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    New device to be ‘injury saving’

    Lions Club event convener Barry McCall, left, with St John watch operations manager for Central...

    New device to be ‘injury saving’

    Alexandra St John has taken delivery of a small device that is going to make a big impact, thanks to a local Lions club.

    Warbirds welcome 1 millionth guest

    Alicia Peebles, of Christchurch, was the millionth attendee of Warbirds Over Wanaka after...

    Warbirds welcome 1 millionth guest

    Warbirds Over Wānaka has welcomed its one millionth guest.

    Moa footprint discovery marked

    Moa footprint discoverer Michael Johnston (left) and Tūhura Otago Museum natural sciences...

    Moa footprint discovery marked

    A sign recording the discovery of Moa footprints in the Kyeburn riverbed was unveiled last weekend.

    Breastfeeding event brings mums together

    Event organiser Renee Haumu (left) and Chloe Lysaght surrounded by goodie bags. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Breastfeeding event brings mums together

    Timaru’s youngest residents have latched on to a good idea.

    Domain given revamp

    Cutting the celebratory cake at the opening of the Millers Flat sports hub are committee member...

    Domain given revamp

    Closing a grocery store led to the opening of a revamped domain in Millers Flat at the weekend.

    Drivers urged to show caution over Easter

    The public have been urged to show caution while driving this holiday period. PHOTO: APNZ

    Drivers urged to show caution over Easter

    People switching into holiday mode this long weekend are being urged not switch off on the roads as major events generate higher traffic volumes and risk of crashes.

    Green light for Southland wind farm

    A projected view of the Slopedown wind farm near Wyndham in Southland. Photo: Contact Energy

    Green light for Southland wind farm

    Contact Energy has gained approval to build New Zealand's biggest wind farm in Eastern Southland.

    Person dies after car goes down bank near Ettrick

    Emergency services at the crash site yesterday. Photo: Julie Asher

    Person dies after car goes down bank near Ettrick

    One person has died following a crash near Ettrick in Central Otago. 

    Politics evening informs, engages local youth

    A sizable crowd packed into the South Canterbury Eco Centre for a youth-focused political...

    Politics evening informs, engages local youth

    A youth-focused political information evening in Timaru has proved popular.

    Young leaders to support students

    Taking on the leadership roles at Mackenzie College this year are (from left) deputy head girl...

    Young leaders to support students

    The Courier is catching up with student leaders in secondary schools throughout South Canterbury. In this instalment by reporter Connor Haley, we have the school leaders from Mackenzie...

    Stadium fundraising target $2.4m

    Calling for community support for the Aorangi Stadium redevelopment are (from left) fundraising...

    Stadium fundraising target $2.4m

    The South Canterbury community is being asked to fund 10% of the $24.2 million Aorangi Stadium redevelopment.

    Festival set to return with even more mud

    Natalie Morgan (left) and Kate Mookkaiah were the first to trial this year’s Mud Festival course...

    Festival set to return with even more mud

    The Y Central South Island and the Tongan Society South Canterbury are set to play in the mud for a good cause.

    National Disc Golf Championships

    Waimate’s Caitlin Murray lets fly.

    National Disc Golf Championships

    The country’s top disc golfers let fly in Waimate earlier this month. The 48th New Zealand National Disc Golf Championships were held at Knottingley Park and featured more than 200 players,...

    Unique book for children teaches area’s fossil history

    Christchurch-based author Mary Duff held a launch of her book, A Discovery in the Rocks, at the...

    Unique book for children teaches area’s fossil history

    An afternoon full of fossil fun was held at the South Canterbury Museum at the weekend.

    MS support branch to mark 60 years

    South Canterbury trio Roxanne Rooney, Barry Taylor and Ian Latham will speak about their...

    MS support branch to mark 60 years

    Sixty years of supporting South Canterbury people with multilpe sclerosis (MS) are being commemorated at an event in Timaru next week.

    Athlete beats 8000 to triumph

    Jesse (left) and Rene Kempf celebrate a highly successful Yueqing Half Marathon outing. PHOTO:...

    Athlete beats 8000 to triumph

    A Timaru running coach has outpaced 8000 other competitors to claim the gold medal in one of China’s major half-marathon events.

    Local Legend

    Local Legend

    Another quietly consistent community contributor has this week’s Clutha Leader – Silver Fern Farms Local Legend status.

    Dream come true for New World owners

    New Balclutha supermarket owners Josh and Lily Lee, with daughters Ruby, 5 (left), and Augie, 7....

    Dream come true for New World owners

    Returning to a familiar southern setting is a dream come true for new Balclutha supermarket owner Josh Lee.

    Walking to fund swimming

    Six year-olds Lena Rosenbrock (left) and Harriet Carruthers kept up the pace at St Mary’s, Milton...

    Walking to fund swimming

    Milton’s St Mary’s School held their second walkathon on Friday, March 20, when 65 children set out to raise about $5000 for the home and school committee.

    Enjoyment key for long race winner

    Hannah Presswood, 36, during the Northburn Ultra marathon held last weekend in Cromwell. PHOTO:...

    Enjoyment key for long race winner

    No sooner had she completed one 100km-run, Alexandra women Hannah Presswood was straight on to planning the next.
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