Eden Hore gowns on show
Eden Hore gowns on show
Garments from the Eden Hore Collection are appearing across Central Otago as part of a mini exhibition trail bringing 1970s and ’80s high fashion into public spaces and small towns.
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Play mixing comedy, murder
Play mixing comedy, murder
The Clyde Theatre Group is bringing live theatre to the stage once more this month when it presents Death of a Doornail, by Lee Mueller.
Chance for band to record original songs
Chance for band to record original songs
A group of young Central Otago musicians are heading to Auckland to record their original songs, thanks to a scholarship.
Dowling elected
Dowling elected
Alexandra veterinarian Andrew Dowling was last week confirmed as the winner of the Vincent ward by-election when the final results were posted.
Bannockburn cycle path mooted
Bannockburn cycle path mooted
An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn when the Kawarau Gorge Trail opens later this month, prompting calls for council funding to improve safety.
Swans and Bandits to continue rivalry
Swans and Bandits to continue rivalry
The two finalists have been found in the South Otago Cricket 40-over competition after two hard-fought semifinals last Saturday.
Fitness put to the test
Fitness put to the test
Athletes travelled from Dunedin, Invercargill, Gore and Balclutha to join Tapanui teams in four face-off workout blocks, running from 8.30am to 3pm, including recovery breaks.
Cultivation, creativity celebrated at show
Cultivation, creativity celebrated at show
Botany, growing, arts and crafts met for the 90th Clinton Flower Show, on Friday, February 27.
Concerns raised after petrol spill
Concerns raised after petrol spill
Some Owaka residents have questions in the aftermath of a hazardous chemical callout.
Hunting safety workshop to cover ‘important’ bases
Hunting safety workshop to cover ‘important’ bases
A hunting safety programme will take place in Balclutha next week.
Local Legend
Local Legend
Four-year-old Alfie was please to support his dad and this week’s Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend, Shane Bichan, of Milton.
CDC ranked second for customer service: survey
CDC ranked second for customer service: survey
Clutha District Council has ranked second overall in a customer service satisfaction survey of all New Zealand’s councils and council-controlled organisations.
Athletes saved, flown to hospital
Athletes saved, flown to hospital
Two helicopters were called to Papatowai to rescue adventure race athletes after their packrafts capsized in rough seas Last Tuesday.
Fostering sisterhood of school
Fostering sisterhood of school
The Courier is catching up with student leaders in secondary schools throughout South Canterbury. In this instalment by reporter Connor Haley, we have the school leaders from Craighead Diocesan...
Buying hair with haircuts
Buying hair with haircuts
A Temuka-based wigmaker has found an ethical way to source hair.
Geraldine-born medium inspired by palliative care
Geraldine-born medium inspired by palliative care
A Geraldine-born medium found her calling while working in palliative care.
Airman with no known grave
Airman with no known grave
A project by the South Canterbury Genealogy Society is ensuring the stories of the men and women from South Canterbury who served in World War 2 are preserved and remembered. As the project...
Shelter gives rail history
Shelter gives rail history
A new shelter on the Pleasant Point to Cave cycleway is paying tribute to the area’s railway heritage.
New trustees sought
New trustees sought
Mid and South Canterbury Life Education Trust is ‘‘at a crossroads’’.
Travels to be shared
Travels to be shared
The extraordinary story of the ‘‘Czech Marco Polo’’ is to be told at the South Canterbury Museum next week.