Successful second go at Pukaki
Successful second go at Pukaki
A self-proclaimed "Newfie Zealander" has swum the entire length of Lake Pukaki — and is believed to be just the second person to do so.
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Closed-door meetings over tensions between mayor and council boss
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Closed-door meetings over tensions between mayor and council boss
Tensions at the top of the Invercargill City Council seem to have been resolved following a closed-door investigation.
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'Archaic' Easter bylaws slammed
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'Archaic' Easter bylaws slammed
Wānaka’s business community have mixed feelings about Easter trading bylaws with one calling the rules "archaic".
Warning heritage buildings at risk over funding freeze
Warning heritage buildings at risk over funding freeze
A potential funding freeze for Invercargill’s heritage buildings could result in spiralling maintenance, an expert has warned.
Service to Timaru calling from God
Service to Timaru calling from God
For many generations of Timaruvians David Bruce was their first introduction to the Bible.
Five-time winning feat emulated
Five-time winning feat emulated
A Timaru Girls’ High School student has retained the prestigious Christine Castle Cup for a record-equalling fifth time.
Alpine Energy customers to be credited
Alpine Energy customers to be credited
Alpine Energy are set to make a one-off credit to customers after a historical error between 2015 and 2024.
Mayor calls for more council collaboration
Mayor calls for more council collaboration
Timaru District Mayor Nigel Bowen has called on councils across South Canterbury to seize the opportunity to collaborate on more efficient and affordable water services.
'Like a washing machine': Kayaker lost life after hitting hole
'Like a washing machine': Kayaker lost life after hitting hole
A skilled Queenstown kayaker drowned after becoming caught in a river hazard resembling a ‘‘washing machine’’, a coroner says.
Bagpiper makes top cut
Bagpiper makes top cut
South Canterbury piper William McArthur has qualified for one of the most prestigious bagpipe events in the country.
Students’ food drive a success
Students’ food drive a success
Roncalli College students have been stocking shelves at a local foodbank.
Morris Minors just 'make you smile’
Morris Minors just 'make you smile’
About 65 Morris Minors will arrive in Timaru from as far afield as Auckland and Dunedin for the Easter event.
Raising funds to boost participation
Raising funds to boost participation
The Aorangi region men’s Eagles Halberg Tournament has done its part to raise money for children around the country.
From tiny seeds big pumpkins grow
From tiny seeds big pumpkins grow
A 52kg whopper has been named the pick of the patch at a Timaru early childhood education centre’s pumpkin growing challenge.
Consultation period open for Waimate’s LTP
Consultation period open for Waimate’s LTP
Consultation is now open for the Waimate District Council’s Long-Term Plan 2025-34.
Passion for history leads to sequel
Passion for history leads to sequel
An ex-Waimate author is set to continue her novel series based on her own genealogy studies.
Local Legend: Jill Wallace
Local Legend: Jill Wallace
Jill Wallace of Lawrence is this week’s Silver Fern Farms — Clutha Leader Local Legend.
Kapa haka event ‘soul- filling’ for eager pupils
Kapa haka event ‘soul- filling’ for eager pupils
Newcomers were welcomed to the Kapa Haka Cultural Exchange at Lawrence Area School (LAS) last Thursday, April 10.
School treated with dog surprise
School treated with dog surprise
Hundreds of children met the Balclutha Dog Training Group outside Cross Recreation Centre for their final class of term last Friday, April 11.
Electric final games in Filipino society league
Electric final games in Filipino society league
The Clutha Filipino Society Summer Basketball League concluded an electrifying season on Saturday, March 29 as the Clutha Kings reigned supreme and the Kanto Bots secured first runner-up at the...