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Fears economic interests will overtake conservation

Much-valued public conservation lands could be constantly under threat by proposed changes to...

Fears economic interests will overtake conservation

Our much valued public conservation lands appear to be constantly under threat by proposed changes to their use.

Karate camp popular

All the black belts gather for a photograph at the Kyokushin Karate South Island training camp...

Karate camp popular

Timaru Kyokushin Karate hosted the 2026 South Island Training camp in its dojo last weekend.

Strong display at teams event

Celebrating a strong showing at the NZ teams event held at the Timaru Golf Course are the Rakaia...

Strong display at teams event

The NZ National teams event was held at the Timaru Golf Course earlier this month in excellent conditions.

One season ends, another begins

Junior singles winner Sharon Brown. Photos: supplied

One season ends, another begins

The Timaru Bowling Club held their closing day for summer bowls and combined it with the opening of the winter bowls season earlier this month.

Kia Toa celebrates historic season

Kia Toa Men’s Player of the Year recipients (from left) Rana Matenga and Craig Ridden receive the...

Kia Toa celebrates historic season

It was a night of celebration and historic milestones at the Kia Toa Bowling Club’s annual awards, as the club reflected on a season defined by clinical precision on the green.

Sprague relishes TA2 opportunity

Corban Sprague competed in the first ever TA2 NZ 1-hour endurance race at the weekend. PHOTO:...

Sprague relishes TA2 opportunity

Timaru racing driver Corban Sprague has taken another big step in chasing his motorsport dreams.

Hybrid star digs deep to win Deadly Dozen title

Timaru masters athlete Wayne Doyle competes in the hybrid sport Deadly Dozen. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Hybrid star digs deep to win Deadly Dozen title

A Timaru masters athlete has picked up an Australasian age group title in a brutal hybrid sport known as Deadly Dozen.

Creditable performance in Alexandra competition

Creditable performance in Alexandra competition

The South Canterbury Indoor Bowls Ladies 8’s team put in a creditable performance in Alexandra at the weekend, finishing third at this tournament.

Satherley claims development title

Going head-to-head in the South Canterbury Centre development singles final were Dean Satherley ...

Satherley claims development title

Dean Satherley dominated the field to claim the South Canterbury Centre bowls development singles title and lift the prestigious Peter Leonard Family Trophy.