Canterbury’s regional councillors have mooted the idea of forming a South Island General Assembly to lobby the government. That’s in response to suggestions regional councils could be abolished.

Dr Sophie Febery, who left Methven Medical Centre after being barred from seeing patients in person during the Covid-19 pandemic because she refused to be vaccinated, has been found guilty of ...

Ethyn McTier, 23, was killed in the workplace accident in Timaru.

Week nine of the NBS Men’s league saw four teams take to the court, first the Eagles and the Knights, then the Nomads and the Checkers. The Knights handed the Eagles a surprising defeat, beating them ...

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The Celtic Sea Snakes celebrated more than a win after their game against the Timaru Harlequins. They thumped the South Canterbury team 73 - 0, a bittersweet moment for Celtic player Amelia Aldridge ...

Longbeach School students at the school's very first Matariki event. Front row, Annabel George (left), Fergus Stoddart, Ben Mckerchar, Fraser Bell, Genevieve Sheldon, Hazel Molloy. Back row, Hugo ...

Market days are no longer welcome on a section of Ashburton’s main street during business hours. It means a popular annual market day in September has to move - but only just down road. Retailers had ...

A new government initiative aims to give farmers more power over their power. The Solar on Farms package was announced last week by Minister for energy Simon Watts. “Kiwi farmers have a long history ...

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Our news, online, all the time.30 May 2025 • 1 min read Hot pools, cool vibes Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa ties into the wellness vibe that Methven has. It’s a perfect place to visit for a holiday, ...

Greg Cross, pictured in action, said the Ashburton Street Sprints on tomorrow and Sunday is an event not to miss.