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Geraldine dominate triples
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.
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Ashburton team wins Xmas tournament
The Ashburton team of Russell Ellis, Charlie Cleghorn, Gaynor Hurst and Joan Hardie prevailed in the South Canterbury Christmas tournament held last Saturday.
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Cut and thrust of fencing
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.
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Discovering the world of Siberian irises
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.
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Haul of medals from zone tournament
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.
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Bluestone pupils reach out to Plunket
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.
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Rare opportunity to see lilies in bloom
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.
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Resurfacing begins again on Evans St /SH1
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.
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Majic has a truly magic two weeks
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.
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Cash boost for community projects
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.
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Group pushing on for climbing wall
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.
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Grant’s coaching feats recognised
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.
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On their bikes to gather toys for children
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.
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White Ribbon Day ‘just wonderful’
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.
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Santa ready to reign over his parade
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.
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City in full bloom for weekend show
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.
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501 deportee sentenced for violent attack on juggler
Michael Wahrlich was known in Wellington as Mike the Juggler. Photo: NZ Herald
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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.
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Mosque inquest: St John 'ill-equipped' to deal with shootings
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.
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Vietnamese nationals to be deported after drug bust
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.
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Vietnamese nationals to be deported after drug bust
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.
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