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Fresh and positive outlook for new season

The Geraldine Rugby Football Club’s women’s team is about to enter its fifth season. PHOTOS:...

Fresh and positive outlook for new season

Geraldine Rugby Football Club kicks off the season with a fresh and positive outlook. Last year brought plenty of highlights across all areas of the club, both on and off the field, and we’re...

Year of change for traditional power

The Temuka Rugby Club is among South Canterbury’s most successful clubs, having won 43 senior...

Year of change for traditional power

Temuka Rugby Club, South Canterbury’s oldest club, is gearing up for a season of renewal following last year’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

Challenge to be demanding day for competitors

Waimate is set to host the ironman of firefighting this weekend, with participants competing in...

Challenge to be demanding day for competitors

The Ironman of firefighting will take place at Waimate’s William Boland Park this weekend.

District fund to build ‘a legacy for tomorrow’

Preparing the launch the new Waimate District Fund are (from left) Aoraki Foundation gift &...

District fund to build ‘a legacy for tomorrow’

A new chapter in community-led philanthropy is beginning in the Waimate district, with the creation of the Waimate District Fund.

Rockers groove for local bands

Alice Sollis performs with the Song Pilots.

Rockers groove for local bands

Perth St was moving and grooving at the weekend for the latest edition of Retro Rock. South Canterbury Museum curator Chris Rapley captured some of the action.

Near miss with cyclone both ‘scary’, ‘exciting’

Former Timaru teacher Ross Godwin had a near miss with Tropical Cyclone Mitchell after recently...

Near miss with cyclone both ‘scary’, ‘exciting’

A former Timaru teacher did not expect his start to Aussie life to include a looming category 3 cyclone and the threat of evacuation.

Rivers weave through lives

The Aigantighe Art Gallery is one of four venues in New Zealand to host the touring Professional...

Rivers weave through lives

An exhibition being hosted at only four venues around New Zealand has stopped in at Timaru’s Aigantighe Art Gallery.

Mullet cut fundraiser nets $3.8k

Harlan Westaway prepares to say goodbye to his mullet that he has been growing over the last five...

Mullet cut fundraiser nets $3.8k

A 12-year-old Timaru boy has made good on his promise to mow his mighty mullet.

Former mayor was ‘instrumental’

Ray Bennett speaks at the reopening of the Timaru District Library in 2020 — 40 years after...

Former mayor was ‘instrumental’

Tributes have flowed over the past week for former Timaru mayor and community stalwart Sydney Raymond (Ray) Bennett MNZM who died on February 11 aged 93.

Funding makes new roof reality

Checking out the newly-roofed den are (from left) past Pleasant Point Lions Club president Tom...

Funding makes new roof reality

Things are looking up for the Pleasant Point Scout Group after several community groups chipped in to fund a new roof for their den.

Roadworks to start

The work is set to begin on Sunday night. Photo: ODT files

Roadworks to start

Roadworks due to start soon on State Highway 1 in and around Ashburton may mean delays or detours that road users are advised to plan for.

Duo in Australian festival

Robyn Valentine (left) has to keep an eye on her Community House co-worker Fiona Pierce as the...

Duo in Australian festival

Two Timaru Community House co-workers are the only New Zealanders selected to compete in this year’s Australian Wearable Arts Festival.

Water restored after shutdown in Cromwell

Water restored after shutdown in Cromwell

Water has been restored to all consumers in a part of Cromwell hit with an emergency shutdown late this morning.

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South gets tiny slice of infrastructure spend

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop. Photo: RNZ

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South gets tiny slice of infrastructure spend

The South has less than 5% of the total infrastructure spend the country wants over the next 30 years.

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Claim screen hub gains overstated

Ayrburn near Arrowtown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Claim screen hub gains overstated

The developer behind plans for a massive Queenstown film studio has been accused of exaggerating its economic benefits.

Keeping busy the key to living a long life, centenarian says

The Tuapeka Times team (from left) Fiona Campbell, Dorothy Coburn, Lin Taylor and Barb Anderson...

Keeping busy the key to living a long life, centenarian says

It was business as usual for Dorothy Coburn when she marked her 100th birthday in Lawrence this month.

$7.22m dividend announced

Disruptions will likely continue though as airlines deal with a backlog of flights. File photo:...

$7.22m dividend announced

Queenstown Airport has announced an interim dividend of $7.22 million to its shareholders, $5.42m of which will go to the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Council faces high cost to fix or replace Rugby Park

An aerial view of Invercargill’s Rugby Park, which has an uncertain future. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Council faces high cost to fix or replace Rugby Park

Options for an outdoor stadium in Invercargill are set for further discussion as question marks hang over the city’s current offering.

Nanna’s cash gift saved from untimely end

The recent arrival of a Christmas present was better late than never for a Gore grandmother who accidentally threw a gift of $250 cash out with the recycling.

Planning for ‘thriving, accessible’ town centre

Planning for ‘thriving, accessible’ town centre

Redevelopment of the Cromwell town centre is back on the table.

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