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The rain may have eased overnight but the MetService is warning more rain could cause further issues for South Canterbury. According to the weather forecasting agency, the Timaru region had 17.6mm of rain on Sunday, but had not received any rain since 2am Monday. Residents throughout South … View moreThe rain may have eased overnight but the MetService is warning more rain could cause further issues for South Canterbury. According to the weather forecasting agency, the Timaru region had 17.6mm of rain on Sunday, but had not received any rain since 2am Monday. Residents throughout South Canterbury are being asked by the Timaru District Council to drive with care, and expect significant amounts of surface water. Read more
Delwyn Ritchie's gift of life to her sister has prompted a conversation about organ donation and a fundraising effort to help others.
A soggy and stormy end to spring could spell further erosion problems for Patiti Point on Timaru's eastern coastline.
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!
Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View moreResene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!
Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
The generosity of people in South Canterbury has quickly come to fore around the Family Works/Timaru Herald Christmas tree.
Family Works staff Margaret Bruce, Liz Munro and Kate Oliver were at The Herald picking up a bevy of presents just two days after it was set up as a place to drop gifts to … View moreThe generosity of people in South Canterbury has quickly come to fore around the Family Works/Timaru Herald Christmas tree.
Family Works staff Margaret Bruce, Liz Munro and Kate Oliver were at The Herald picking up a bevy of presents just two days after it was set up as a place to drop gifts to ensure "everyone gets a little something special to unwrap this Christmas".
Donations can be dropped off until December 21.
Read more about the tree and how to donate in the story link below.
Totara Valley residents have woken to power outages as South Canterbury was subject to more wild weather overnight Tuesday. Alpine Energy says power went out at 10.45pm on Tuesday and was not expected to be restored until midday on Wednesday. Read more
We need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them… View moreWe need your help! These SIX creative applicants who are finalists in for the People's Choice Award as part of Resene Colour My Community. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive the final prize! Read a little information about each of the ideas and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 December. More information here.
These glass houses are not the kind you grow food in, but a house with glass walls and a glass roof, that tourists hire so they can lie in bed and gaze up at the night sky.
White Ribbon is asking men to take the online pledge and stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women.
With 41% of a front line officers time spent dealing with family violence, we need you to stand up by taking The Pledge.
Find out more at whiteribbon.org.nz
Timaru women Trish Andrews and Bev McFarlane are scrubbing out graffiti - one tag at a time.
With the second teachers' strike on Thursday, parents and community centres have been getting ready to help out.
Do you treat your pets at Christmas? Do you have a neighbour to keep an eye on your property while you're away? What do you find stressful at this time of the year? Take part in the Great New Zealand Christmas Survey!
It will only take a couple of minutes to complete - and you'll be … View moreDo you treat your pets at Christmas? Do you have a neighbour to keep an eye on your property while you're away? What do you find stressful at this time of the year? Take part in the Great New Zealand Christmas Survey!
It will only take a couple of minutes to complete - and you'll be in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Almost all South Canterbury primary schools will close on November 15 in support of their teachers taking part in a nationwide strike.
Those teachers will take part in a public protest on State Highway 1 on the same day, New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI) national executive … View moreAlmost all South Canterbury primary schools will close on November 15 in support of their teachers taking part in a nationwide strike.
Those teachers will take part in a public protest on State Highway 1 on the same day, New Zealand Educational Institute Te Riu Roa (NZEI) national executive representative, and Pleasant Point-based teacher, Barbara Curran said.
At this stage Timaru Christian School and Waihi School will stay open on the day while Winchester Rural School, Beaconsfield School, Barton Rural School and Grantlea Downs have yet to confirm whether they will be open or closed.
This is the second strike for the year, and most of the same issues from the first strike are the focus for this one, Curran said.
Sarah Drummond and Chanelle O'Sullivan have come up with a solution to back seat boredom on long road trips and they've self-funded it to help other parents through the often gruelling experience of travelling with children. We have a copy of the book to give away. To go in the draw … View moreSarah Drummond and Chanelle O'Sullivan have come up with a solution to back seat boredom on long road trips and they've self-funded it to help other parents through the often gruelling experience of travelling with children. We have a copy of the book to give away. To go in the draw comment below with a fun fact about your favourite place to visit in the South Island.
Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
… View moreEntries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary
These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
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