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Youth Driver Awareness 2013
RIDE WITH ME: Students take a ride with Senior Constable Brent Rissman, who was demonstrating stopping distances on the track while travelling at different speeds.
French fleet ship shape
GOLDEN TRIO: Maddie the golden retriever, Kevin Manchester, and Renault 8 Gordini.
Timaru Sanford fire: readers' pics
A number of Timaru people caught photos and footage of a dramatic fire at a Sanford coolstore at the Port of Timaru.
Sanford Timaru fire
SMOKE ON THE WATER: Evidence of fire at a Sanford's cool store can be seen from Caroline Bay.
Mountainview Ball 2013
HOME COMFORTS: A Kyle hut being towed by a tractor was the perfect mode of transport for ball attendees Ethan Andrews, left, Tayla Westaway, Billy Foster, Hannah Vandergeest, Emma Sparks, Bradley Powdrell, Sam Roberts and Nick Carter.
Roncalli XV x TBHS XV
RISING HIGH: Roncalli lock Adam Beck takes the lineout, despite the efforts of Timaru BHS lock Amato Fakatava to stop him.
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Waimate Rugby Club 50th Jubilee
CELEBRATIONS: Brothers Terry Eathorne, left, and Dave Eathorne, right, travelled from Australia to attend the Waimate Rugby Club's 50th Jubilee. They are pictured here with club president Red Cunningham.
Independence Games 2013
RUN FOR GLORY: Jainash Chandi, of Auckland, competes in the 50m sprint at the New Zealand Independence Games in Timaru.
Life in pictures: April 17
COMING DOWN: Demolition of Waimate's former auction rooms has started. The building at 105 High St was constructed between 1910 and 1919, and closed in July. A danger notice was placed on the building and the veranda was removed after owner Geoff Wallace and the Waimate District Council identified safety concerns. Waimate District Council chief executive Tony Aldens said a section of road outside the building had been closed since the roof had been removed. A mild earthquake or strong wind would cause the building to fall outward, he said.
Life in pictures: April 12
FEELING THE BEAT: Geraldine residents got the chance to dance on the streets yesterday thanks to a performance by a Sydney band that was in town. Australian Laurie Lowndes and Jennifer Graham of Peel Forest make the most of the music.
Winchester swap meet
GHOST OF VEHICLES' PAST: John Camberlain's 1915 Rolls Royce gets a few adjustments. Pictured from left are John Chamberlain, and Andrew and Bruce McIlroy of Ashburton.
Mackenzie Highland Show 2013
BEST IN SHOW: Caelyn Morrison, 4, takes a closer look at John Elm's entry in the poultry section at the Mackenzie Highland Show. The bird was judged best duck at the show.
Timaru Herald newsroom in action
IN THE NEWSROOM: Chief reporter Paul O'Rourke checks in with the Herald's Facebook page.
Geraldine Bike Challenge
THEY'RE OFF: Cyclists push off from the start of the Geraldine Bike Challenge at the Orari Racecourse.
SI Wrestling and Grappling Champs
ROUGH AND TUMBLE: Luke Hopkinson pins down Jesse Hewitson in the 10 to 13 age group of the South Island Wrestling and Grappling Championships at Roncalli College. Both competitors are from Rangiora.
Bike Polo
PEDAL POWER: Michael Broadhead, of Timaru, battles it out with Brisbane team members, from left, Nic Morrisrey and Rupert Goldsmith during the Bike Polo Champs at the Caroline Bay tennis courts.
Life in pictures: March 14
GREY SKIES: Plumes of smoke billow up from the a stubble burn-off at Seadown, as seen from the Port of Timaru.
Life in pictures: March 11
DOING GOOD: Commonwealth Day is celebrated by the Royal Over-Seas League (Rosl) at a monthly lunch held at Seven Oaks, Timaru. From left, Nessie Home, director Lyn Milne, South Canterbury branch president Len Home, and Keith Milne. The league is a self-funded non-profit Commonwealth organisation that supports New Zealand and overseas artists in the onset of their careers through scholarships and performance opportunities. There are six branches nationally with 800 members.
SC polo tournament
HARD AND FAST: Teams from around the South Island took part in the final South Canterbury polo tournament for this season.
Hadlow to Harbour
THEY'RE Off: About 2000 entries line up at the start of the Hadlow to Harbour Fun Run/Walk.
Voxpop: When do you become an adult?
MADDY WILLIS, 12: "No, because you still act like a kid and I don't think I'm ready for adult responsibilities yet. She said 15 was a better age to be considered an adult.
Deco Showcase
GOT IT ALL: Hat, parasol, gloves and fox fur - everything you need to go with a 1930s Studebaker.
2013 Temuka-Geraldine A&P Show
SPLITTING WOOD: Adam Lowe, of Hokitika, competes in the 250 Standing event in the Aorangi Axemen's Club woodchopping competition.
2013 March Hare
NICE RIDE: Nicky Jackson, of Dunedin, arrives at the March Hare event on her Harley Davidson.
2013 NZ Pipe Band Championships
KEEP IN STEP: Judge Rod Miller marks competitors in the New Zealand and South Pacific Pipe Band Street as they march along Stafford St.
Life in pictures: March 1
SPEED CONTROL: Portable speed humps are being used to slow traffic at road works south of Timaru.
High country muster
KICKING UP DUST: A flock of 1800 ewes droved from the hills south of Tekapo down to the town's saleyards.
