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    Boxers held their ground: coach

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    High cost of petrol fuels rally

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    Police name woman killed in Twizel e-scooter crash

    Police have named the woman who died in an e-scooter crash in Twizel.

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    Highway reopens after crash near Geraldine

    State Highway 79 has reopened after a crash brought down power lines near Geraldine this afternoon.

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    Politics evening informs, engages local youth

    A youth-focused political information evening in Timaru has proved popular.

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    Breastfeeding event brings mums together

    Timaru’s youngest residents have latched on to a good idea.

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    Taking on the leadership roles at Mackenzie College this year are (from left) deputy head girl...

    Young leaders to support students

    The Courier is catching up with student leaders in secondary schools throughout South Canterbury. In this instalment by reporter Connor Haley, we have the school leaders from Mackenzie...

    Stadium fundraising target $2.4m

    Calling for community support for the Aorangi Stadium redevelopment are (from left) fundraising...

    Stadium fundraising target $2.4m

    The South Canterbury community is being asked to fund 10% of the $24.2 million Aorangi Stadium redevelopment.

    Festival set to return with even more mud

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    Festival set to return with even more mud

    The Y Central South Island and the Tongan Society South Canterbury are set to play in the mud for a good cause.

    National Disc Golf Championships

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    National Disc Golf Championships

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    Unique book for children teaches area’s fossil history

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    Unique book for children teaches area’s fossil history

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    MS support branch to mark 60 years

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    MS support branch to mark 60 years

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    Athlete beats 8000 to triumph

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    A Timaru Girls' High School teacher had a sexual relationship with two students. Photo: Google Maps

    Timaru Girls' High teacher had sexual relationships with two students

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    Keeping it in the family

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    New, modern boat to aid young rowers

    A remarkable act of generosity has made this year’s Maadi Regatta all the more exciting for Timaru Boys’ High School.

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    Choir boosted for ‘dramatic’ performance

    St Mary’s Church in Timaru is set to celebrate Passiontide with a special choral performance.
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