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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

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.

New units part of recycling service

Clutha District Council waste education officer Scott Martin and Project Bruce community...

New units part of recycling service

Clutha now has another way to recycle potentially dangerous waste.

Century farm entries open

The Century Farm and Station Awards committee is ready to receive applications for next year’s annual awards.

New way to report on priority pests set up

Otago Regional Council ‘‘priority pest’’, the freshwater gold clam, with a $2 coin for scale....

New way to report on priority pests set up

The Otago Regional Council is making it easier to report "priority pests" while out and about in South Otago.

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Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

A cottage in Cromer St, Balclutha, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

As many as 25 firefighters worked to quell a house fire in Balclutha on Tuesday night, and neighbours yesterday praised their quick action.

Snow warning for Milford Road

Snow is set to affect the Milford Road in Southland tomorrow evening.

Bell claims RNZ article 'bullying'

Bell claims RNZ article 'bullying'

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has labelled a recent account of his tumultuous first term as "bullying".

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Director questions merits of MPI prosecution

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Director questions merits of MPI prosecution

The prosecution of him and his company for operating heli-crayfish excursions for high-paying guests "wasn’t a great use of taxpayers’ money", a Queenstown hotelier says.

Girl who died in Fiordland drowning missed 'every moment, every day'

Tegan Chen, 10, drowned in Marian Creek in Fiordland National Park in 2024. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

Girl who died in Fiordland drowning missed 'every moment, every day'

The mother of a 10-year-old Australian girl who drowned during a visit to New Zealand says a coroner's report into her daughter's death has spurred feelings of overwhelming sadness as well as some comfort.

Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting

Possums are the main source of bovine Tb in New Zealand. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting

A public meeting is being held in Omarama to discuss bovine tuberculosis risk following concerns about Ospri’s response to Tb in the nearby Lindis Pass.

Freezing fog and black ice on Sth Island highways

Fog on State Highway 8 presents a risk for motorists, NZTA says. Photo: Supplied / NZTA

Warning of freezing fog and black ice on South Island highways

Drivers in the central South Island are being warned to be aware of freezing fog and black ice over the next few days.

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Summer concert move to Wānaka confirmed

Simple Minds performs during the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert in 2024. Plans are afoot...

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Summer concert move to Wānaka confirmed

Greenstone Entertainment has confirmed plans to move the annual Summer Concert Tour over the hill to Wānaka and to attract almost double the number of concert-goers.

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Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says

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Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says

The partner of a Queenstown man killed on a Jacks Point worksite in 2023 says his death has caused "profound heartbreak and irreversible damage".

Thousands forced to travel for treatments

Southern Lakes Health Trust clinical advisor Dr Jez Leftley, health infrastructure specialist...

'Services seriously lacking': Thousands forced to travel for treatments

More than 3000 Central Otago and Lakes District patients were admitted to Dunedin and Invercargill hospitals in 2024 due to limited local services.

Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council

Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council

It's been a tumultuous three years at the Gore District Council with a heated election in 2022 ending in a close call and NZ's youngest ever mayor, divisions and murmurs of central govt intervention. What does October's election hold?

Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps

Harness racer Millie Bond with her pony George, or ‘‘Ginger Ninja’’, at her grandparents’ stables...

Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps

A Gore 16-year-old selected to go harness racing in Brisbane this week is hoping to follow in her family’s footsteps.

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