Friday, June 5, 2026

Getting their skates on for Australia

Two South Canterbury skaters are in line to compete in Australia next month. Kyla Beveridge, 15, and Grace Worner, 16, have the opportunity to compete...

‘Nature is an amazing classroom’

In what is described as the highest classroom in New Zealand, Department of Conservation (Doc) ranger Lisa Winterfeldt sits 1200m up a mountain to...
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Kiwi generosity under pressure

New Zealand is a generous country. Kiwis are quick to lend a hand or a dollar when someone needs support. Our society is built on generosity,...

Life in plastic isn’t really fantastic

THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION, with TOM O'CONNOR Why do we produce so much rubbish? Most men over 40 will be aware of the dangers of buying...

Learning what you don’t want to

That's A Good Question, with Tom O'Connor Why do we tell little kids untrue stories? In the far off times of my childhood, Santa was one...

Radio replaced with hysterics

That's a Good Question with Tom O'Connor. Why do sports commentators scream into microphones? The first microphone replaced shouting, yodelling, smoke signals and megaphones as a...

We all have a duty to protect ocean

Voice for Nature with Ines Stager Each year at the beginning of March, Seaweek is celebrated in various parts of New Zealand. Activities during the...

Record-setting sailor gives thanks

In May 2019, British woman Jeanne Socrates, then 76, was forced to dock at Timaru after damage to her to her 38ft yacht, S/V Nereida,...

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