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    Goodbye old CBD, hello The Exchange

    Timaru’s CBD was officially rebranded as The Exchange last week. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY

    Goodbye old CBD, hello The Exchange

    The heart of Timaru has been given a bold new identity

    Positive weekend for Sprague

    Corban Sprague competes at the Taupo International Motorsport Park for round two of the Toyota...

    Positive weekend for Sprague

    A fourth generation Timaru racing driver is continuing to push the limits in search of national glory.

    Team project helps keep kids sun smart

    A design of what the playground is set to look like when the shade sails are installed. PHOTO:...

    Team project helps keep kids sun smart

    Fairlie’s Village Green playground is getting a makeover in order to make it safer for summer.

    20th year for dark sky project

    Hide Ozawa (left) and Graeme Murray reflect on the creation of the Dark Sky Project 20 years ago....

    20th year for dark sky project

    One of New Zealand’s most "out of this world’’ experiences recently celebrated 20 years since it brought astrotourism to the masses, putting Takapō (Lake Tekapo) on the map.

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    Historic woolshed demolished

    Quailburn woolshed was dismantled at the end of last month. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Historic woolshed demolished

    A historic 105-year-old woolshed near Omarama often used as a photo stop for Alps2Ocean cyclists has been demolished.

    Student bitten by the bug

    Mountainview High School international student Shou Saito shows off his published report on South...

    Student bitten by the bug

    A Mountainview High School international student’s report on South Canterbury creepy-crawlies has made it on to Japanese bookshelves.

    Workshop will go vinyl

    Taking the time to appreciate the records for sale at the Crow’s Nest before they are upcycled...

    Workshop will go vinyl

    A workshop this school holidays is offering participants the chance to compete — or simply complete.

    Psychic back on tour after ‘calling’ to return

    Psychic medium Deb Webber is back on the road and will be in Timaru on July 3. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Psychic back on tour after ‘calling’ to return

    When Covid shut down countries, Deb Webber felt a bit relieved.

    Volunteer enjoys ‘feel-good’ vibe

    Jo Tanouye was nominated as Volunteer of the Month by Alzheimers South Canterbury for her ‘...

    Volunteer enjoys ‘feel-good’ vibe

    Despite having her hands full, Jo Tanouye still finds time to give back to the community.

    Ageing trucks frustrate firefighters

    Washdyke’s main fire engine is towed away after breaking down. PHOTO: NEW ZEALAND PROFESSIONAL...

    Ageing trucks frustrate firefighters

    An ageing fleet and a series of mechanical problems has Timaru firefighters feeling like they are quite literally playing with fire when attending a call.

    Schools to stage classic musical

    Taking on the roles of Adelaide and Nathan Detroit in Timaru Boys’ and Timaru Girls’ production...

    Schools to stage classic musical

    Students from Timaru Boys’ and Timaru Girls’ high schools are preparing to gamble with love and luck as they stage a classic musical comedy.

    Golfer wins spot in world final

    Former Geraldine golfer George Wardell has won his first international long drive title. PHOTO:...

    Golfer wins spot in world final

    A former Geraldine golfer has scratched off his main goal for the year in style.

    Tree planted to honour Cleaver’s life

    Planting a tree in honour of the late Gillian Cleaver are (from left) Rachael Wilson (Geraldine...

    Tree planted to honour Cleaver’s life

    A memorial was unveiled for Geraldine local Gillian Cleaver in a public ceremony last Wednesday.

    60 years of masonic dedication

    Junior grand warden Paul Johnston pins a 60-year service bar on to past master Owen Soal. PHOTO:...

    60 years of masonic dedication

    South Canterbury’s oldest active Masonic Lodge member has been recognised for 60 years of service.

    World-class squash comes to Temuka

    A special glass court has been transported from Christchurch for the tournament. PHOTO: CONNOR...

    World-class squash comes to Temuka

    An international-level squash spectacle is coming to Temuka next week.

    City to host future NZ hockey stars

    The South Canterbury men’s under-18 hockey team will have home turf advantage as they take on the...

    City to host future NZ hockey stars

    New Zealand’s future hockey stars are set to descend on Timaru as the city prepares to host the Vantage National Under-18 Men’s Tournament for the first time.

    Matariki marked with green theme

    Daniel Holland will be demonstrating his chainsaw carvings at this year’s Matariki Garden Expo,...

    Matariki marked with green theme

    Green fingers will be growing donations for two children’s charities this weekend.

    Potential candidates information evening set

    Timaru. Photo: Getty

    Potential candidates information evening set

    An information evening for aspiring local body candidates will be held on Monday.

    Motorists urged to be cautious

    After road closures last week, Waka Kotahi Transport Agency is now warning motorists to slow down...

    Motorists urged to be cautious

    New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging motorists to slow down and take extreme care as icy conditions are expected to persist this week on state highways in the South Island’s...

    Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall

    Joining the team carrying out renovations on Waimate’s Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall are (from...

    Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall

    More than 150 volunteers came from as far as the United States to carry out renovations to Waimate’s Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall recently.
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