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Winners of the women’s centre triples were (from left) Linda Gallagher, Barbara Tiffen (skip) and Shelly McGrath. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Bowls South Canterbury held their women’s centre triples at the Temuka greens recently.

The Ashburton team of Russell Ellis, Charlie Cleghorn, Gaynor Hurst and Joan Hardie prevailed in the South Canterbury Christmas tournament held last Saturday.

Waimate Whitehorse Lions members demonstrate the sport of fencing at the club’s meeting. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The monthly tea meeting for the Waimate Whitehorse Lions was held at the Waimate Town and Country Club on November 20.

A display of irises at the South Canterbury Iris Group’s meeting in Fairlie. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The South Canterbury Iris Group met in Fairlie in November.

Displaying the medals won at the 2023 Southern zone tournament in Cromwell are (from left) Bianca Lang, Soraya Hunt (14), Miglia Schicker (14), Eva Hunt, Caspian Hunt (12), Athan Liew (14), Constantine Hunt (14) and Maximilian Hunt (17). Absent were Chris Venter and Jayden Robinson. PHOTO: CLAIRE ALLISON The biggest contingent ever of South Canterbury Kyokushin Karate students to compete in a tournament brought home a swag of medals from the event.

Timaru Plunket staff and Bluestone pupils are all smiles after exchanging gifts. PHOTO: CONNOR HALEY Bluestone School pupils have carried on their random acts of kindness by paying it forward to Timaru Plunket.

The historic Orari Estate is allowing the public to see their Himalayan lilies in full bloom. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The public has a rare chance to view Orari Estate’s Himalayan lilies in bloom.

Resurfacing has once again begun on a section of Evans St between Waimataitai and Pringle St. PHOTO: WAKA KOTAHI The State Highway One resurfacing project restarted this week, beginning with a section on Evans St.

Hayden Majic undertakes his black belt grading at Shibu Dojo of seido karate in Christchurch. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED A graduating Timaru pupil has proved he has both brains and brawn.

Proving the Christmas spirit is alive and well, the Timaru Community Christmas dinner was selected by staff of Craigs Investment Partners to receive a donation for their event. Exchanging gifts are (from left) dinner organisers Kiel Waite, Vicky Waite, Aoraki Foundation community adviser Kirsty Burnett, and Phill Kinney from Craigs Investment Partners. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Two community projects have received a cash boost this Christmas.

Embarking on fundraising for an indoor climbing wall in Pleasant Point are (from left) Vanessa Gruenwald, Raewyn Hessell, Marley Cooney (10), Kelly Cooney and George Cooney (5), Ryder Semenoff (7), Shyne Semenoff (4), Dave Semenoff and Gavin Smith. PHOTO: CLAIRE ALLISON The Pleasant Point Climbing Group is aiming high to establish a new facility in the town.

Aoraki highway patrol team leader Ben Grant has been recognised by New Zealand Hockey with an outstanding contribution to coaching award. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Police officer Ben Grant has been recognised by New Zealand Hockey for laying down the law to his players.

Les Sinclair is preparing to transport gifts around the region for children in need this Christmas. PHOTO: SHELLEY INON While reindeer will take to the skies, motorcycles are — once again — preparing to take to the streets.

Event organiser Michelle Thew and husband Dave show their support for White Ribbon day and ending family violence. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED Hundreds of people flocked to Caroline Bay at the weekend to make their stand against family violence.

Spectators can once again expect Santa to make his annual appearance on Stafford St this year. PHOTO: COURIER FILES It’s that time of the year again, when the big man in red descends on Stafford St for the annual PrimePort Timaru Santa Parade this Sunday.

South Canterbury Rose Society member Margaret Johnson eyes up some Phar Lap blooms in preparation for this weekend’s national show. PHOTO: CLAIRE ALLISON Timaru will be coming up roses as it hosts the National Spring Rose Show in the Caroline Bay Hall this weekend.

Michael Wahrlich was known in Wellington as Mike the Juggler. Photo: NZ Herald Warning: Content may be upsetting for some readers. A year before Loafers Lodge fire victim Michael "Mike the Juggler" Wahrlich died, he was beaten for almost 20 minutes in his home by a man wanting a cigarette.

Armed police guard the entrance to Christchurch Hospital on March 15 in 2019. Photo: Getty Images St John did not have a plan to deal with a terror attack, leaving the organisation unprepared to deal with the massacre at two mosques in Christchurch, an inquest has heard. 

The investigation located 42 significant cannabis crop grows and 10kg of packaged cannabis was seized. Photo: NZ Police A multi-agency investigation has dismantled a drug and money laundering operation in Auckland being operated by Vietnamese nationals.

The investigation located 42 significant cannabis crop grows and 10kg of packaged cannabis was seized. Photo: NZ Police A multi-agency investigation has dismantled a drug and money laundering operation in Auckland being operated by Vietnamese nationals.