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    For young DJ sets are just the bassline

    Quinn ‘‘Procy’’ Proctor is making his name and performing nationally as a skilled drum and bass...

    For young DJ sets are just the bassline

    To celebrate New Zealand Music Month, The Courier has caught up with some of South Canterbury’s musical maestros to talk about their journeys and experiences with music.

    Banding together to help save a life from cancer

    Craig Workman’s bandmates are holding a concert to raise money for his daughter Kim’s much-needed...

    Banding together to help save a life from cancer

    Geraldine musicians are joining forces to help raise money for essential medication for a bandmate’s daughter.

    Pupils amazed by alien art installation

    Bringing talk of aliens to the Geraldine Primary School playground with his large art...

    Pupils amazed by alien art installation

    A "moon landing" at Geraldine Primary School has started whispers of aliens.

    Parkrun pitch proves popular

    More than 100 people attended the inaugural Caroline Bay parkrun event. PHOTO: DARREN DE GROOT

    Parkrun pitch proves popular

    Timaru has become the latest location to join a globe-spanning fitness phenomenon.

    Wind’s not a spoiler for wing foilers

    Evan Gillespie (left) and Brad Dennison make the most of the nor’wester on Caroline Bay for an...

    Wind’s not a spoiler for wing foilers

    When the wind comes up over Caroline Bay, a small group of Timaru men head out to harness its power for a wing foiling session.

    Fabric sale no stitch-up

    Altrusa International of Timaru members (from left) May Mason, Karen Liddy and Maureen Skinner...

    Fabric sale no stitch-up

    Fabrics are front and centre this Sunday as Altrusa International of Timaru holds its annual fabric and craft fair.

    MP’s office picketed over contentious pay equity bill

    Protesters rallied in opposition to government changes to the Equal Pay Act last week. PHOTO:...

    MP’s office picketed over contentious pay equity bill

    Timaru’s Canon St was a sea of umbrellas and placards last week as many protested changes to pay equity legislation.

    Honouring unrecognised airmen

    Preparing for a memorial wall which will be set up later this year at the South Canterbury...

    Honouring unrecognised airmen

    Long-forgotten heroes are being remembered by a local organisation.

    Top rally driver pays a visit to Timaru Girls’ High School

    Top New Zealand rally driver Emma Gilmour stopped off at Timaru Girls’ High School with her...

    Top rally driver pays a visit to Timaru Girls’ High School

    New Zealand’s fastest female rally driver made a pitstop at Timaru Girls’ High School last week.

    ‘Sound of Music’ makes its return

    Bringing the popular classic to life in Waimate this month are (from left) Rob Smith who plays...

    ‘Sound of Music’ makes its return

    Waimate is alive with The Sound of Music.

    Fundraiser to help build new trail

    Celebrating the good beginnings on the Waimate Trail are organisers (from left) Peter Patterson,...

    Fundraiser to help build new trail

    Waimate men will swap gumboots for high heels when they strut their stuff for a fundraiser next month.

    Geraldine rugby coach killed in quad bike accident

    Jamie Reith died in a quad bike accident in South Canterbury last week. Photo: Supplied/Geraldine...

    Geraldine rugby coach killed in quad bike accident

    A Geraldine rugby coach, described as a "mentor" and "second father", has been identified as the victim of a fatal quad bike accident at Waitohi, near Pleasant Point last week.

    Start of a month on the end

    Preparing for Hospice Awareness Month are (from left) Hospice South Canterbury clinical nurse...

    Start of a month on the end

    A month of free events aims to open discussions around death and getting your ducks in a row.

    Hope for good season at end of an era

    Last week’s snow dumped a solid 55cm base on to Mt Dobson, hopefully a good omen for the coming...

    Hope for good season at end of an era

    Last week’s 55cm snow dump on the slopes of Mt Dobson Skifield has the Foote family cautiously optimistic for the coming — and possibly their last — season.

    Art flows in for Plunket fundraiser

    Canterbury artist Kelvin McMillan and RSM Law Plunket Art Show committee member Julia Traylor...

    Art flows in for Plunket fundraiser

    Artists around New Zealand are throwing their support behind the annual RSM Law Plunket Art Show.

    Former MP named new CEO

    Tim Barnett

    Former MP named new CEO

    Tim Barnett is the new chief executive officer of the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury.

    Craighead to give ’em Elle

    Natalie Holland (centre), 16, will be taking on the role of Elle Woods in the musical Legally...

    Craighead to give ’em Elle

    Harvard’s beloved blonde is set to take Craighead’s Turley Auditorium by glittery pink storm.

    Public talk on data’s role in conservation

    University of Canterbury professor Ann Brower is hosting a free public talk at the South...

    Public talk on data’s role in conservation

    A free talk on how data can be used to improve the conservation of New Zealand’s unique landscapes is set to be held at South Canterbury Eco-Centre next week.

    Art auction fundraiser returns

    Hanging a piece by acclaimed Otago artist Anita DeSoto for the Timaru North Rotary Art Auction...

    Art auction fundraiser returns

    Almost 100 pieces of local art are set to go under the hammer in an effort to support young South Cantabrians pursuing the arts.

    Funding to aid wetlands restoration

    Kakī first started visiting the farm five years ago. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Funding to aid wetlands restoration

    A Waikākahi farming family has secured funding support from its local water zone committee to restore the Hossack Wetland.
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