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    Festival to be electric opportunity

    Timaru-born musician Caitlin Bradley (CAITLIN) will be performing on the main stage at Electric...

    Festival to be electric opportunity

    A Timaru-born musician is set to take to the main stage at the biggest festival in Australasia this weekend.

    Pupils embrace active start

    Walking to school are Amato siblings Soane, 5, Fakava, 12, Sikiviu, 11, Simone, 7 and Ailini, 9.

    Pupils embrace active start

    Waimataitai School is one several South Canterbury primary schools stepping up to reward and encourage active transport methods for pupils when travelling to school.

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    Mackenzie Country in midst of visitor boom

    The Top 10 Omarama Holiday Park is full of tourists. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Mackenzie Country in midst of visitor boom

    Queenstown Lakes may be leading the way in bringing tourists back to New Zealand, but a quiet part of the country is not far behind.

    Club flourishing in the junior ranks

    The Pareora Jaguars celebrate retaining the McCarthy Cup in July 2025. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Club flourishing in the junior ranks

    If you have children aged from 5 to 10 years old who would like to play rugby then Pareora RFC would be pleased to welcome them for the coming season.

    Event for female bikers

    Excited about Timaru’s free evening workshop for female motorcyclists are (from left) Heartland...

    Event for female bikers

    South Canterbury Road Safety is teaming up with Heartland Suzuki and Love Motorcycle Training to run a free evening workshop for female motorcyclists.

    Leonard wins at singles tournament

    Women’s centre singles finalists Sharon Leonard (left) and Anne Wooffindin (both of Kia Toa)...

    Leonard wins at singles tournament

    A great turnout for the women’s centre singles by 16 women from around South Canterbury played at Geraldine Bowling Club on the February 14 and 15.

    Qualifier to be held

    Players compete at last year’s Table Tennis New Zealand Qualifier 2 South Island tournament....

    Qualifier to be held

    For the second year in succession South Canterbury will host the Table Tennis New Zealand (TTNZ) allocated Qualifier 2 South Island tournament.

    Back to push for further honours

    Pleasant Point’s women’s team is returning after an impressive 2025 campaign. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Back to push for further honours

    With preparations in full swing across all grades, the club looks forward to welcoming back players, volunteers, supporters and families for what promises to be another strong season in maroon.

    Fresh and positive outlook for new season

    The Geraldine Rugby Football Club’s women’s team is about to enter its fifth season. PHOTOS:...

    Fresh and positive outlook for new season

    Geraldine Rugby Football Club kicks off the season with a fresh and positive outlook. Last year brought plenty of highlights across all areas of the club, both on and off the field, and we’re...

    Year of change for traditional power

    The Temuka Rugby Club is among South Canterbury’s most successful clubs, having won 43 senior...

    Year of change for traditional power

    Temuka Rugby Club, South Canterbury’s oldest club, is gearing up for a season of renewal following last year’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

    Challenge to be demanding day for competitors

    Waimate is set to host the ironman of firefighting this weekend, with participants competing in...

    Challenge to be demanding day for competitors

    The Ironman of firefighting will take place at Waimate’s William Boland Park this weekend.

    District fund to build ‘a legacy for tomorrow’

    Preparing the launch the new Waimate District Fund are (from left) Aoraki Foundation gift &...

    District fund to build ‘a legacy for tomorrow’

    A new chapter in community-led philanthropy is beginning in the Waimate district, with the creation of the Waimate District Fund.

    Rockers groove for local bands

    Alice Sollis performs with the Song Pilots.

    Rockers groove for local bands

    Perth St was moving and grooving at the weekend for the latest edition of Retro Rock. South Canterbury Museum curator Chris Rapley captured some of the action.

    Near miss with cyclone both ‘scary’, ‘exciting’

    Former Timaru teacher Ross Godwin had a near miss with Tropical Cyclone Mitchell after recently...

    Near miss with cyclone both ‘scary’, ‘exciting’

    A former Timaru teacher did not expect his start to Aussie life to include a looming category 3 cyclone and the threat of evacuation.

    Rivers weave through lives

    The Aigantighe Art Gallery is one of four venues in New Zealand to host the touring Professional...

    Rivers weave through lives

    An exhibition being hosted at only four venues around New Zealand has stopped in at Timaru’s Aigantighe Art Gallery.

    Mullet cut fundraiser nets $3.8k

    Harlan Westaway prepares to say goodbye to his mullet that he has been growing over the last five...

    Mullet cut fundraiser nets $3.8k

    A 12-year-old Timaru boy has made good on his promise to mow his mighty mullet.

    Former mayor was ‘instrumental’

    Ray Bennett speaks at the reopening of the Timaru District Library in 2020 — 40 years after...

    Former mayor was ‘instrumental’

    Tributes have flowed over the past week for former Timaru mayor and community stalwart Sydney Raymond (Ray) Bennett MNZM who died on February 11 aged 93.

    Funding makes new roof reality

    Checking out the newly-roofed den are (from left) past Pleasant Point Lions Club president Tom...

    Funding makes new roof reality

    Things are looking up for the Pleasant Point Scout Group after several community groups chipped in to fund a new roof for their den.

    Roadworks to start

    The work is set to begin on Sunday night. Photo: ODT files

    Roadworks to start

    Roadworks due to start soon on State Highway 1 in and around Ashburton may mean delays or detours that road users are advised to plan for.

    Duo in Australian festival

    Robyn Valentine (left) has to keep an eye on her Community House co-worker Fiona Pierce as the...

    Duo in Australian festival

    Two Timaru Community House co-workers are the only New Zealanders selected to compete in this year’s Australian Wearable Arts Festival.
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