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The Timaru District has the lowest Covid-19 cases of the three districts in South Canterbury according to the DHB.
A group of Twizel seamstresses has stepped in to sew scrubs for the town's medical centre, a project they say was done " with love".
The Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait times, better communication or level of care. We'd need you to be happy to be identified and photographed (from a distance). If you think you can help, please email senior journalist Andrea Vance on andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz.
South Canterbury businesses are embracing online options in these different economic times.
Timaru-based Heartland Chips is busy and happy providing comfort food during lockdown.
Rob Boswell has built a Field of Remembrance in his backyard in Waimate because he says "we must acknowledge Anzac Day in some formal way".
Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation
Your emotional and mental wellbeing is important. It is normal to feel stressed or lonely when self-isolating, but there are some things you can do to feel better.
Even if you are not sick you may be feeling anxious about COVID-19. This is normal.
Reach out to your family and whānau, friends… View moreYour emotional and mental wellbeing is important. It is normal to feel stressed or lonely when self-isolating, but there are some things you can do to feel better.
Even if you are not sick you may be feeling anxious about COVID-19. This is normal.
Reach out to your family and whānau, friends and workmates. Sharing how we feel and offering support to others is important.
We want to remind you that if you or someone you know is struggling right now, there is free help available.
See below a list of helplines throughout New Zealand ?
Kia Kaha Aotearoa.
Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'
Colourful messages of hope are brightening a Timaru street during lockdown.
A South Canterbury flour mill has landed new contracts with two national supermarket chains as demand for its product has significantly increased during lockdown.
Reon Park's training involves 400 to 500 kilometres a week and the lockdown sees him completing a large portion indoors.
The Community Trust Mid and South Canterbury has confirmed $142,360 in grants to a number of organisations.
A South Canterbury manufacturer is meeting a changing demand during lockdown.
Timaru Countdown shoppers were 'not at increased risk' of catching virus after a man with Covid-19 went shopping there, according to medical expert.
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