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Councillors beat challenger
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Councillors beat challenger
Two South Canterbury farmers have been re-elected to the Environment Canterbury council table.
Rural connectivity strategy called for
Rural connectivity strategy called for
Rural New Zealand is being left behind on connectivity, and a new survey suggests urgent action is needed from both mobile companies and the government.
Facial eczema study crucial to prevention
Facial eczema study crucial to prevention
Beef+Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ) is calling on farmers from all regions to take part in the final season of the sheep poo study.
Calf feed out rollovers prompt caution alert
Calf feed out rollovers prompt caution alert
A historical seasonal issue involving rollovers of quadbikes towing calf feed trailers has prompted a safety alert from Safer Farms, the industry-led organisation dedicated to fostering a safer...
Rural post cuts to hurt
Rural post cuts to hurt
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is deeply disappointed at the decision to approve significant changes to NZ Post’s minimum service obligations, changes that will disproportionately affect our rural...
South Canterbury strong ahead of semi
South Canterbury strong ahead of semi
A turnaround outcome for South Canterbury, despite the wet conditions, landed them a victory against Horowhenua-Kapiti 31-21.
Flowers coming into their own in spring
Flowers coming into their own in spring
The South Canterbury Iris group met in Oamaru recently, where we had a busy time organising our involvement in several commitments during the next two months.
Double the action means double the fun
Double the action means double the fun
Get ready for a thrilling Labour Weekend as some of the country’s finest cowboys and cowgirls begin the 2025 rodeo season in style! Two massive events are lined up, offering non-stop action,...
Volunteers hoped for by raising profile of works
Volunteers hoped for by raising profile of works
Waimate Whitehorse Lions met at the Waimate Town and Country Club on September 15 for their monthly tea meeting.
Driver’s dreams front and centre
Driver’s dreams front and centre
The future is looking fast for a young Timaru driver as he continues to chase his motorsport dreams.
MS journey: diagnosis to treatment
MS journey: diagnosis to treatment
The South Canterbury Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding its annual fundraising Garden Walk this Saturday. One in every thousand New Zealanders is diagnosed with the autoimmune disease, including...
Timaru man district’s top digger driver
Timaru man district’s top digger driver
Timaru local Sam Burleigh secured the title of Canterbury Westland’s top excavator operator after winning the Civil Contractors New Zealand Canterbury Westland CablePrice excavator competition at...
Wilson seeks more overseas success
Wilson seeks more overseas success
Coming off a stellar series of performances in North America earlier this year, Timaru cyclist James Wilson has his eye on more international success in China this weekend.
Sherpas not forgotten by trustees
Sherpas not forgotten by trustees
A small shop in Temuka continues to keep communities in Nepal well.
Birthday also a call for more volunteers
Birthday also a call for more volunteers
Ideas have taken root and friendships have blossomed at Temuka’s Community Garden.
Vote returns lower across the board
Vote returns lower across the board
As the local election voting deadline draws nearer the Mackenzie district is leading the way in voting returns as the Timaru and Waimate districts lag behind in return percentages compared to...
Police can Canterbury review plan
Police can Canterbury review plan
Canterbury police have canned a proposed district review.
Protect yourself from scams
Protect yourself from scams
Sometimes I look at an email or text and I'm not sure. Is it real?
Money, stress, buildings all set to be saved
Money, stress, buildings all set to be saved
Last week the government announced long overdue changes to New Zealand’s earthquake prone building rules.
Bourgeoisie never looked so Kiwi
Bourgeoisie never looked so Kiwi
Aidan Theatre is preparing to trade truth for trickery this Halloween as they get ready to stage Moliere’s classic comedy Tartuffe.