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    Book paves way for future

    Sheldon Bagrie-Howley in action. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

    Alexandra children create bookmarks as part of the library's school holiday programme. PHOTO:...

    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

    Carys Trotter

    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

    Taking on the leadership roles at Mountainview High School this year are head students (from left...

    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’

    Work on the Showgrounds intersection on State Highway One is expected to be completed by mid year...

    Intersection upgrades to be ‘game changer’

    Long-awaited upgrades to the Showgrounds intersection are now under way.

    Full throttle towards electric future

    One of MyWay by Metro’s new EVs, known as ‘‘very small buses’’ or VSBs. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    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

    Theodora Van Merrienboer has been acknowledged with a certificate of appreciation for...

    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

    A special screening of The Weed Eaters is being held at Geraldine Cinema on Sunday. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    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

    Citizens Advice Bureau manager Anne-Marie Chapman and Community Trust chief executive Tim Barnett...

    Organisations giving information by the book

    Two community organisations have come together to produce a much-needed booklet for residents.

    Taonga to be transformed

    Arowhenua Māori School tumuaki Bronwyn Te Koeti checks up on the progress of a project to restore...

    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

    Toko Rugby Club has been refurbishing its clubrooms during recent months.

    Jubilee buzz still driving Toko

    Toko approach every season with a winning mentality, and this year is no different.

    Inflatable fun leaves kids pumped

    Eddison Anderson, 7, of Balclutha, peers through an inflatable Daddy Pig.

    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

    An artist’s impression of the proposed new Tapanui Library & Service Centre, integrated...

    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.
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