TIME TO SPRING CLEAN! I shifted house recently, and there is nothing quite like shifting house to bring to your attention just how much stuff you have. When I first arrived in Timaru from Westport in February, nearly everything I owned fitted inside my Toyota Corona,... Page 2

Masters of sport converge The partying is as hard core as the sporting events on the sixth day of the South Island Masters Games in Timaru. With a mix of adrelaine, sweat and laughter 2500 competitors and their supporters have been playing during the day and at night. The... Page 1

Young guitarist aims high Oamaru guitarist Joseph Balfe wants to be one of the best finger-guitarists in the world. The 17-year-old is fundraising to get himself to Poland where the Guitar Master World Championships are being held in November. Balfe has been playing for seven... Page 1

Claires singing her way to LA A Timaru singer is off to represent New Zealand at the Olympics for performing arts in Hollywood, California, next June. Claire Burt, 23, will attend the World Championships Performing Arts competition after her audition video secured her a... Page 1

KEEPING BUSINESS IN THE FAMILY Gina Tatom says one of her earliest childhood memories is sitting by the fire rolling balls of soap for her mum. Tatom, from Queenstown, shifted to Morven 18-months-ago after living in the United States for 20 years. She made the move back to New... Page 1

Many not enrolled More than 3000 South Cantabrians eligible to vote in the local government elections have yet to formerly enrol, the latest Electoral Commission statistics suggest. The just-published detail for the period to August 31 shows more than 2000 of Timarus... Page 1

Two black belts in two months Timarus Leanne Boyle has made local history becoming the first person to achieve black belts in two martial art disciplines - in the space of two months. Boyle, who is now 52, began her martial arts career when she went to a taekwondo class on the... Page 1

A treasured Olaf steps on down After nearly 60 years as the Scottish Societys treasurer Timaru man Olaf Trent is stepping down. Ive done 59 years as the treasurer and I felt it was high time to give up, he said. His wife, Hazel, 83, said ill health forced him to... Page 1

Pair urge prostate checks Blood tests had indicated there was an issue for a while, so it came as no surprise to Timarus Kevin McGlinchy when he was finally diagnosed with prostate cancer. McGlinchy, 73, said the news was a bit of a shock ... it still knocks you there that... Page 1

Empty frames signify loss Terri-Anne Parkin knows the pain of losing a loved one to suicide and encourages anyone feeling down to reach out for help. I think if people are afraid to talk about if theyre feeling suicidal, it must be quite hard for them a reach out for help... Page 1

Sophie has changed his life Without his assistance dog, Timaru man Brett Kane would be struggling with isolation. Before he got golden retriever Sophie he would seldom go places on his own because it was too difficult. Kane, 45, suffers from neurotoxicity, an illness caused by... Page 1

Farmer in dispute with ECan A North Otago man claims Environment Canterbury (ECan) is asking him to pay $20,000 to fix part of his land which is eroding into the Lower Waitaki River. Bill Pile, of Waitaki Bridge Village, claimed work by ECan and the Otago Regional Council (ORC)... Page 1

Key strikes a chord at business A visit from the Prime Minister was music to the ears, literally, for staff at a Washdyke business. John Key made a whirlwind visit to South Canterbury on Friday, stopping in to meet staff at the South Island Organ Company. Established in 1968, the... Page 1

Scouts need more leaders Some Geraldine children may miss out on attending Scouts if more leaders cant be found. Group leader Brian MowatGainsford said about 55 children took part in Geraldine Scouts and between 14 to 18 may be affected if the group was unable to attract... Page 1

Glenavy become first responders A South Canterbury volunteer fire brigade has become just the second in the region to gain its first responder qualification. Seventeen members of the Glenavy Volunteer Fire Brigade were presented with their qualification over the weekend. The move... Page 1

Marks mission to get moving g 184 kilograms is not enough to stop Oamaru man Mark Robertson achieving his goal of losing weight and changing his lifestyle. Robertson was challenged by his employer to cycle 250km to raise money for charity and become a healthier man.&n Page 1

Scammers target easy money A Waimate man was taken aback when he received an emailed bill from an electricity company he had never heard of. Former Timaru community gardens volunteer David Schofield, who now lives in Waimate, received an account for $445, which looked like... Page 1

Enticing youth into ag jobs Practical lessons in farming for young high school students could help bolster the ranks of South Canterburys agriculture sector in the future. Timaru Boys High School students have been given insight to what happens beyond the town boundaries in... Page 1

Elder abuse issues in spotlight Older people can fall through the cracks unless there is an inter-agency support approach, Family Works says. Elder protection service coordinator Geeta Muralidharan said older people had diverse and multiple needs that often required help from more... Page 1

Queens Birthday honour for Rory The thrill of terrifying people has earned Waimate farmer Rory Foley a spot on the Queens Birthday honours list. I just picture the Queen sitting in her office, and there must be these amazing people saving Africa and things, and then theres me -... Page 3