NZ Rowing Champs 2013: Day 5
ROWING TRANSPORT: Timaru Herald chief photographer John Bisset didn't waste his energy running up and down the shoreline of the 2km-long lake course. Instead he took along his own transport and even condescended to give Herald reporter Jacob Page a lift.
NZ Rowing Champs 2013: Day 3
IDYLLIC CRUISE: Hawke’s Bay Rowing Club's Julia Trautvetter heads onto the water to train in the open singles.
Life in pictures: February 22
ATTITUDE: Getting into the groove at the Timaru Girls' High School swimming sports are, from left, Grace Lusty, Harriet McLeay, Elizabeth Bell and Abbey Jones, dressed in style for the competition at CBay.
NZ Rowing Champs 2013: Day 2
EARLY START: A couple of crews were up early as the sunrise hit Lake Ruataniwha on the second day of the New Zealand Rowing Championships at Lake Ruataniwha.
Life in pictures: February 20
LINE UP: The odds are with anglers keen to catch a salmon near the new Southern Sockeye Salmon farm near Twizel. There have been plenty caught, with some anglers saying a large number of salmon have escaped into the canal.
NZ Rowing Champs 2013: Day 1
PLENTY TO DO: Hawkes Bay's Hamish Boult returns the sculls after completing his race.
Leprosy
FUNDS RAISED: Phillipa handing over the US$8000 to Dr Pradhan, the founder of Sewa Kendra Leprosy Relief. The money was raised from a charity ride.
Life in pictures: February 15
REDDY FOR LOVE: Caroline Bay Trust Aoraki staff dressed up for Valentines Day - including lifeguard Ray Hermens. Other decorations were put up as part of efforts to raise money for the heart Foundation and will remain until Sunday. Donations will be accepted for the Heart Foundation for Heart Week.
Life in pictures: February 14
CHINESE NEW YEAR: Sophie Stuart, left, and Connor Warburton use chopsticks at Waimataitai Kindergarten which was holding a feast to celebrate Chinese New Year, teaching the children about different cultures and different customs.
Pope's resignation
FR BRIAN FENNESSY: "I was surprised. I think he has personal insight that he is unable to be as effective as he would want to be. I like Pope Benedict he was very pastoral and gentle though a very strong theologian."
Life in pictures: February 12
Builder Steven Brooks had some little helpers as he built a shed at Glenview Free Kindergarten. Over several weekends Mr Brooks put up the shed at the early childhood centre. The shed was a donation and would be used to keep the centre's tools locked away, he said. The children were "pretty excited" to see it.
Classic and Historic Race Meeting 2013
CAR CHASE: Pip Sutherland racing in her 1992 Shadetree Special is followed closely by Chris Read in his 1957 Minstral TR3A in the Vintage and Historics race at Levels raceway.
Crashed Waimate House
WAKE UP CALL: This photo was taken at 1.37am on Thursday after a car crashed through Fiona Hislop’s King St house in Waimate.
Whanau Fun Day
SKILLS: Ewan Duff, of Dunedin, makes pounamu pendants while Jackson and Robertson Stewart, of Maungati, watch.
Travel tips
ACCOMMODATION REVIEWS: Two websites, booking.com and tripadvisor.com, are helpful when searching for accommodation. Always check out the interior room photos and customer reviews on these sites before booking rooms.
Pleasant Valley's St Anne's Church
TINY CHURCH: The small site will attract a large gathering when St Anne's Church turns 150.
Fun in Los Angeles
POPULAR PIER: As the afternoon draws to a close and the evening sets in, Santa Monica Pier still exudes a busting energy.
Santorini paradise
A GREEK PARADISE: An enticing view of one of the many pools at the El Greco Resort from the hotel room meant Kallia and Alex were soon in the pool.
Athens: ancient ruins, friendly locals
Spellbinding: A spectacular view of the Acropolis from the restaurant, Strofi. The magical evening view was matched by the exquisite Greek food and atmosphere.
Fun under Tuscan sun
MARBLE MAGNIFICENCE: Kallia and Alex in front of Florence's stunning marble church, the Duomo.
Venice's Grand Canal
FLOATING CITY: The Grand Canal is Venice's main waterway with many different vessels using the route every day.
We'll always have Paris
MIRROR IMAGE: After many years of wanting to make the visit, Sally finally gets to enjoy the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles. The light from the windows on one side of the room reflects into the mirrors on the other side, making the room brighter.
Best of British
HENRY'S HOME: Hampton Court Palace was originally built for Cardinal Wolsey early in the 16th century. It then passed to King Henry VIII, who extended the building.
Mt Dixon rockfall
ROCKSLIDE: Images reveal the extend of a rockfall on Mt Dixon in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park on January 21.
Primeport Oil Spill
BLACK WATER: Absorbent material is placed in the water to clean the oil spill at Timaru Harbour.
Timaru X Factor NZ Audition Day
MADE IT: Ashburton's Phoebe Roberts made it to her X Factor NZ pre-audition despite her car breaking down on the way to Timaru.
Lovelock Classic 2013
VICTORY ASSURED: Waitakere's Te Rina Keenan smiles as she crosses the line in the throwers quadrathon 50m dash which saw her win the overall event.
Karst by water in stone
PLAY OF LIGHT: Lights create eerie shadows among the Postojna caves' stalactites and stalagmites.
