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An Oamaru woman on holiday in Spain has found herself amid tumultuous celebrations in Madrid for the Fifa Football World Cup-winning Spanish team. Scenes showing thousands of Spaniards filling the streets were beamed around the world yesterday and Kathy Hobbs was there soaking up the atmosphere. Spain beat the Netherlands 1-0 in the final that was played on Monday morning New Zealand time. Mrs Hobbs' timing could not have been better, her holiday itinerary putting her squarely in the winning team's homeland when the crucial game was won. She was on hand to take in a five-kilometre open-air bus ride ... More
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Brewing up helps Alzheimer's funds
By enjoying a cup of tea with friends this week you could be raising valuable funds for the Alzheimer's Society ... More
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Children dribbling with some new-found basketball skills
An Oamaru basketball development camp has proven popular during these school holidays, with close to 50 children participating at the ... More
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Sumner: Believe the dream
Reaching the second round of the World Cup might look impossible for the All Whites, but Steve Sumner - skipper ... More
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Promising young boxer lacks local competition
Teenage boxer Tegan Madden may be struggling for female sparring partners, but not for form. The 16-year-old is trying to ... More
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Transplant patient loving life a year after surgeryPatience has become a virtue for Hampden man John Shaw a year on from landmark surgery that saved his life. "Every day is a bonus,'' ... More
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Record fields for 30th Christchurch marathonTHE 30th Christchurch marathon on Sunday will celebrate the milestone with record entries and top class fields battling for $40,000 prize money. Last year's record ... More
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Blue Planet
Where: Christchurch > Christchurch Art Gallery - Te Puna o Waiwhetu Blue is a feeling, a place to dream, an endless idea and the colour of ...
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Fawlty Towers
Where: Rangiora > Rangiora Town Hall Rangiora Players proudly present Fawlty Towers, the hilarious show written by John Cleese and Connie ...
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A Night In Elsinore
Where: Christchurch > Aranui High School It’s Hamlet… but not as we know it. Imagine the dead king as Michael Jackson, ...
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The Full Monteverdi: CANCELLED
Where: Christchurch > Rialto Cinema John La Bouchardiere’s critically acclaimed film The Full Monteverdi, features leading vocal ensemble I Fagiolini. ...
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NZ Film Festival Opening Night: Pre
Where: Christchurch > Regent on Worcester Director Jason Stutter will present his debut film Predicament to open the 2010 New Zealand ...
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