Stronger proposed planning laws urged
NZPork is calling on the government to strengthen proposed planning laws to ensure New Zealand’s pig farmers can continue producing high-quality, locally born and raised pork for New Zealanders.
Sprague secures Mazda Pro8 title
Sprague secures Mazda Pro8 title
Timaru racing driver Corban Sprague has wrapped up his Mazda Pro8 New Zealand Championship campaign in dominant fashion.
Fostering sisterhood of school
Fostering sisterhood of school
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 Craighead Diocesan...
Buying hair with haircuts
Buying hair with haircuts
A Temuka-based wigmaker has found an ethical way to source hair.
Geraldine-born medium inspired by palliative care
Geraldine-born medium inspired by palliative care
A Geraldine-born medium found her calling while working in palliative care.
Airman with no known grave
Airman with no known grave
A project by the South Canterbury Genealogy Society is ensuring the stories of the men and women from South Canterbury who served in World War 2 are preserved and remembered. As the project...
Shelter gives rail history
Shelter gives rail history
A new shelter on the Pleasant Point to Cave cycleway is paying tribute to the area’s railway heritage.
New trustees sought
New trustees sought
Mid and South Canterbury Life Education Trust is ‘‘at a crossroads’’.
Travels to be shared
Travels to be shared
The extraordinary story of the ‘‘Czech Marco Polo’’ is to be told at the South Canterbury Museum next week.
Remembering 40 years after flood
Remembering 40 years after flood
Learning from the past and looking to the future are some of the key messages of an event to mark the 40th anniversary of one of South Canterbury’s most devastating floods.
Community united for new helipad
Community united for new helipad
One high country farmer’s vision has become a reality.
High jump coach Halberg winner
High jump coach Halberg winner
A former South Canterbury athlete has won big at the 63rd Halberg Awards.
Home sought for photo
Home sought for photo
Do you know these cute kids?
Values important part of school
Values important part of school
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 Timaru Girls’ High...
Early years of country’s art explored
Early years of country’s art explored
A new exhibition at the Aigantighe Art Gallery is focusing on the artists who shaped New Zealand art.
Online advice for families
Online advice for families
Timaru parents are being urged not to leave their children to their own devices.
Diving into Seaweek
Diving into Seaweek
Seaweek Timaru is swimming along.
Bringing politics to rural young people
Bringing politics to rural young people
A Timaru man is hoping to give young people a taste for politics.
Volunteer enables others to help
Volunteer enables others to help
One of Timaru volunteer Nicki Curr’s four volunteering roles is finding the perfect role for others.
SC rallies for Invictus team
SC rallies for Invictus team
More than 50 South Canterbury organisations, businesses and individuals have banded together to help New Zealand’s Invictus Games team travel in style.