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	Wed, 2 Oct 2024: ‘Huge ripple effect’: Community rallies behind meatworks staff Stuff.co.nz - 2 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) The proposed closure of Timaru’s Alliance Smithfield plant is expected to be felt widely. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tue, 1 Oct 2024: Power restored to Tekapo and Albury RadioNZ - 1 Oct (RadioNZ) Transpower has completed repairs to its Tekapo-Timaru line after wires were severed by a helicopter. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Mon, 30 Sep 2024: ECan rates blunder in Timaru district Stuff.co.nz - 30 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) A miscalculation is being blamed for Environment Canterbury ratepayers in the Timaru district being overcharged in September. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 30 Sep 2024: Six caught in Timaru drink-driving crackdown Stuff.co.nz - 30 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) A police operation in the district has netted six drink-drivers, including an 83-year-old. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 30 Sep 2024: Silver medals for South Canterbury cyclists at national schools champs Stuff.co.nz - 30 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Two students from South Canterbury were on the podium at the National Schools Road Cycling Championships in Timaru on Sunday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Mon, 30 Sep 2024: ‘Hit them’, passenger said, before driver knocked student off scooter Stuff.co.nz - 30 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The student was travelling home from school in wet conditions in Timaru. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 30 Sep 2024: One of country’s oldest butcheries reopens Stuff.co.nz - 30 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) A corner butchery in suburban Timaru has reopened under new ownership and a new name. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 30 Sep 2024: Church hall gets a ‘much-needed’ lick of paint Stuff.co.nz - 30 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Keen volunteers donated their time to spruce up the interior of a Timaru church building that is well used by community groups. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 30 Sep 2024: Basilica scaffolding job lands national award Stuff.co.nz - 30 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) A highly technical project enabling copper replacement on the Sacred Heart Basilica domes in TImaru has won recognition. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 30 Sep 2024: ‘Hit them’: Man who knocked student off scooter admits charges Stuff.co.nz - 30 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The student was travelling home from school in wet conditions earlier this year in Timaru. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General