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.
Changes aim to simplify system
Changes aim to simplify system
It’s good to see councils around the Waitaki and Canterbury engaging with their communities about changes to local government.
Fears economic interests will overtake conservation
Fears economic interests will overtake conservation
Our much valued public conservation lands appear to be constantly under threat by proposed changes to their use.
Karate camp popular
Karate camp popular
Timaru Kyokushin Karate hosted the 2026 South Island Training camp in its dojo last weekend.
Strong display at teams event
Strong display at teams event
The NZ National teams event was held at the Timaru Golf Course earlier this month in excellent conditions.
One season ends, another begins
One season ends, another begins
The Timaru Bowling Club held their closing day for summer bowls and combined it with the opening of the winter bowls season earlier this month.