Mother and son both honoured An 87-year-old indoor bowler was surprised when she was nominated for a lifetime achievement award in South Canterbury sport, but even more surprised to find her son had been nominated too. Greta Clarke and son Bruce, 58, who has been involved in... Page 1

Mum wins brand new car A Timaru mother of two thought it was a scam when she received a phone call to tell her she had won a brand new Ford Fiesta - but it was true. Maria Willetts was presented with the shiny white vehicle on Monday by GoodmanFielder representatives... Page 1

Neighbourhood group eyes text alerts A mass text alert system could help emergency services and councils deal with emergencies, Neighbourhood Support South Canterbury says. The organisations local coordinator, Rob Coleman, says such a system could cost more than $100,000 to implement,... Page 1

Adventure seekers new role in Geral.. Hayden Titcheners curriculum vitae reads like an action man movie script, minus the film crew. The newly appointed Geraldine High School outdoor education head of department has spent his adult life undertaking personal adventures and teaching others... Page 1

Predicted cuts peeve potters Community groups across South Canterbury fear those in the regions will miss out on arts opportunities following an announcement of funding cuts. Creative New Zealands Arts Council has advised recipients of its Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) to... Page 1

Helping women helps families Knitted breasts, a plastic pelvis and baby doll are just some of the resources being taken to Mongolia to help train health professionals in childbirth education. Waimate rotarians helped raise $ US150,000 for the threephase project which aimed to... Page 1

Shes got a heart of gold A Temuka 10-year-old has lopped off her pride and joy in honour of a fellow South Canterbury primary schooler who battled a terminal illness. Kendra Taylors blonde locks will soon be winging their way to the United States to be made into a wig for a... Page 1

Tourism business booming A spike in the number of visitors touring South Canterbury in campervans has proven beneficial to some South Canterbury business owners. Geraldine retailer Don Stenhouse said he had seen a significant increase in demand from those travelling in... Page 1

Preparing for humanitarian trip A small group of Roncalli College senior students will fly halfway across the world to make a difference. Sixteen students will soon fly to Vietnam and Cambodia to build houses and wells for those who are struggling in poverty. It is a social... Page 1

Huts could suffer after funding cuts Department of Conservations (DOC) back country huts in South Canterbury might not be at risk of being scrapped because of low use, but users are concerned funding cuts by the Government could impact on future hut maintenance. To justify maintaining... Page 1

EASTER TIME It didnt seem that long ago Christmas decorations were being stored away for another year, and now in two days, we welcome Easter. The year is flying by. Whatever the traditional religious holiday means to you, it is a good opportunity to spend time... Page 2

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Volunteers are a dying breed Volunteers are a dying breed, Timaru SeniorNetpresident John Bain says - a statement backed up by a new report. A Volunteer New Zealand report has revealed more than half of the charities surveyed were having trouble recruiting new... Page 1

HAT TAKES THE CAKE Summer might be officially over, but the good weather we got in February may just be hanging around (for a short time, at least) in March. I dont know about you, but warm weather in autumn always feels like a bonus extension on the holiday period.... Page 2

Smoothing the path to school A new initiative, which will see information shared between a Waimate kindergarten and primary school, is expected to help bridge the gap between the two educators. While children generally start school at age five in New Zealand, many begin their... Page 1

OUT OF THE RUINS What a week to launch a fundraiser for the Christ Church Cathedral! The severe earthquake in Christchurch on Sunday was certainly a talking point with many residents around South Canterbury sharing their experiences on social media. We wish Debbie... Page 2

WOULD YOU PAY. There was an interesting discussion in the newsroom following calls to introduce a toilet charge at Tekapo last week. Immediately, having paid to use toilets in several countries, I thought it was a good idea and believe 50 cents would be a good place... Page 2

Putting Timaru on the map Organisers of the ProShed World Bike Polo Championships, held in Timaru this week, say the event has attracted at least 150 people to the area, filling beds, restaurant tables and local bars. Timaru bike polo player Sam Callander said the event, which... Page 1

New bonds for brave hearts South Canterbury children with heart conditions who attended a special camp learned to push their boundaries. The children say they enjoyed swimming, tramping and playing at Camp Brave Hearts in Auckland. Their parents say the camp made them more... Page 1

Drawn to New York, via Timaru Timaru-raised cartoonist Brent Harpur is world away from Brazil, where he taught homeless children to draw cartoons. This week, Harpur has been drawing live cartoons for free back in his hometown at Timarus Westpac bank. Ive been teaching... Page 1

Top two names for Charlotte When Emma Redhead and her husband, Alwyn, were trying to pick a name for their third daughter, they didnt bother with lists or trying to find something outside of the norm. The Pleasant Point couple really just wanted something they could both agree... Page 1

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