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    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.

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    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.

    Season opener a success

    Hunting at Wainono Lagoon on opening day are (from left) Sam Carlaw, gundog Bear, Russell Halkett...

    Season opener a success

    Ponds, rivers and lagoons across South Canterbury were a hive of activity as the 2026 duck-shooting season officially opened at the weekend.

    Players double-up for tournament

    Trophy winners of the South Canterbury doubles petanque tournament. Photos: supplied

    Players double-up for tournament

    Last Saturday petanque players across South Canterbury gathered for the annual doubles tournament.

    Confidence, self belief found at Ara

    Janaya Smith-Allan celebrates graduating in a certificate of health and wellbeing at Caroline Bay...

    Confidence, self belief found at Ara

    Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Timaru graduation brought many strands of Janaya Smith-Allan’s life together.

    High blood pressure under the spotlight

    The Heart Foundation will offer free blood pressure checks to the public at a pop-up clinic at...

    High blood pressure under the spotlight

    High blood pressure is quietly putting more than a million New Zealanders at risk of heart disease — and many do not know it.

    Rangers save horse’s life with angle grinder

    Doc and Fenz workers with a rescued Manuka the horse (right). PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Rangers save horse’s life with angle grinder

    Department of Conservation (Doc) ranger Gary Hayes did not have time to think as he went to help a horse trapped in a float and close to death.

    Students return to the limelight

    The cast for Wheelers Luck are busy with dress rehearsal for this weekend’s performance. PHOTO:...

    Students return to the limelight

    After a long hiatus, Mackenzie College students are treading the boards this weekend.

    New additions to heritage precinct

    The latest addition to the Twizel Heritage Machinery display, a 992B cat loader, in action....

    New additions to heritage precinct

    Several recent donations have contributed to the growth of what is shaping up to be the largest collection of earthmoving machinery in New Zealand.

    Next Gen board member welcomed

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Isabella Shillito has...

    Next Gen board member welcomed

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Isabella Shillito as its first Next Gen board member.

    NZ’s top-tasting tap water set to be crowned

    Photo: ODT files

    NZ’s top-tasting tap water set to be crowned

    New Zealand’s best-tasting tap water will be crowned in Rotorua next week before going head-to-head with Australia’s finest, all in the same day.

    A life of music

    Alice Sollis has been a stalwart of the South Canterbury music scene for decades. Photo: Allied...

    A life of music

    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.

    Spotlight put on Timaru

    Spotlight put on Timaru

    Timaru has been getting some fantastic international spotlight recently, and one of the most special moments was when Venture Timaru hosted top rating Australia breakfast TV show Sunrise here in...

    Predator warnings

    Predator control is a vital strategy to encourage bellbirds to visit. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

    Predator warnings

    Regular readers will remember that last month, I was wondering where the tuis and bellbirds were.

    Inspiring confidence

    Primary school teachers have voted the reject the 1% pay rise offer. Photo: Getty Images

    Inspiring confidence

    Early learning helps children to be confident and curious about the world.

    Mazda CX3 looks good, drives even better

    This Mazda CX3 makeover includes a new grille and tail lamp designs, plus smarter-looking alloy...

    Mazda CX3 looks good, drives even better

    Launched in 2015, Mazda’s CX3 continues to defy its advancing years and remains a popular choice with compact urban SUV buyers, with its smart styling and excellent ride and handling.

    Weekend planner

    Timaru. Photo: Getty

    Weekend planner

    What's on in South Canterbury this weekend

    Joint water venture becomes official

    Signing the commitment agreement at a ceremony in Cave last week were (from left) Mackenzie...

    Joint water venture becomes official

    The Timaru District and Mackenzie District Councils formally committed to collaborate on the joint delivery of water services at a signing ceremony in Cave last week.
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