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• Vandals plague public toilets

  A public toilet block in a small Southland town is battling ongoing vandalism, forcing the council to explore new solutions.

• Time to put feet up for record-breaker

  A young Englishman found more than he bargained for when he visited New Zealand in 1966, Sandy Eggleston reports.

• Vintage tractor fetches $62K in a farm auction

  Bits and bobs were the cream of the crop at a Waimumu farm clearing sale.

• ‘Tiger’s Apprentice’ one for kids

  It is now the second week of the school holidays, so what better to do than go to the movies?

• ‘Boutique’ car rally makes way through

  Drivers taking part in a ‘‘boutique car rally’’ have pulled in to Gore for an overnight stop.

• Strong season start for Edendale

  Edendale have made a perfect start to the division one season with three bonus point wins from their first three games.

• Action-filled second half led to match draw

  Wyndham Town women’s team have made a good start to their season with a draw against Old Boys.

• Country duo nominated for Tui award

  The Mitchell Twins who achieved many firsts last year can now add a Tui nomination to the list.

• Night a success: coach

  Four Gore Boxing Club members took to the ring during the club’s annual tournament at the weekend.

• Public excluded from show this year

  IT’S a no-show for the public at one of Canterbury’s biggest events this year with the postponement of the New Zealand Agricultural Show.

Featured documents

• Family culture on, off the field: coach

  The Albion Rugby Club has made the Gore Showgrounds a hive of activity again this winter....

• Inspiring youth to love playing rugby

  Seeing the next generation play the sport he loves is why Kieva Littlejohn put his hand up to be this year’s Albion Rugby Club ambassador....

• Timeless beauty of the Chathams

  THE Chatham archipelago, about 800km east of the South Island, is 45 minutes ahead of New Zealand. Actually they are on the other side of the international date line, but that’s been shifted to bulge around the islands so they share the same date as the rest of the country instead of being the day...

• Marvels in Great Southern

  Four and a-half hours’ drive south of Perth, Western Australia’s Great Southern region, anchored by heritage-tinged Albany is ripe for exploration, writes Mike Yardley....

• Balancing work, life key to happy farming

  The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. Rural editor Sally Rae talks to the one of the finalists — Nelson and Fiona Hancox — about keeping positive in West Otago....

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  LOCATED at the confluence of the mighty Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers, the very name Phnom Penh conjures up an image of the exotic....

• Finding family fun

  If you’re planning an Aussie trip with your whole tribe, add these top family-friendly experiences to your travel list this year, writes Sara Bunny....

• Dignity in Jerusalem of Europe

  Mike Yardley explores history and hope in Sarajevo....

• Passion for genetics put into practice

  A driven young Southland farmer has added another string to his already busy bow with the acquisition of a sheep stud. Rural editor SallyRae talks to Pete Gardyne about his farming philosophy....

• Passion for plants sees business celebrate 90 years

  A West Otago business celebrates its 90th anniversary this month, an extraordinary achievement particularly given it has remained in the same family. Business editor Sally Rae meets the Hughes family from Blue Mountain Nurseries....