Wednesday 30th May, 2018

One of the first farms to test positive for Mycoplasma bovis has been visited by the Prime Minister.

Jacinda Ardern's given assurances the Government will help farmers affected by the disease and it appears the message is being well received.


Thursday 24th May, 2018

Visitors to the South Canterbury Traction Engine and Transport Museum stepped back in time on Saturday for the club's annual chaff-cutting day.


Thursday 24th May, 2018

The artist behind the murals on Waimate's twin grain silos has finally finished his artwork.

The project began in March and depicts notable people from the Waimate area.


Friday 27th April, 2018

Following an incident on Anzac Day, fire crews discovered that, while smoke alarms had been installed, their long-life batteries had not been activated.


Thursday 19th April, 2018

Young actors got a chance to show off their Shakespearian skills at the Aoraki heats in Geraldine recently.

The South Today went along for a bit of highbrow education.


Wednesday 18th April, 2018
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A fire aboard a fishing boat at Prime Port Timaru is finally out after burning for a week.

Fire and Emergency NZ crews were aboard the Dong Won 701 still dampening down hot spots yesterday.


Wednesday 04th April, 2018

One of the prizes at the recent Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up competition was taken by nine-year-old Flynn Nurse and his pet dog Belle.


Thursday 22nd March, 2018

Timaru reverberated to the rumble of classic cars prowling the streets last weekend.

The cars were parading the town as part of the Caroline Bay Rock and Hop fundraiser.


Friday 02nd March, 2018
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The New Zealand Flying Champs are being held in Timaru this week.

With the South Canterbury Aero Club hosting some of the country's top pilots.


Thursday 22nd February, 2018

The Ashburton Rock n Roll Club is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Some of the club's members not only do the dance moves of the 1950s, but own cars from that era too.