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GPs unaware of board court action
South Canterbury GPs are unaware that they are being taken to court by their health board.
Pipe band marching to the sound of new drums
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The Waimate Highland Pipe Band is $4000 better off thanks to a South Canterbury Community Trust donation.Country singer starts year on a high note
Waimate's Kaylee Bell has kicked off 2012 in winning style.
Eyeing a shipshape kitchen and some goals
A fortnight into his quest for "better health and a better life", William Bisset brings us up to date with his journey.
Happily married 60 years
Friends and family have been helping Ivan and Betty Finnie celebrate a very special Valentines Day – their diamond wedding anniversary.
Action on quarry complaint
The Timaru District Council is going to investigate a Timaru woman's claim.
House sale surge tipped after lull
Fewer houses were sold in Timaru and South Canterbury last month compared to January last year.
Pen pals face-to-face after 45 years
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Kurow woman Colleen Hughes was 17 when she starting writing letters to a stranger in the United States.Middle school rejected again
A bid from Timaru Christian School to open a middle school has been turned down.
Chocolate bar near thing with law
'I'm glad nothing's gone on my record'
A chocolate bar very nearly led to a blemish on a teenager's driving record.
New school leaders take up the reins
Temuka Primary School leaders, pictured right, have been chosen.
Huts in limbo as tenants walk out
Two residents have walked away from their huts and others may go in a long running dispute at the Waipopo Huts.
SCF five ready to fight
Ed Sullivan and Bob White are looking forward to their day in court and the chance to clear their names.
Reparation of $250 following bar fight
A Timaru woman offered to pay $250 reparation to another woman after a bar fight.
Rural firefighters' gear is kept up to scratch
Spare gear, particularly overalls are on hand
South Canterbury rural firefighters are regularly upgrading equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
Domain development plan likely next month
A plan outlining the proposed development of the Temuka Domain should be ready next month.
Henry guest speaker
The organisers of the South Canterbury sports awards have scored Graham Henry as their guest speaker.
Cause of algal bloom sought
The company in charge of the Opuha Dam is trying to find out why a potentially toxic algal bloom continues to plague them.
Man charged over Hubbard's death
A South Otago man has been charged in relation to the crash that killed Allan Hubbard.
Man charged over fatal Hubbard crash
A 40-year-old man has been charged today in relation to a crash that killed Timaru businessman Allan Hubbard.
Suppression ends for SCF accused
Timaru lawyer Ed Sullivan and retired accountant Bob White have been revealed as two of the South Canterbury Finance five facing charges.
Japanese shrimp invade Bluff Harbour
Skeleton-like shrimp have invaded Bluff Harbour and will spread through other Southland harbours.
Karen's courageously fighting destiny
Sky diving next on bucket list
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Courageous Timaru woman Karen Leatham is defying the odds after she was given eight months to live, two years ago.Shot gull survives for months
A red-billed gull, shot at least six months ago with a crossbow bolt, is still carrying the evidence.
White stallions win over crowd
If it was entertainment that onlookers wanted at the SBS Event Centre on Saturday, then they were in the right place.
ECan blames algae on low river flows
Water in the Opihi River has again been declared unsafe.
Decapitated - but not for long
Statue to get head back
Timaru's Robbie Burns statue may get his head back sooner than expected.
Fatal crash disclosure refused
The reason no-one faced a serious charge over a crash that killed a Pleasant Point woman 18 months ago remains secret.
Good AED supply in town, district
Timaru's defibrillator shortage is officially over.
Nine jobs hang in the balance
The Trents wholesale warehouse in Timaru may close, affecting nine staff.
Court decision looms on suppression
The two remaining identities of the South Canterbury Finance (SCF) five could be revealed on Monday.
Minimum wage rise helps - but barely
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Single mother Susan Lester is thankful for small mercies after the announcement of the rise in the minimum wage.Life to heat up for TV 'foodie'
Iain Bamber can finally reveal a secret he's been holding on to for months – he is a contestant on this season's MasterChef New Zealand.
GPs seek smokers' history
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South Canterbury GPs are calling on patients to provide their smoking history as part of a Government health target to help smokers quit.Spanish horses return for a southern dance
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It's show time for nine dancing Spanish horses.Truck and trailer goes missing
Oamaru police are on the hunt for a truck and trailer that was stolen from a Oamaru construction yard.
Trial aborted on third day
The trial of a Timaru man accused of aggravated burglary and robbery has been aborted on its third day.
Errant anglers target canals
Salmon are not the only things being caught in South Canterbury's hydro canals.
Fracking fears eased as notification urged
The public will almost certainly get a say on any companies wanting to carry out fracking.
Out on a limb to foot the bill for MRI appeal
Ian Hayman wants to give the MRI fundraising appeal a bit of a leg-up.
Dementia sufferers miss out
Alzheimer's patients are suffering for months, sometimes years, before seeking help
Lollies, crime in classroom
Mini explosions and crime scene investigations will feature in a Timaru primary school's classroom for the first time.
Hopes for new visitor centre
Twizel's Information Centre has closed, but the local community board is hoping a new one will be operating soon.
Dumping waste just got costlier
Dumping rubbish and putting out your red bin will become more expensive in the Timaru district next year
Four sets of twins take residence
Seeing double, over and over again
Four sets of identical twins have taken up residence at a Timaru boarding hostel.
Off-road for a good cause
Geraldine's tramping club is one step closer to conquering its latest fundraising initiative.
Bible school plans expansion
A large development is proposed for Geraldine to extend the town's Bible school.
Name-change policy a lookout for councillors
Sometimes council policies come as a complete surprise to councillors.
Knife threats described by two witnesses
A witness recalled how he was told he was going to be punctured "with thousands of holes" as a knife was held to his throat.
Crackdown takes out 26 vehicles
Timaru boy racers have been sent a message after a police crackdown on unsafe cars and driving.