Expat sees country shift
A Venezuelan woman has had the unique experience of witnessing a pivotal moment in her country’s history from her new home on the other side of the world.
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Global deer industry leader recognised
Global deer industry leader recognised
A Geraldine man has been honoured for his contributions to the deer industry, which span nearly four decades.
Honouring service
Honouring service
Associate Transport Minister James Meager is calling on New Zealanders to do their part to celebrate those who risk their lives to bring people home safely, by nominating them for the 2025 New...
Recognition for lifetime in education
Recognition for lifetime in education
A former Timaru teacher and principal who has dedicated nearly half a century to education has been recognised in the the 2026 New Year honours list.
Seeking photos
Seeking photos
Keep those summer photos coming! The Courier’s annual Summer Photo Competition gives you the chance to show off your photography skills by submitting an image that captures the...
Upgrades complete as stadium reopens
Upgrades complete as stadium reopens
After being out of bounds for three months, Aorangi Stadium’s doors are now open.
Cruise ship stops by
Cruise ship stops by
Last week Timaru was visited by its biggest cruise ship of the season.
Volunteer has had wide-ranging impact
Volunteer has had wide-ranging impact
A South Canterbury stalwart’s work on the stage and in the community has been recognised with a King’s Service Medal.
New CEO brings ‘deep expertise’
New CEO brings ‘deep expertise’
Todd Grave has taken up the chief executive role at Mt Cook Alpine Salmon.
Acknowledgement a ‘nice bonus’
Acknowledgement a ‘nice bonus’
A Timaru rowing coach has had more than a decade of work on the water celebrated.
Potential changes to protect species
Potential changes to protect species
Sea-run salmon populations in Canterbury are at critically low levels, prompting Fish & Game to seek public feedback on potential regulatory changes designed to increase the relative size of...
Wages hit by low productivity
Wages hit by low productivity
Why are so many New Zealanders paid close to minimum wage?
Top athletes on track
Top athletes on track
Hot and humid conditions greeted top athletes from around the country as they travelled to Timaru to compete in the 20th edition of the Lovelock Classic on Saturday.
Strong showing to finish eighth
Strong showing to finish eighth
A top performance left the South Canterbury under-19 boys team with an eighth-placed finish at the national softball championships in Christchurch last week.
West End pulls off upset to take title
West End pulls off upset to take title
The West End team came from third position on the table to pull off an upset and win the Bristol Cup, the premier event played on Saturday afternoons for top players, beating Kia Toa in the...
Christmas theme well supported
Christmas theme well supported
The Christmas tea meeting for the Waimate Whitehorse Lions was held at the Waimate Town and Country Club on December 16.
Recipient inspired by farming past
Recipient inspired by farming past
Geraldine woman Ella Hole is one of three recipients of Alliance Group’s 2025 shareholder and employee bursaries.
Outgoing chief exec brought business back to profitability
Outgoing chief exec brought business back to profitability
Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese is stepping down from the role.
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Bins retained, more added
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Bins retained, more added
The reversal of a decision to remove rubbish bins in Omarama appears to have been the right thing to do, the Waitaki District Council says.
Lake spills largest since 2020, caution urged
Lake spills largest since 2020, caution urged
Rain in the Southern Alps is leading to large spills from lakes in the Waitaki hydro scheme with no sign of it abating.