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    Stampede in tight title race

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    Stampede in tight title race

    You could forgive the SkyCity Stampede faithful — and team — for having a few anxious butterflies flapping.

    CODC to sign on for assessment programme

    CODC building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    CODC to sign on for assessment programme

    The Central Otago District Council is set to have something of a report card produced to see how it stacks up against other local authorities and pinpoint room for improvement.

    Boost to funds for hub

    Manuherekia Valley’s Charitable Trust deputy chairman Ross Naylor and secretary Maree Leitch show...

    Boost to funds for hub

    The Manuherekia Valley’s Charitable Trust has received a substantial boost to its fundraising efforts to build the Omakau hub with a $800,000 grant from the Central Lakes Trust and a further $10...

    Lions aid Alex fire brigade with gear purchase

    Alexandra Lions four-wheel-drive event convener Barry McCall (left) and Alexandra chief fire...

    Lions aid Alex fire brigade with gear purchase

    Alexandra chief fire officer Russell Anderson said he was overwhelmed by the generosity after receiving a donation of equipment to allow Central Otago emergency services to communicate with the...

    Funds to help neurodivergent children

    The Finery manager Alyse Burrows is helping young learners whose brains work differently.PHOTO:...

    Funds to help neurodivergent children

    An Alexandra eatery filling a funding gap to support neurodivergent children is planning a winter party to help its cause.

    Hunting contest to support St John’s

    Joy Campbell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Hunting contest to support St John’s

    About 170 hunters from across New Zealand will gather in Cromwell for a hunting competition, with proceeds from entries going to thank Cromwell St John’s for their hard work.

    Returning lantern event set to grow

    The sky glows as 700 lanterns lift off at the finale of the Cromwell Promotions Light Up Winter...

    Returning lantern event set to grow

    A cherished highlight on the Cromwell events calendar, Light Up Cromwell is set to return for another year with some surprises and the promise of a good night out for all ages.

    Warbirds scholarship to make return

    2017 Warbirds scholarship programme recipient Adam Butcher in front of the 1940 built de...

    Warbirds scholarship to make return

    The Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust has announced the scholarship programme is to make a return for 2025, and Warbird aircraft engineers are eligible to apply alongside pilots.

    Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised

    Alexandra and Districts Pipe Band Drum Major Ken Bain, of Millers Flat, leads the band at the...

    Bain’s dedication, hours devoted to pipes recognised

    Joining a pipe band might have been a dream come true but the band was equally fortunate when Ken Bain turned up for practice at the Alexandra and Districts Pipe Band for the first time.

    Commodore makes new record with role

    Cromwell Radio Yacht Squadron Commodore Alexa Bell is the first in New Zealand to hold the...

    Commodore makes new record with role

    Leading the way is nothing new for a Queensberry woman who has become the first female Commodore of a radio-controlled yacht squadron in New Zealand.

    ‘Every little thing you do helps’

    Otago Student Army volunteers clean flood debris from fencing on a farm near Owaka in October...

    ‘Every little thing you do helps’

    Clutha has plenty to celebrate during this year’s National Volunteer Week, which runs until Saturday.

    Local Legend: Big River Educare

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legend: Big River Educare

    The first place winner of the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern farms Matariki special is Balclutha early childhood education centre Big River Educare.

    60 years of masonic dedication

    Junior grand warden Paul Johnston pins a 60-year service bar on to past master Owen Soal. PHOTO:...

    60 years of masonic dedication

    South Canterbury’s oldest active Masonic Lodge member has been recognised for 60 years of service.

    World-class squash comes to Temuka

    A special glass court has been transported from Christchurch for the tournament. PHOTO: CONNOR...

    World-class squash comes to Temuka

    An international-level squash spectacle is coming to Temuka next week.

    City to host future NZ hockey stars

    The South Canterbury men’s under-18 hockey team will have home turf advantage as they take on the...

    City to host future NZ hockey stars

    New Zealand’s future hockey stars are set to descend on Timaru as the city prepares to host the Vantage National Under-18 Men’s Tournament for the first time.

    Matariki marked with green theme

    Daniel Holland will be demonstrating his chainsaw carvings at this year’s Matariki Garden Expo,...

    Matariki marked with green theme

    Green fingers will be growing donations for two children’s charities this weekend.

    Potential candidates information evening set

    Timaru. Photo: Getty

    Potential candidates information evening set

    An information evening for aspiring local body candidates will be held on Monday.

    Motorists urged to be cautious

    After road closures last week, Waka Kotahi Transport Agency is now warning motorists to slow down...

    Motorists urged to be cautious

    New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is urging motorists to slow down and take extreme care as icy conditions are expected to persist this week on state highways in the South Island’s...

    Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall

    Joining the team carrying out renovations on Waimate’s Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall are (from...

    Global volunteer effort renovates kingdom hall

    More than 150 volunteers came from as far as the United States to carry out renovations to Waimate’s Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall recently.

    Contest a success despite weather

    Dunedin professional player Francis Orange sinks a close-range shot. PHOTOS: BECS MURRAY PHOTOGRAPHY

    Contest a success despite weather

    Not even the wet winter weather could stop the discs from flying in Waimate for this year’s Knottingley Giants tournament.
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