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    Atmosphere of warmth and care

    Hospice South Canterbury volunteer "flower girls" are (from left) Pam Niles, Rose Cooney, Annie...

    Atmosphere of warmth and care

    Five Timaru volunteers are proving you are never too old to be a flower girl.

    Chorale impress again at Big Sing regional final

    Members of the Craighead Chorale show off the John Leslie Trophy they received at the Otago-South...

    Chorale impress again at Big Sing regional final

    The Craighead Chorale has once again achieved success at the Otago-South Canterbury regional finale of The Big Sing.

    Work begins on Rangitata River stopbanks

    Work in progress on the new Rangitata stopbanks. Photos: supplied

    Work begins on Rangitata River stopbanks

    Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has begun construction on three new stopbanks designed to contain flows to the south branch of the Rangitata River during floods.

    Young chef takes gold in competition

    New Zealand Certificate of Cookery student Katherine Bell received a gold medal for her efforts...

    Young chef takes gold in competition

    Geraldine’s Katherine Bell is enjoying the sweet taste of success after winning a gold medal against some tough competition in the Ara Institute of Canterbury Trainee Chef of the Year awards.

    Musician releases first solo recording

    Charlotte Talbot is set to launch her first solo single I'm Not Ready which was written after her...

    Musician releases first solo recording

    A Temuka musician is about to go it alone.

    Temuka Embroidery Guild to open doors to the community

    Members of the Temuka Embroidery Guild at work. Photos: supplied

    Temuka Embroidery Guild to open doors to the community

    Threads, talent and tradition will be on display as the Temuka Embroidery Guild prepares to open its doors to the community next month.

    Group to host former poet laureate

    Former New Zealand poet laureate David Eggleton will be the special guest poet at the upcoming...

    Group to host former poet laureate

    It is shaping up to be a busy winter for the South Canterbury Live Poets group with two major events on the horizon.

    South Canterbury Chamber launches new leadership series

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    South Canterbury Chamber launches new leadership series

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is expanding leadership development opportunities across the region.

    Letter to the Editor

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    Letter to the Editor

    Last week, our man in Wellington, Miles Anderson MP, boasted that farmers are, "the backbone of the economy".

    Finding balance in a digital world

    For many young people — particularly those in rural communities or minority groups seeking peer...

    Finding balance in a digital world

    Navigating the digital landscape is one of the defining challenges of youth development today.

    Matariki Motor Muster proves affordability helps popularity

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    Matariki Motor Muster proves affordability helps popularity

    The Geraldine Matariki Motor Muster is chugging back for a fourth year.

    Teams shine at Kyokushin Karate nationals

    Representing Timaru Kyokushin Karate at the New Zealand nationals was (from left) senpai Bob...

    Teams shine at Kyokushin Karate nationals

    Three teams from South Canterbury have walked away from the New Zealand Kyokushin Karate nationals with top honours.

    Team bring home Alan Reid trophy

    (From left) David Mealings, Lyn Brown, Mary Mealings and Kelvin Lockyer. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Team bring home Alan Reid trophy

    Three teams qualified for post section play in the Old Bank Cafe & Bar-sponsored Masters Fours Zone Qualifier tournament held at the weekend.

    Plucky US city is a revelation

    Grapevine Vintage Railroad. Photo: Grapevine CVB

    Plucky US city is a revelation

    Old-soul Texas meets modern fun in Grapevine.

    Scheme approval brings ‘certainty’

    The Waitaki Dam is one of six hydro-electric power plants owned by Meridian Energy. PHOTO:...

    Scheme approval brings ‘certainty’

    The decision to approve the operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme for another 35 years is the right one for New Zealand, Meridian Energy’s chief executive Mike Roan says.

    Team of relay drivers save injured kārearea/NZ falcon

    The injured kārearea/New Zealand falcon is bundled up warmly for its journey and vet assessment....

    Team of relay drivers save injured kārearea/NZ falcon

    An injured kārearea/New Zealand falcon has been transported hundreds of kilometres by a team of relay drivers after it was discovered injured on a rural highway near Lake Tekapo/Takapō.

    Rainfall sets up growing season

    Applying winter sprays like copper protects garden plants from diseases like black spot. PHOTO:...

    Rainfall sets up growing season

    June began with an extended spell of dry settled weather and mild temperatures.

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    Firm wants to transform dairy block into solar farm

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    Firm wants to transform dairy block into solar farm

    A 500mw solar farm could be built on 653ha near Twizel — producing enough power for about 130,000 homes.

    Timaru triple-murderer's date for appeal set

    Lauren Dickason was sentenced to 18 years in prison in June 2024. File photo

    Timaru triple-murderer'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.

    Coaching creating confident goalies

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    Coaching creating confident goalies

    A completely free and volunteer-run training school is aiming to ensure the future of South Canterbury football is in safe hands.
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