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2608 days ago

Top secret histories of Selwyn

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

Did you know there was a top-secret WWII fuel depot just off SH1 in Selwyn? What do you think, should it be opened as a tourist site? Do you know of any similar sites in the district?
Read about the history of the site below.

2604 days ago

Poll: The grand ambition of heritage

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

The Ellesmere Heritage Park in Leeston has grand ambitions to become the Selwyn district's heritage hub. If they realise their dream, would you visit the museum and travel along the heritage trails?
Read about their plans at: www.stuff.co.nz...

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The grand ambition of heritage
  • 71.4% Yes, call me the history traveler.
    71.4% Complete
  • 28.6% Nah, it wouldn't interest me very much.
    28.6% Complete
7 votes
2604 days ago

Poll: What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Tell us more about what you look forward to reading each week.

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What section of the Sunday Star-Times do you enjoy reading the most?
  • 51% News
    51% Complete
  • 10.5% Focus Features
    10.5% Complete
  • 3.5% Columns
    3.5% Complete
  • 35% Sunday Magazine
    35% Complete
314 votes
2604 days ago

The untold story of the fatal Battle of Baghak

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never … View more
Afghan soldiers who fought shoulder to shoulder with New Zealand troops against insurgents in a deadly battle have spoken for the first time and described what really went on.

The soldiers were in the Battle of Baghak in August 2012 when two New Zealanders and four Afghans died, but were never interviewed as part of the Court of Inquiry carried out by the New Zealand Defence Force.

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2606 days ago

Everyone’s a winner with a $40 gift from Ring!

Ring

Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive… View more
Thanks to the thousands of Neighbourly Neighbours who entered our draw for a free Ring Video Doorbell! Congratulations to Suzy P. of Auckland for taking home the grand prize!

Even if you didn’t win, we don’t want you to leave empty-handed. To show our thanks, we’re giving you an exclusive $40 discount only for Neighbourly members.

To claim your discount, simply go to Ring.com and purchase a Video Doorbell or Security Camera. During the checkout process, enter promo code NEIGHBOURLY40 to save $40 on your new device. The promo code will expire on August 31, so be sure to redeem it soon. Limit two per household.

Ring sends alerts to your phone, tablet and PC whenever motion is detected. Answer the alert, and you can see, hear and speak to people on your property from anywhere. With Ring, you’ll never miss another visitor. Because with Ring, you’re always home.
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2607 days ago

Celebrating World Orangutan Day

The Warehouse New Zealand

Saturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose … View moreSaturday 19 August is World Orangutan Day. Sadly, these beautiful animals are under threat. How can you help? By making sustainable choices. Many of our wood and paper products are FSC certified, which means the wood content is sourced from sustainable forests and plantations. When you choose these products, you’re helping to protect forests and the animals that call them home. Find out more. Learn more

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2608 days ago

Do you know someone aged between 14 and 18 years?

The Team from Ministry of Education

Would they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.

Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. … View more
Would they be interested in being part of our Youth Advisory Group? Registrations of interest have opened for a new youth advisory group and online youth forum for education.

Encourage them to register their interest for this exciting opportunity to have a say in our education system. Register here today

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2609 days ago

Avalanche buries ute at Mt Hutt skifield, others stuck for hours

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

In the midst of a wild snowstorm, Hennie Murray was carefully descending the mountain when everything turned white.

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2609 days ago

Serial pub robber Douglas Roake jailed

Reporter Selwyn & Ashburton Outlook

A man who shot two women during a home invasion and robbed six Canterbury pubs at gunpoint has been jailed for more than 13 years.

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