Rachael Comer

Timaru's $3 million playground is a national finalist for a third time after being named as one of the top three in an inaugural competition recognising the country's best locations and local legends.

Staff and residents at a Timaru rest home are outraged after the theft of outdoor furniture from the complex, comparing the act to “pinching something from your grandmother”.

A Timaru courier driver is excited about his first solo abstract art exhibition and says it shows art is accessible to anyone, no matter their background.

A small black cat who captured the hearts of workers at Alliance Smithfield now has a permanent home after the closure of the 139-year-old meatworks operation.

Temuka man Charlie Kelley doesn't remember anything about the day he collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest, but he will never forget those who saved his life.

Robyn Valentine knows the excitement of seeing her wearable art creations on stage and wants others to know how it feels.

In a bid to bring some colour into Timaru's CBD, artists have been gathering in Stafford St and creating in front of the public, with the hope it will also inspire others.

Despite a summer of below average weather, the miniature train at Caroline Bay in Timaru has been steaming ahead with an upturn of passengers compared with last year.

The liquidation of a South Canterbury company that operated a cafe in Temuka is complete with those owed money left out of pocket.

Renee Sargent sees many positives about the town she lived in for the first 23 years of her life.