Horse triumphs over human ‘tearing across mountains’
Horse triumphs over human ‘tearing across mountains’
Horse has triumphed against human once again at the Only Fools and Horses running race in Wedderburn.
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Cellphone network failures left emergency services 'hamstrung'
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Cellphone network failures left emergency services 'hamstrung'
Weaknesses in the rural cellphone network are leaving emergency services ‘‘hamstrung’’ during community crises, Clutha officials say.
Council extends Mt Iron freedom camping ban
Council extends Mt Iron freedom camping ban
A temporary ban on freedom camping at the foot of Mt Iron has been extended.
‘Superstar’ makes encore performance
‘Superstar’ makes encore performance
A classic musical is returning to West Otago after 26 years, along with four performers from that same production.
Half a century of work recognised
Half a century of work recognised
Trevor Stewart’s 50 years of service to his community were celebrated this month by the Wyndham Lions Club.
Book paves way for future
Book paves way for future
A booklet describing the history of the Gore Bowling Club will delve not only into the success, but the stories of players past and present of one of New Zealand’s finest clubs.
Holiday fun returns to library
Holiday fun returns to library
Alexandra Library is once again drawing families in with a lively mix of activities aimed at keeping children entertained and connected over the school holidays.
Looking forward to sharing region’s stories
Looking forward to sharing region’s stories
Hello, my name is Carys Trotter, and I’m the new reporter in Alexandra.
Students honoured to take on role
Students honoured to take on role
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 Mountainview High...
Intersection upgrades to be ‘game changer’
Intersection upgrades to be ‘game changer’
Long-awaited upgrades to the Showgrounds intersection are now under way.
Full throttle towards electric future
Full throttle towards electric future
Timaru’s MyWay by Metro service will soon be 100% electric with the introduction of 10 new electric vehicles.
Volunteer’s extra help recognised
Volunteer’s extra help recognised
On top of her day job, a Timaru volunteer has still found the time to help two extra organisations.
Award-winning NZ film to be shown
Award-winning NZ film to be shown
An award-winning new Kiwi horror-comedy about cannabis-fuelled cannibals is stopping in at Geraldine for a special screening this weekend.
Organisations giving information by the book
Organisations giving information by the book
Two community organisations have come together to produce a much-needed booklet for residents.
Taonga to be transformed
Taonga to be transformed
A project to restore a historically significant 131-year old South Canterbury taonga is under way.
Jubilee buzz still driving Toko
Jubilee buzz still driving Toko
Toko approach every season with a winning mentality, and this year is no different.
Inflatable fun leaves kids pumped
Inflatable fun leaves kids pumped
The district’s children had a licence to leap last week, as Bounce Fest returned to the Cross Recreation Centre in Balclutha.
20.58% rates hike set to breach cap
20.58% rates hike set to breach cap
Clutha’s mayor says a larger-than-expected projected rates hike of more than 20% this year is not a foregone conclusion.
Local Legend
Local Legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend Rosa MacPherson received her leg of lamb at her Kākā Point home last week.
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Electric open home showcases green path
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Electric open home showcases green path
Wānaka’s Pierre Marasti has not paid for household energy in over five years and this weekend he is opening his home to show the benefits of solar power.