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South CanterburyJuly 21

Asbestos found in Timaru theatre during redevelopment

Asbestos has been discovered at Timaru's Theatre Royal, which is undergoing a multi-million-dollar redevelopment.
    Asbestos found in Timaru theatre during redevelopment
    Asbestos found in Timaru theatre during redevelopment
    South CanterburyJuly 3

    Major Canterbury solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval

    A Canterbury solar farm big enough to cover 320 rugby pitches has been granted provisional approval by a Fast-track panel.
    Major Canterbury solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval
    Major Canterbury solar farm granted provisional Fast-track approval
    South CanterburyJune 22

    Triple-murderer Lauren Dickason's date for appeal set

    Triple-murderer Lauren Dickason's appeal against her conviction for killing her three daughters in Timaru will be heard in February.
    Triple-murderer Lauren Dickason's date for appeal set
    Triple-murderer Lauren Dickason's date for appeal set
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    South CanterburyJune 21

    Canterbury councils leave door open for Waitaki

    Waitaki's northern neighbours are firming up amalgamation plans and say there is room in their alliance for the Waitaki district.
    Canterbury councils leave door open for Waitaki
    Canterbury councils leave door open for Waitaki
    South CanterburyJune 19

    22% rates rise set to be trimmed as angry residents plan protest

    Amid death threats and widespread community anger Waitaki mayor Mel Tavendale has moved to reverse a deeply unpopular 22% rates rise.
    22% rates rise set to be trimmed as angry residents plan protest
    22% rates rise set to be trimmed as angry residents plan protest
    South CanterburyJune 18

    Threatened beach to get multi-million dollar fix

    A landmark Otago beach at risk of being washed away and taking the state highway with it will be reinforced with more rock armour in a $3 million project.
    Threatened beach to get multi-million dollar fix
    Threatened beach to get multi-million dollar fix
    South CanterburyJune 18

    Christchurch man named as person who died in Lake Tekapo

    Police have named the man who died after entering Lake Tekapo last week.
    Christchurch man named as person who died in Lake Tekapo
    Christchurch man named as person who died in Lake Tekapo
    South CanterburyJune 17

    Death threats targeting councillor under investigation

    Police are investigating the death threats made to a Waitaki councillor ahead of a 22% rates rise in the district.
    Death threats targeting councillor under investigation
    Death threats targeting councillor under investigation
    South CanterburyJune 17

    Another body found in Lake Tekapo

    The body of a man has been found in Lake Tekapo, the second in less than a week.
    Another body found in Lake Tekapo
    Another body found in Lake Tekapo
    South CanterburyJune 15

    Teens referred to Youth Aid over school fire

    Two 13-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid after a huge fire engulfed trees at Waitaki Boys’ High School in Oamaru, police say.
    Teens referred to Youth Aid over school fire
    Teens referred to Youth Aid over school fire
    South CanterburyJune 15

    Man lived in Christchurch motel for years to get dialysis

    Finding your kidneys are failing and you need dialysis is confronting enough, but for Waimate man John Jensen, his burden was added to by having to live in a Christchurch motel for two and a half years to receive treatment.
    Man lived in Christchurch motel for years to get dialysis
    Man lived in Christchurch motel for years to get dialysis
    South CanterburyJune 11

    'South Island falcon taxi': Team effort saves the life of injured bird

    A NZ falcon found seriously injured on a Canterbury highway was saved by a team of “bird taxi” drivers who rushed it to a wildlife hospital hundreds of kilometres away.
    'South Island falcon taxi': Team effort saves the life of injured bird
    'South Island falcon taxi': Team effort saves the life of injured bird
    South CanterburyJune 11

    Award-winning refurbishment shows 'us why heritage matters' - mayor

    The refurbishment of a Timaru heritage building, the new Parakiore Recreation and Aquatic Centre in Christchurch, and a Lyttelton chapel were among the winners at the Canterbury Architecture Awards.
    Award-winning refurbishment shows 'us why heritage matters' - mayor
    Award-winning refurbishment shows 'us why heritage matters' - mayor