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A Timaru cyclist with learning disabilities is tackling the Central South Island Charity Bike Ride for the 10th time.
The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the difficulties of finding work when you're female and over 50. Anecdotally we are aware of women being shut out of the workforce around this time. If you can relate, and are willing to talk about your experience, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz
A Timaru woman's doll's house is not only filled with the most gorgeous miniature furnishings but is home to an imaginary family.
Among suggestions in a public survey distributed at a drop-in session were public play equipment for primary and secondary school age children, a mountain bike activity area, an eco-sanctuary, a community garden space, skateboard park, and public artwork and sculpture.
As students begin to head back to school, Timaru's fine weather shows little sign of abating, the MetService says.
It's been a fun ride but after 65 years behind the wheel, Mildred Low has decided to put the brakes on her driving.
Do you have strong links into your community? Can you represent a wide range of people? We want to hear from you.
We’re looking for people for our new Local Advisory Committees, who can offer insight into what matters to your community.
Nominate yourself or someone you know today.
Timaru mum is urging dog owners to think about whether they can control their pets after her six-year-old daughter was injured in a dog attack.
Many of us grew up flocking to Glassons, Hallenstein's, Cotton On and Just Jeans for our hardy perennials - jeans, t-shirts, summer dresses - and some of us still do.
But we're increasingly becoming aware that buying a $20 t-shirt that won't last the distance isn't that great … View moreMany of us grew up flocking to Glassons, Hallenstein's, Cotton On and Just Jeans for our hardy perennials - jeans, t-shirts, summer dresses - and some of us still do.
But we're increasingly becoming aware that buying a $20 t-shirt that won't last the distance isn't that great for the environment.
While some of us are pledging to only buy second hand or to invest in statement pieces - more expensive items that will last a long time- not all of us have that luxury.
We're wanting to speak to someone who isn't giving up their fast fashion any time soon, whether it's for economic or style reasons, personal choice or indifference to the environment. Maybe you're a student who likes the choice chain store fashion brings, or perhaps you're a parent whose children are growing too fast to risk splashing out on expensive clothing.
If this sounds like you, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.
A Timaru 10-year-old has been praised for his handling of a traumatic incident.
The person with the winning ticket sold in Twizel lives in the South Island with their family.
The summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill … View moreThe summer months are the perfect time for entertaining friends and family, and whether it’s a dinner party or BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home? Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill this summer. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, so remember these easy steps while cooking.
Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
The proposed boundaries for the 2020 General Election have Geraldine in the Waitaki electorate despite the fact the bulk of the Timaru District is in the Rangitata electorate.
Could it really happen? A project to create a colloquial map of New Zealand could make Timaz-hard and U-Ram-It more widely known names for Timaru, and its creator is seeking similar nicknames for Mackenzie towns.
Tell us your colloquial names for places in South Canterbury?
The organisers of Timaru's inaugural Soundsplash music festival are hailing the it as a success and have signalled it is likely to return in 2021.
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