Mackenzie District, Lake Tekapo

'Mum and dad' landlords affected by law changes

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.

Tasty treats part of new Timaru business

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Budding Timaru businesswoman bakes a new batch for Millie Rose

All women obstetrics specialist team for South Canterbury

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

After decades with no permanent female gynaecologist, Timaru Hospital now has three.

Have you seen Flash?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Kathy Schofield wants her missing magpie mate, Flash, back.

Nominate a favourite local for a Local Like!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View moreGot a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...

Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate). Nominate now

Mission Feedback – Join the conversation

Mission Feedback

As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand … View moreAs a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.

Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.

Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?

Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz Join now

Exercise class, each Tuesday, 10-10.25 am

Waka from Timaru

Mixed, aerobic exercise class corner Tyne and Glenn St., Covenant Grace Church Hall. Just turn up, bringing hand towel and gym shoes. Silver coin donation. Queries phone 6866546

Poll: Should you take your shoes off at the front door?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along … View moreHey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?

Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?

It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.

Should you take your shoes off at the front door?

• Yes
• No
• Only in other people's homes if they ask

Vote View Results

• 50.6% Yes
  50.6% Complete
• 6.8% No
  6.8% Complete
• 42.6% Only in other people's homes if they ask
  42.6% Complete

399 votes

A Marlborough Sounds getaway? Yes please.

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

How many of you have heard of Arapawa Island? If you've got 10 friends or family (remember those social distancing rules), it's only $35 a night for this island escape.

Have you been signing the contact lists?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Contact lists causing confusion for some Timaru retailers.

Victory in long-running battle

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Waimate's St John Ambulance service welcomes more paid staff.

Reverse Equity Mortgage gives you options.

SBS Bank

Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the … View moreMake the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the flexible loan means regular payments aren’t required and you can repay all or some of the loan at any time.

For more details visit our website, contact your local SBS branch or call 0800 727 2265.

Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions, and fees apply. Find out more

Back your backyard

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.

It is not only humans needing a haircut after lockdown

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

Su Palmer is booked weeks ahead as she attempts to tame her four-legged clients' hairdos after lockdown.

Check out Temuka man's electric ride

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

E-bikes may be a growing craze but Trevor Birt built his own version of the modern day equivalent 34 years ago and is still using it regularly.