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What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.
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Matatū, Poua produce drama
Matatū, Poua produce drama
South Canterbury rugby fans were served up a sporting treat with Matatū and Hurricanes Poua dishing up a dramatic encounter in Timaru at the weekend.
Club covers gap in hospital needs
Club covers gap in hospital needs
A club in Geraldine has added a splash of colour to the Timaru Hospital’s viewing room.
Timaru’s landscape changes with the times
Timaru’s landscape changes with the times
An iconic part of the Timaru skyline since the early 1970s has disappeared.
Feedback sought on best way forward
Feedback sought on best way forward
Residents across the Timaru district are being invited to have their say on one of the biggest local government reform opportunities in a generation.
Volunteer shines light on others
Volunteer shines light on others
A Timaru volunteer has stepped into the spotlight in an attempt to shine it on others.
Doing her part from the other side of the world
Doing her part from the other side of the world
A Venezuelan woman residing in Timaru is doing her part to support her home country after it was left devastated by two large strike-slip earthquakes last month.
Raptor trust opens new facility
Raptor trust opens new facility
A decade of rehabilitating raptors has been celebrated with the opening of a new falcon/kārearea captive breeding facility in Timaru.
Council CE announces resignation
Council CE announces resignation
After nearly a decade serving as chief executive of the Waimate District Council, Stuart Duncan has announced his resignation.
Council adopts plan, 5.2% rates increase
Council adopts plan, 5.2% rates increase
Waimate District Council has adopted its 2026-27 Annual Plan, confirming an overall rates increase of 5.2%.
Scottish theme for Savage & Entertainment Club concert
Scottish theme for Savage & Entertainment Club concert
The Waimate Savage & Entertainment Club was back to normal — as far as normal goes for them — with their third concert on Sunday afternoon, June 21.
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.
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.