'Huge implications': Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki
Meridian Energy’s fast-track proposal to draw more water from Lake Pukaki has sparked concerns it could hurt Mackenzie's tourism industry and threaten its pristine image.
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School to stage Shakespeare classic
School to stage Shakespeare classic
A Timaru high school is set to bring a touch of Shakespearean magic to the stage.
$170,000 bridge upgrades to help prevent repeat of floods
$170,000 bridge upgrades to help prevent repeat of floods
The Omarama Stream Bridge has been strengthened to give the community ‘‘peace of mind’’ in the wake of significant flooding which struck several years ago.
Meridian gets draft approval to use contingent lake storage
Meridian gets draft approval to use contingent lake storage
Meridian Energy has been granted a provisional go-ahead to access additional water in Lake Pūkaki for electricity despite opposition from government ministers and the national grid operator.
'Zebra child': Timaru family's global search for diagnosis
'Zebra child': Timaru family's global search for diagnosis
A Timaru family say they were forced into a worldwide search for a medical diagnosis for their young son after New Zealand doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as autism.
Heroic hound honoured in new book
The dog who woke Ōhau: Heroic hound honoured in new book
The true tale of one of the Lake Ōhau fire's unlikely heroes - a beloved Border collie credited with helping villagers flee to safety - has been captured by a group of Twizel school students.
Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash
Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash
A motorcyclist who died after a crash in the Mackenzie District at the weekend was a retired Christchurch pharmacist.
Inspiring hope at the ball
Inspiring hope at the ball
At just 7 years old, Winchester Rural School pupil Grace Quinlan has already endured more than most adults ever will.
Reihana new face of food rescue
Reihana new face of food rescue
Luke Reihana is preparing to wrangle food rescue and rugby roles this year.
Locals get insight into salmon farming
Locals get insight into salmon farming
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon opened its doors earlier this month to offer 100 locals an insight into its salmon farming operations.
Nursing fund closing in on target
Nursing fund closing in on target
A long-forgotten fund is only $1200 short from being able to begin supporting the professional development of nurses in Aoraki.
Warning issued ahead of black ice after crash
Warning issued ahead of black ice after crash
With winter looming and icy conditions already leading to a crash in the Mackenzie district this week, the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is reminding motorist to remain vigilant.
Walking 100km for Sweet Louise
Walking 100km for Sweet Louise
A Timaru breast cancer survivor is stepping up for a good cause.
Hopes rally gets strong turnout
Hopes rally gets strong turnout
British motoring brilliance is set to once again be celebrated this King’s Birthday weekend.
Parts of suspension bridge up for sale
Parts of suspension bridge up for sale
Parts of the old suspension bridge up the Hooker Valley on Aoraki/Mt Cook are being offered for sale as the replacement structure nears completion.
Actors sought for delightful story
Actors sought for delightful story
A South Canterbury theatre company is on the hunt for actors to help bring another Jane Austen story to life.
Staley living his musical dream
Staley living his musical dream
To celebrate New Zealand Music Month, The Courier has caught up with some of South Canterbury’s musical maestros to talk about their journeys and experiences with music.
Show gives comical look at AI’s rise
Show gives comical look at AI’s rise
A Timaru high school production is set to tackle the looming rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to the iconic music of Queen.
Another successful relay for life
Another successful relay for life
Waimate High School students went the extra mile this month to raise life-saving funds for the Cancer Society.
Conversations to begin
Conversations to begin
The Waimate District Council has agreed to kick-start conversations with South Canterbury councils around potential amalgamation proposals.