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    Combined event ‘camaraderie’

    Pupils and students of all ages competed at the combined schools cross-country held at Opihi...

    Combined event ‘camaraderie’

    Schools around Temuka hit the ground running last week.

    Following her heart to Temuka

    Coming together for an open day at Opihi College are (from left) Lisa Donaldson, Soraya...

    Following her heart to Temuka

    Arowhenua Whānau Services have a new pou whakahaere (chief executive) to guide the organisation into the next phase.

    College hosts event for 90 students to play in orchestra

    Conductor Catherine Anderson passed on her knowledge to St Kevin's College, Oamaru student James...

    College hosts event for 90 students to play in orchestra

    A recent music event gave students the space to blow their own trumpet.

    Councils must seize reform opportunity

    National MP James Meager says the bill will be a  welcome relief to many MPs, officials and other...

    Councils must seize reform opportunity

    We campaigned on, and were given a mandate to, reform and replace the Resource Management Act (RMA).

    Understanding risk but not avoiding it

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    Understanding risk but not avoiding it

    Many people think of investment risk as the chance of losing money.

    Customers dig deep for food bank boost

    Stocking the shelves at Presbyterian Support South Canterbury's Family Works food bank are (from...

    Customers dig deep for food bank boost

    Timaru has again punched well above its weight in the annual New World Family 2 Family campaign.

    Year 8 players to get accelerated training

    Young South Canterbury netballers will have the chance to learn from two of New Zealand's top...

    Year 8 players to get accelerated training

    Some of South Canterbury’s most promising young netballers will have the rare opportunity to learn from two of New Zealand’s leading netball coaches.

    Conviction for no fishing licence

    Conviction for no fishing licence

    An Australian visitor has been convicted in the Timaru District Court for fishing without a sports fishing licence at the popular Ōhau A Canal in the Mackenzie Basin.

    Leadership challenge excites pair

    Taking on the head student roles at Waimate High School this year are Enya O’Donnell (left) and...

    Leadership challenge excites pair

    The Courier is catching up with student leaders in secondary schools throughout South Canterbury.

    Sporting excellence acknowledged

    Shot putter Tom Walsh is again the Trust Aoraki Sportsperson of the Year. Photos: supplied

    Sporting excellence acknowledged

    World champion shot putter Tom Walsh has claimed South Canterbury’s top sporting honour for a fourth time.

    South Canterbury win Calder Shield

    The winning South Canterbury indoor bowls team with the Calder Shield are (back row, from left) B...

    South Canterbury win Calder Shield

    South Canterbury downed Ashburton 14-10 in the Calder Shield in Timaru last Wednesday.

    Bell triumphs in Sth Canty singles final

    West End's Andrew Bell celebrates his South Canterbury Centre singles title win with daughter...

    Bell triumphs in Sth Canty singles final

    In a classic game of two halves, West End’s Andrew Bell staged a massive comeback to claim the South Canterbury Centre singles title.

    Mixed pairs title for Geraldine players

    Contesting the South Canterbury Open Mixed Pairs final were the pairs of Roger Glendinning and...

    Mixed pairs title for Geraldine players

    In a display of precision and tactical composure, Geraldine’s Roger Glendinning and Linda Gallagher have claimed the South Canterbury Open Mixed Pairs 2x4x2 title.

    Combined Timaru-Temuka team claims title

    Celebrating their Silver Pennant win are the Timaru/Temuka combined team of (from left) Anne Seed...

    Combined Timaru-Temuka team claims title

    The final round of the Aorangi Women’s Silver Pennants was held recently at the Timaru Golf Course.

    ‘Real urgency’ over local govt reform

    Federated Farmers says Environment Canterbury has been a dysfunctional and divided shambles since...

    ‘Real urgency’ over local govt reform

    Federated Farmers is calling on Canterbury’s council leaders to move quickly and show real leadership for their communities in the face of impending local government reform.

    More monster machines on way for Twizel display

    More monster machines on way for Twizel display

    Several big donations and new arrivals has seen an impressive collection of earthmoving machinery in Twizel grow even larger.

    Farewelling rescue role

    Helen McKeown is closing the chapter on her time at Food Rescue Aoraki. PHOTOS: SHELLEY INON

    Farewelling rescue role

    The founder of Food Rescue Aoraki is hanging up the van keys for the last time this week.

    Weekend planner

    Clothes, bikes and more can be mended at Repair Cafe.  PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

    Weekend planner

    What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.

    New museum building taking shape

    South Canterbury Museum director Philip Howe watches as the first vertical panel of the new...

    New museum building taking shape

    Excitement is building as the new South Canterbury Museum space has begun to take shape.

    Govt gives amalgamation ultimatum

    Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has voiced his support for the government’s recent announcement...

    Govt gives amalgamation ultimatum

    The government has given councils an ultimatum: come up with amalgamation plans within three months or the government will do it for you.
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