Members of the Armed Offenders squad rush into Cromwell College during a drill last week. PHOTO:...

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.

Search form

Search form