South Canterbury

Boosting inclusion, participation goals

Taking on the leadership roles at Roncalli College this year are head boy Reuben Wheeler and head...

Boosting inclusion, participation goals

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 Roncalli College. The...

Implant enables man to live life fully

Cochlear implant technology has allowed Timaru-man Donald Gilmour to return to the dance floor....

Implant enables man to live life fully

A Timaru man has been able to hit the dance floor once again thanks to cochlear implant technology.

Bard’s tale of love, chaos entertains

Twin siblings Sebastian (Tomas Giraldo) and Viola (Prea Millar) attempt to keep hold of each...

Bard’s tale of love, chaos entertains

Caroline Bay’s Sound Shell was transformed into the whimsical world of Illyria at the weekend as Timaru’s annual Summer Shakespeare returned. Reporter Connor Haley went along to capture the...

Festival to show array of cultures

Getting ready for their annual festival are the Multicultural Aoraki team of (back, from left)...

Festival to show array of cultures

Multicultural Aoraki is preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of its annual cultural celebration festival.

Delays expected from road works

Reconstruction work is being carried out on State Highway 79 between Geraldine and Fairlie. PHOTO...

Delays expected from road works

Road users travelling on State Highway 79/Geraldine-Fairlie Highway should be aware of potential short delays as scheduled road reconstruction work is carried out through until next month.

Career kick-started by scholarship

Scholarship recipient Sophie Bock is congratulated by Aoraki Foundation gift and community...

Career kick-started by scholarship

Geraldine student Sophie Bock has been named the 2026 recipient of the O’Sullivan Family Scholarship, an award established to support South Canterbury students studying at Lincoln University.

Children’s Day returns to cap off summer

Adam Allsorts entertained audiences with his balloon animal making skills at last year’s Children...

Children’s Day returns to cap off summer

A day full of family fun remains the focus of the long-running annual South Canterbury Children’s Day.

Dog rules to keep wildlife safe

Dogs are not permitted in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, even if they remain in vehicles.

Dog rules to keep wildlife safe

Dogs are being brought along for the ride by visitors heading into Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, prompting Department of Conservation staff to remind the public about the rules.

Festival to be electric opportunity

Timaru-born musician Caitlin Bradley (CAITLIN) will be performing on the main stage at Electric...

Festival to be electric opportunity

A Timaru-born musician is set to take to the main stage at the biggest festival in Australasia this weekend.

Pupils embrace active start

Walking to school are Amato siblings Soane, 5, Fakava, 12, Sikiviu, 11, Simone, 7 and Ailini, 9.

Pupils embrace active start

Waimataitai School is one several South Canterbury primary schools stepping up to reward and encourage active transport methods for pupils when travelling to school.

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Mackenzie Country in midst of visitor boom

The Top 10 Omarama Holiday Park is full of tourists. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Mackenzie Country in midst of visitor boom

Queenstown Lakes may be leading the way in bringing tourists back to New Zealand, but a quiet part of the country is not far behind.

Club flourishing in the junior ranks

The Pareora Jaguars celebrate retaining the McCarthy Cup in July 2025. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Club flourishing in the junior ranks

If you have children aged from 5 to 10 years old who would like to play rugby then Pareora RFC would be pleased to welcome them for the coming season.

Event for female bikers

Excited about Timaru’s free evening workshop for female motorcyclists are (from left) Heartland...

Event for female bikers

South Canterbury Road Safety is teaming up with Heartland Suzuki and Love Motorcycle Training to run a free evening workshop for female motorcyclists.

Leonard wins at singles tournament

Women’s centre singles finalists Sharon Leonard (left) and Anne Wooffindin (both of Kia Toa)...

Leonard wins at singles tournament

A great turnout for the women’s centre singles by 16 women from around South Canterbury played at Geraldine Bowling Club on the February 14 and 15.

Qualifier to be held

Players compete at last year’s Table Tennis New Zealand Qualifier 2 South Island tournament....

Qualifier to be held

For the second year in succession South Canterbury will host the Table Tennis New Zealand (TTNZ) allocated Qualifier 2 South Island tournament.

Back to push for further honours

Pleasant Point’s women’s team is returning after an impressive 2025 campaign. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Back to push for further honours

With preparations in full swing across all grades, the club looks forward to welcoming back players, volunteers, supporters and families for what promises to be another strong season in maroon.

Fresh and positive outlook for new season

The Geraldine Rugby Football Club’s women’s team is about to enter its fifth season. PHOTOS:...

Fresh and positive outlook for new season

Geraldine Rugby Football Club kicks off the season with a fresh and positive outlook. Last year brought plenty of highlights across all areas of the club, both on and off the field, and we’re...