The Timaru Herald - May 25, 2026

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Eradication a top priority

Invasive weeds cleared in Rangitata catchment

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NZ Post confirms central Timaru branch to close

Eradicating wallabies a top priority

Hospital donation helps get nurses’ fund over the line

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Tourist levy aids wilding pines fight

‘They’re just boobs’

Skifields making cuts to survive

Reserve Bank tipped to hold

Poll finds majority back levy

Doggone good idea taking off

Hormuz deal ‘largely negotiated’

Shooter killed near White House

Church apologises for land seizure

Andrew faces new allegation

Will New Zealand’s liberal regime survive the post-liberal era?

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Firms join deep-sea mining rush as permits fast-tracked

Firms join deep-sea mining rush as permits fast-tracked

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The St James Conservation Area is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s great back-country playgrounds, with new state funding providing a boost for the St James Cycle Trail, writes Sarah Bennett. High-country trails

The St James Conservation Area is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s great back-country playgrounds, with new state funding providing a boost for the St James Cycle Trail, writes Sarah Bennett. High-country trails

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Tactix and Steel in tight race

Olympian’s daughter wins silver in Europe

Record partnership guides White Ferns to T20I victory

At a glance

Selection juggling act for Chiefs

Three from three as full houses inspire Crusaders

Round 15

Wahs’ cult hero flies into form

A-League champions happy with scrappy