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    Prices hiked amid Tekapo tourist squeeze

    Lake Tekapo. Photo: Getty Images

    'Daylight robbery': Room prices hiked amid Tekapo tourist squeeze

    An influx of tourists over Lunar New Year is intensifying an accommodation crunch in Tekapo, where some providers are charging up to $2400 a night.

    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.
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