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    Stamping his mark on the Stampede

    Conner Jean scored a hat-trick for the Stampede last Friday at the Queenstown Ice Arena after...

    Stamping his mark on the Stampede

    As New Zealand Ice Hockey League’s leading points-scorer this season, SkyCity Stampede players — and fans— are sure getting great value from American import Conner Jean.

    Marathon man joins Comrades club

    Queenstown’s Chris Seymour on course in the 86km Comrades Marathon in South Africa last Sunday....

    Marathon man joins Comrades club

    Queenstown Parkrun co-founder Chris Seymour has just returned from his "longest and most difficult-ever run" — the 86km Comrades Marathon in South Africa.

    Cornering the pharmacy market

    Chemist Warehouse will occupy about 800sqm in this Frankton Flats building on the high-profile...

    Cornering the pharmacy market

    The Australian developer behind a building under way on Queenstown’s Frankton Flats, for anchor tenant Chemist Warehouse, believes the wait to find a site will be well worth it.

    Change in Kelvin Heights buyer pool

    9 Oregon Dr, Kelvin Heights. Photo: Allied Media

    Change in Kelvin Heights buyer pool

    With hot demand for older residences in Queenstown’s Kelvin Heights, local realtor Hamish Walker is seeing a generational shift.

    New car for good cause

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    New car for good cause

    Autoworld Timaru have given the wheel to a good cause.

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    St Mary’s Anglican Church. Photo: Allied Media files

    Weekend planner

    What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.

    Pursuing dreams in St Petersburg

    Geraldine ballerina Faith Shaw is holding a fundraiser next month to help fund her second year of...

    Pursuing dreams in St Petersburg

    A Geraldine teenager is striving to continue pursuing her classical dancing dreams at one of the most influential and prestigious ballet schools in the world.

    A better life for his children

    Former refugees Juan Bero and his wife Newroz Abdo have found their way home. PHOTO: SHELLEY INON

    A better life for his children

    To mark World Refugee Day on June 20, former refugee Juan Bero talked to reporter Shelley Inon about his journey home to Timaru. 

    Atmosphere of warmth and care

    Hospice South Canterbury volunteer "flower girls" are (from left) Pam Niles, Rose Cooney, Annie...

    Atmosphere of warmth and care

    Five Timaru volunteers are proving you are never too old to be a flower girl.

    Chorale impress again at Big Sing regional final

    Members of the Craighead Chorale show off the John Leslie Trophy they received at the Otago-South...

    Chorale impress again at Big Sing regional final

    The Craighead Chorale has once again achieved success at the Otago-South Canterbury regional finale of The Big Sing.

    Work begins on Rangitata River stopbanks

    Work in progress on the new Rangitata stopbanks. Photos: supplied

    Work begins on Rangitata River stopbanks

    Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has begun construction on three new stopbanks designed to contain flows to the south branch of the Rangitata River during floods.

    Young chef takes gold in competition

    New Zealand Certificate of Cookery student Katherine Bell received a gold medal for her efforts...

    Young chef takes gold in competition

    Geraldine’s Katherine Bell is enjoying the sweet taste of success after winning a gold medal against some tough competition in the Ara Institute of Canterbury Trainee Chef of the Year awards.

    Musician releases first solo recording

    Charlotte Talbot is set to launch her first solo single I'm Not Ready which was written after her...

    Musician releases first solo recording

    A Temuka musician is about to go it alone.

    Temuka Embroidery Guild to open doors to the community

    Members of the Temuka Embroidery Guild at work. Photos: supplied

    Temuka Embroidery Guild to open doors to the community

    Threads, talent and tradition will be on display as the Temuka Embroidery Guild prepares to open its doors to the community next month.

    Group to host former poet laureate

    Former New Zealand poet laureate David Eggleton will be the special guest poet at the upcoming...

    Group to host former poet laureate

    It is shaping up to be a busy winter for the South Canterbury Live Poets group with two major events on the horizon.

    South Canterbury Chamber launches new leadership series

    Timaru. Photo: Getty

    South Canterbury Chamber launches new leadership series

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is expanding leadership development opportunities across the region.

    Letter to the Editor

    Miles Anderson. Photo: supplied

    Letter to the Editor

    Last week, our man in Wellington, Miles Anderson MP, boasted that farmers are, "the backbone of the economy".

    Finding balance in a digital world

    For many young people — particularly those in rural communities or minority groups seeking peer...

    Finding balance in a digital world

    Navigating the digital landscape is one of the defining challenges of youth development today.

    Matariki Motor Muster proves affordability helps popularity

    Last year, Brad Vear drove his Ford Mustang all the way from Rotorua to attend the show. PHOTOS:...

    Matariki Motor Muster proves affordability helps popularity

    The Geraldine Matariki Motor Muster is chugging back for a fourth year.

    Teams shine at Kyokushin Karate nationals

    Representing Timaru Kyokushin Karate at the New Zealand nationals was (from left) senpai Bob...

    Teams shine at Kyokushin Karate nationals

    Three teams from South Canterbury have walked away from the New Zealand Kyokushin Karate nationals with top honours.
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