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    Shot putter Tom Walsh is again the Trust Aoraki Sportsperson of the Year. Photos: supplied

    Sporting excellence acknowledged

    World champion shot putter Tom Walsh has claimed South Canterbury’s top sporting honour for a fourth time.

    South Canterbury win Calder Shield

    The winning South Canterbury indoor bowls team with the Calder Shield are (back row, from left) B...

    South Canterbury win Calder Shield

    South Canterbury downed Ashburton 14-10 in the Calder Shield in Timaru last Wednesday.

    Bell triumphs in Sth Canty singles final

    West End's Andrew Bell celebrates his South Canterbury Centre singles title win with daughter...

    Bell triumphs in Sth Canty singles final

    In a classic game of two halves, West End’s Andrew Bell staged a massive comeback to claim the South Canterbury Centre singles title.

    Mixed pairs title for Geraldine players

    Contesting the South Canterbury Open Mixed Pairs final were the pairs of Roger Glendinning and...

    Mixed pairs title for Geraldine players

    In a display of precision and tactical composure, Geraldine’s Roger Glendinning and Linda Gallagher have claimed the South Canterbury Open Mixed Pairs 2x4x2 title.

    Combined Timaru-Temuka team claims title

    Celebrating their Silver Pennant win are the Timaru/Temuka combined team of (from left) Anne Seed...

    Combined Timaru-Temuka team claims title

    The final round of the Aorangi Women’s Silver Pennants was held recently at the Timaru Golf Course.

    ‘Real urgency’ over local govt reform

    Federated Farmers says Environment Canterbury has been a dysfunctional and divided shambles since...

    ‘Real urgency’ over local govt reform

    Federated Farmers is calling on Canterbury’s council leaders to move quickly and show real leadership for their communities in the face of impending local government reform.

    More monster machines on way for Twizel display

    More monster machines on way for Twizel display

    Several big donations and new arrivals has seen an impressive collection of earthmoving machinery in Twizel grow even larger.

    Farewelling rescue role

    Helen McKeown is closing the chapter on her time at Food Rescue Aoraki. PHOTOS: SHELLEY INON

    Farewelling rescue role

    The founder of Food Rescue Aoraki is hanging up the van keys for the last time this week.

    Weekend planner

    Clothes, bikes and more can be mended at Repair Cafe.  PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

    Weekend planner

    What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.

    New museum building taking shape

    South Canterbury Museum director Philip Howe watches as the first vertical panel of the new...

    New museum building taking shape

    Excitement is building as the new South Canterbury Museum space has begun to take shape.

    Govt gives amalgamation ultimatum

    Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has voiced his support for the government’s recent announcement...

    Govt gives amalgamation ultimatum

    The government has given councils an ultimatum: come up with amalgamation plans within three months or the government will do it for you.

    Season opener a success

    Hunting at Wainono Lagoon on opening day are (from left) Sam Carlaw, gundog Bear, Russell Halkett...

    Season opener a success

    Ponds, rivers and lagoons across South Canterbury were a hive of activity as the 2026 duck-shooting season officially opened at the weekend.

    Players double-up for tournament

    Trophy winners of the South Canterbury doubles petanque tournament. Photos: supplied

    Players double-up for tournament

    Last Saturday petanque players across South Canterbury gathered for the annual doubles tournament.

    Confidence, self belief found at Ara

    Janaya Smith-Allan celebrates graduating in a certificate of health and wellbeing at Caroline Bay...

    Confidence, self belief found at Ara

    Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Timaru graduation brought many strands of Janaya Smith-Allan’s life together.

    High blood pressure under the spotlight

    The Heart Foundation will offer free blood pressure checks to the public at a pop-up clinic at...

    High blood pressure under the spotlight

    High blood pressure is quietly putting more than a million New Zealanders at risk of heart disease — and many do not know it.

    Rangers save horse’s life with angle grinder

    Doc and Fenz workers with a rescued Manuka the horse (right). PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Rangers save horse’s life with angle grinder

    Department of Conservation (Doc) ranger Gary Hayes did not have time to think as he went to help a horse trapped in a float and close to death.

    Students return to the limelight

    The cast for Wheelers Luck are busy with dress rehearsal for this weekend’s performance. PHOTO:...

    Students return to the limelight

    After a long hiatus, Mackenzie College students are treading the boards this weekend.

    New additions to heritage precinct

    The latest addition to the Twizel Heritage Machinery display, a 992B cat loader, in action....

    New additions to heritage precinct

    Several recent donations have contributed to the growth of what is shaping up to be the largest collection of earthmoving machinery in New Zealand.

    Next Gen board member welcomed

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Isabella Shillito has...

    Next Gen board member welcomed

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Isabella Shillito as its first Next Gen board member.

    NZ’s top-tasting tap water set to be crowned

    Photo: ODT files

    NZ’s top-tasting tap water set to be crowned

    New Zealand’s best-tasting tap water will be crowned in Rotorua next week before going head-to-head with Australia’s finest, all in the same day.
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