Waimate Whitehorse Lions
Waimate Whitehorse Lions
A high tea was in store for the Waimate Whitehorse Lions at their June meeting at the Waimate Town and Country Club.
Regions
Local solutions to local problems
Local solutions to local problems
Council amalgamation and the removal of regional councils is a major talking point lately.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
I recently spent some days in hospital and I have nothing but praise for the quality professional care I received.
New revelations on how weed seeds spread
New revelations on how weed seeds spread
Space invaders (weed plants) are on the increase all over the world.
Rescue crew urging community to push limits to help save lives
Rescue crew urging community to push limits to help save lives
A paramedic on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is calling on the community to step up and join its life-saving mission through Back to Base.
Getting behind Back to Base challenge
Getting behind Back to Base challenge
When Timaru woman Kirsty Shefford signed up for the inaugural Back to Base Challenge in 2024, she knew she was raising money for a life-saving service.
Off to support Nelson in Glasgow
Off to support Nelson in Glasgow
A pipe dream is being realised by four South Canterbury Highland band players.
Private hospital marks 114 years of care
Private hospital marks 114 years of care
Bidwill Hospital is celebrating providing 114 years of private surgical care in Timaru.
Strong showing for local boxers
Strong showing for local boxers
A pair of Timaru boxers have made their gym proud after fighting their way to national honours.
Matariki tournament proves a popular format
Matariki tournament proves a popular format
The Matariki Classic fours and pairs indoor bowls tournament was played on Saturday with teams of four playing three games of fours and three games of pairs, with team members rotating for the latter.
Gleniti team claim Aorangi Stylemaster Tray
Gleniti team claim Aorangi Stylemaster Tray
Twelve clubs competed for the Aorangi Stylemaster Tray which was held last month at the Gleniti Golf Club.
Breaking the plastic habit
Breaking the plastic habit
Residents are being encouraged to ditch the packaging, as part of nationwide initiative Plastic-Free July.
Tapanui gearing up for 150th
Tapanui gearing up for 150th
Vintage wheels are turning in Tapanui as the town prepares to celebrate its 150th jubilee this summer.
Matariki shines bright at Tapanui
Matariki shines bright at Tapanui
The unveiling of a bright yellow bench seat symbolising the flowers of the native kōwhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago last Friday.
Local legend
Local legend
Former Otago Community Hospice fundraiser in South Otago, Julia Tibble, receives her Silver Fern Farms Local Legend award last week.
Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead
Matariki a time to reflect, remember and plan ahead
Being out and about in our district and getting to know our communities more is where I feel most at home.
Toy story hidden Milton gem
Toy story hidden Milton gem
A Milton group wants more children to share in affordable play, thanks to a well-kept local secret.
Lions root for good causes
Lions root for good causes
A local service club has raised $78,000 towards good causes, thanks to the humble brassica.
Crescent overcomes Owaka
Crescent overcomes Owaka
Photos by Richard Davison
Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century
Clutha finish unbeaten as West Taieri bring up a century
The semifinal picture is sorted after the final round robin matches of the Southern Region Rugby competition were played this weekend.