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    Family members surround Timaru man Gordon Prowse (third from left) at the dedication of the...

    Couple’s plan now reality

    A Timaru couple’s generosity has seen Hato Hone St John in Timaru take delivery of a brand new, fully kitted-out ambulance.

    Support for camp upgrades needed

    Checking out the new work being completed in the men’s toilets at the Raincliff Youth Camp are ...

    Support for camp upgrades needed

    A new project is under way at a South Canterbury camp to ensure the facility can be enjoyed by the community for many more years to come.

    Trust funds crucial replacement of roof

    Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury chairman Nathan Mills (right) presents Victoria Trust...

    Trust funds crucial replacement of roof

    Tenants staying in Victoria Trust housing in Timaru will be able to sleep a little easier after the trust received $55,000 to re-roof four units in the latest Community Trust of Mid and South...

    ‘Hello, Dolly!’ set to get you singing

    The cast of the South Canterbury Drama League musical Hello Dolly! work hard at rehearsal ahead...

    ‘Hello, Dolly!’ set to get you singing

    The South Canterbury Drama League’s latest musical offering promises a night of pure escapism and good old-fashioned razzamatazz.

    Chorus tunes up for barbershop event

    The Height of Harmony chorus performs at the Blind Low Vision rooms in Timaru this year. PHOTO:...

    Chorus tunes up for barbershop event

    A long-running South Canterbury barbershop chorus has been tuning up the pipes ahead of a return to national competition.

    Grocery grab nets school $4k

    Celebrating a successful shopping spree are (from left) Timaru Girls’ High School principal Deb...

    Grocery grab nets school $4k

    Speed was key for the winner of the Timaru Girls’ High School PTA grocery grab raffle.

    Marathon effort not halted by nearby fire

    This year’s Fairlie Lions Mackenzie Half Marathon took place despite a devastating fire in the...

    Marathon effort not halted by nearby fire

    This year’s Fairlie Lions Mackenzie Half Marathon went off with a hitch.

    Artist resculpting the past

    Magnetic Tattoo owner Nick Reedy and the mannequin he created of Peel Forest soldier George...

    Artist resculpting the past

    A Timaru tattoo artist has been using his skills to breathe life into a canvas of a different kind.

    Newest cadet unit impresses at competition

    Timaru’s newly-recognised sea cadet unit is (back, from left) Maddison Holwell, 16, Dyllin Morris...

    Newest cadet unit impresses at competition

    It has been a year of firsts for the Timaru navy cadets.

    Tekapo landmark in LEGO wins prize

    The model of Lake Tekapo’s Church of the Good Shepherd by Adam Richards, of Christchurch. PHOTO:...

    Tekapo landmark in LEGO wins prize

    A model of a Lake Tekapo icon has claimed top spot at a LEGO building competition.

    Long-forgotten fund to aid nurses

    Once the Kit McGuire fund reaches $50,000, annual scholarships to a South Canterbury nurse in...

    Long-forgotten fund to aid nurses

    A long-forgotten fund aims to support the professional development of nurses in the region.

    Two decades of service celebrated

    Volunteers from the Timaru branch of the Hato Hone St John Friends of the Emergency Department...

    Two decades of service celebrated

    The unsung heroes of Timaru Hospital’s emergency department have celebrated two decades of service.

    Candidate nominations open

    Timaru. Photo: Getty

    Candidate nominations open

    Nominations for this year’s local body elections are now open.

    Free event perfect end to holidays

    Attendees of last year’s children’s event getting ready to jump for the lolly scramble. PHOTO:...

    Free event perfect end to holidays

    Superheroes will gather at the Caroline Bay Hall this weekend for the Mid-South Island Women’s Refuge free children’s event.

    Swapping bell-bottoms for live bands

    The magic door, where many would enter with legs and exit legless. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Swapping bell-bottoms for live bands

    As the disco days boogied on by and 11pm public hotel closing times put a strain on Timaru musos the Old Mill Discotheque would ditch its bell-bottoms to become the Old Mill Niteclub.

    $450K in fines after worker killed at Timaru lumberyard

    Ethyn McTier. Photo: Supplied

    $450K in fines after worker killed at Timaru lumberyard

    A Timaru lumberyard and its sole director have been ordered to pay $450,000 after a worker was crushed to death.

    Dry July a way to give back

    Anne Fenwick is raising her mug to Dry July to raise money for Pinc and Steel. PHOTO: SHELLEY...

    Dry July a way to give back

    While Anne Fenwick is not much of a drinker, she was quick to sign up for Dry July.

    Cameras donated to Predator Free

    Timaru Rotary Club member Lionel Wilson (left) and owner of 2040 Ltd Shaun Ryan are all smiles at...

    Cameras donated to Predator Free

    Big brother is always watching.

    100th birthday ‘just another day’

    Timaru man Albert Hey goes through some old photos ahead of celebrating his 100th birthday&nbsp...

    100th birthday ‘just another day’

    It will be "just another day" for Timaru man Albert Hey as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday tomorrow. 

    Choir’s ‘accomplished performance’ a winner

    The Craighead Chorale won big at the recent Big Sing choir competition in Dunedin. PHOTO:...

    Choir’s ‘accomplished performance’ a winner

    The Craighead Chorale have sung their way into silverware at The Big Sing in Dunedin.
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