Farewelling rescue role
The founder of Food Rescue Aoraki is hanging up the van keys for the last time this week.
Weekend planner
Weekend planner
What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.
New museum building taking shape
New museum building taking shape
Excitement is building as the new South Canterbury Museum space has begun to take shape.
Govt gives amalgamation ultimatum
Govt gives amalgamation ultimatum
The government has given councils an ultimatum: come up with amalgamation plans within three months or the government will do it for you.
Season opener a success
Season opener a success
Ponds, rivers and lagoons across South Canterbury were a hive of activity as the 2026 duck-shooting season officially opened at the weekend.
Players double-up for tournament
Players double-up for tournament
Last Saturday petanque players across South Canterbury gathered for the annual doubles tournament.
Confidence, self belief found at Ara
Confidence, self belief found at Ara
Ara Institute of Canterbury’s Timaru graduation brought many strands of Janaya Smith-Allan’s life together.
High blood pressure under the spotlight
High blood pressure under the spotlight
High blood pressure is quietly putting more than a million New Zealanders at risk of heart disease — and many do not know it.
Rangers save horse’s life with angle grinder
Rangers save horse’s life with angle grinder
Department of Conservation (Doc) ranger Gary Hayes did not have time to think as he went to help a horse trapped in a float and close to death.
Students return to the limelight
Students return to the limelight
After a long hiatus, Mackenzie College students are treading the boards this weekend.
New additions to heritage precinct
New additions to heritage precinct
Several recent donations have contributed to the growth of what is shaping up to be the largest collection of earthmoving machinery in New Zealand.
Next Gen board member welcomed
Next Gen board member welcomed
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of Isabella Shillito as its first Next Gen board member.
NZ’s top-tasting tap water set to be crowned
NZ’s top-tasting tap water set to be crowned
New Zealand’s best-tasting tap water will be crowned in Rotorua next week before going head-to-head with Australia’s finest, all in the same day.
A life of music
A life of music
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.
Spotlight put on Timaru
Spotlight put on Timaru
Timaru has been getting some fantastic international spotlight recently, and one of the most special moments was when Venture Timaru hosted top rating Australia breakfast TV show Sunrise here in...
Predator warnings
Predator warnings
Regular readers will remember that last month, I was wondering where the tuis and bellbirds were.
Inspiring confidence
Inspiring confidence
Early learning helps children to be confident and curious about the world.
Mazda CX3 looks good, drives even better
Mazda CX3 looks good, drives even better
Launched in 2015, Mazda’s CX3 continues to defy its advancing years and remains a popular choice with compact urban SUV buyers, with its smart styling and excellent ride and handling.
Weekend planner
Weekend planner
What's on in South Canterbury this weekend
Joint water venture becomes official
Joint water venture becomes official
The Timaru District and Mackenzie District Councils formally committed to collaborate on the joint delivery of water services at a signing ceremony in Cave last week.