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.
Kia Toa celebrates historic season
Kia Toa celebrates historic season
It was a night of celebration and historic milestones at the Kia Toa Bowling Club’s annual awards, as the club reflected on a season defined by clinical precision on the green.
Sprague relishes TA2 opportunity
Sprague relishes TA2 opportunity
Timaru racing driver Corban Sprague has taken another big step in chasing his motorsport dreams.
Hybrid star digs deep to win Deadly Dozen title
Hybrid star digs deep to win Deadly Dozen title
A Timaru masters athlete has picked up an Australasian age group title in a brutal hybrid sport known as Deadly Dozen.
Creditable performance in Alexandra competition
Creditable performance in Alexandra competition
The South Canterbury Indoor Bowls Ladies 8’s team put in a creditable performance in Alexandra at the weekend, finishing third at this tournament.
Satherley claims development title
Satherley claims development title
Dean Satherley dominated the field to claim the South Canterbury Centre bowls development singles title and lift the prestigious Peter Leonard Family Trophy.
SH8 near Lake Pukaki reopens after crash
SH8 near Lake Pukaki reopens after crash
State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki has reopened following a crash this morning.
Weekend planner
Weekend planner
What's on in South Canterbury this weekend.
ED volunteers to remain
ED volunteers to remain
A long-running Timaru emergency department service has been saved by an independent operator after plans to axe it were announced last year.
Club celebrates cultural heritage
Club celebrates cultural heritage
The Pasifika pride of a South Canterbury rugby club was celebrated at the weekend.
Fair prompts creativity, supports Cancer Society
Fair prompts creativity, supports Cancer Society
Fabrics are to the fore this Sunday as Altrusa International of Timaru holds its annual fabric and craft fair.
Awards join forces to celebrate region’s younger generations
Awards join forces to celebrate region’s younger generations
South Canterbury’s younger generation will be celebrated this month as the Youth Impact Awards and Impact Art Awards join forces for a night of recognition and inspiration.
Library rebuild project complete
Library rebuild project complete
After three years, the final chapter has been closed on a $1.5 million project to rebuild and upgrade the Timaru Boys’ High School (TBHS) Harper Library.
Volunteer giving migrants a voice
Volunteer giving migrants a voice
Since retiring, a Timaru volunteer continues to give migrants a voice.
Education worker to contest seat
Education worker to contest seat
The Labour Party has selected education worker Sange Malama as its candidate for the Rangitata electorate for 2026.
The power of music
The power 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.
Upgrade for traffic lights
Upgrade for traffic lights
Work began at the weekend on a full equipment upgrade of the traffic lights at the Stafford, Strathallan and Church Sts intersection.
Changes for traffic at intersection
Changes for traffic at intersection
The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has advised road users to expect traffic changes as further progress is made on the State Highway 1 Timaru Showgrounds intersection.
Hospital backs new stadium build
Hospital backs new stadium build
The Bidwill Trust Hospital Board has confirmed it will become a $50,000 Gold Sponsor of the Aorangi Stadium redevelopment.
Combined event ‘camaraderie’
Combined event ‘camaraderie’
Schools around Temuka hit the ground running last week.