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South CanterburyAugust 18

Police hunt for witnesses after pedestrian critically injured in Timaru

A pedestrian has been left critically injured after being hit by a vehicle in Timaru this morning.
    Police hunt for witnesses after pedestrian critically injured in Timaru
    Police hunt for witnesses after pedestrian critically injured in Timaru
    South CanterburyAugust 17

    Residents ‘to push back’ on solar projects

    Members of the Mackenzie community have gathered to learn about proposed fast-tracked solar projects that will be decided by Wellington.
    Claire Taylor, local democracy reporter
    Residents ‘to push back’ on solar projects
    Residents ‘to push back’ on solar projects
    South CanterburyAugust 14

    One dead after Geraldine crash

    A person was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Geraldine last night.
    One dead after Geraldine crash
    One dead after Geraldine crash
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    Timaru bull wins trophy for top New Zealand-bred Holstein Friesian sire

    An LIC bull, Tronnoco AR Sadio-ET S3F, bred by Tony and Keri O'Connor of Tronnoco Farming Co Ltd near Timaru, has won the 2026 Mahoe Trophy.
    Timaru bull wins trophy for top New Zealand-bred Holstein Friesian sire
    Timaru bull wins trophy for top New Zealand-bred Holstein Friesian sire
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    South Canterbury chasing silverware to start netball rep season

    South Canterbury’s senior women representative netball team is aiming to kick off the season with silverware this weekend.
    Connor Haley
    South Canterbury chasing silverware to start netball rep season
    South Canterbury chasing silverware to start netball rep season
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    Community to the fore as family faces house fire fallout

    A Geraldine family is coming to terms with the loss of a lifetime of toys, tools and memories after a recent blaze.
    Shelley Inon
    Community to the fore as family faces house fire fallout
    Community to the fore as family faces house fire fallout
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    South CanterburyAugust 13

    Councils unite behind Head Start proposal to reshape local government

    The mayors of the Timaru, Mackenzie, Waimate and Waitaki districts have jointly lodged a proposal to the government under the Head Start programme.
    Councils unite behind Head Start proposal to reshape local government
    Councils unite behind Head Start proposal to reshape local government
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    A busy season of boxing for the Timaru Association Gym

    A busy winter for the Timaru Boxing Association Gym is set to be capped off with a home town tournament.
    Connor Haley
    A busy season of boxing for the Timaru Association Gym
    A busy season of boxing for the Timaru Association Gym
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    New community fund gets turf project over the line

    A new community fund supporting Temuka, Winchester and the surrounding districts has made an immediate impact, with its very first grant helping turn a long-held community goal into reality.
    New community fund gets turf project over the line
    New community fund gets turf project over the line
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    Musicals making a comeback at Opihi College

    After a long hiatus, the curtains will raise once more at Opihi College.
    Shelley Inon
    Musicals making a comeback at Opihi College
    Musicals making a comeback at Opihi College
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    Young people lead the way in new Generation Give initiative

    It is not uncommon for young people to be described as disconnected from their communities, but across South Canterbury, a different story is unfolding.
    Young people lead the way in new Generation Give initiative
    Young people lead the way in new Generation Give initiative
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    Golden jubilee and young artists to be celebrated at Aigantighe

    The Aigantighe Art Gallery is shaping up for a busy weekend, with the opening of two new exhibitions.
    Golden jubilee and young artists to be celebrated at Aigantighe
    Golden jubilee and young artists to be celebrated at Aigantighe
    South CanterburyAugust 13

    Local-laden NZ squad return from U18 Fistball World Championships

    A squad comprised solely of South Cantabrians has returned home after making its first foray on to the world fistball stage.
    Connor Haley
    Local-laden NZ squad return from U18 Fistball World Championships
    Local-laden NZ squad return from U18 Fistball World Championships