Performers wanted for production
Performers wanted for production
What would you do if the world suddenly arrived on your doorstep?
Tour to offer ‘more intimate’ feel
Tour to offer ‘more intimate’ feel
A Timaru-born musician is preparing to take to the road for her first national tour in May.
Native forests worthy of protection
Native forests worthy of protection
The importance of all types of forests is celebrated internationally on March 21 each year. In 2012, the United Nations dedicated this date to recognise the immense value of forests. What is the...
Warm weather provides good conditions for 9-hole
Warm weather provides good conditions for 9-hole
On Friday, March 6, the Aorangi Association’s 9-hole tournament was held at the Temuka Golf Club in hot conditions.
Athletes set to throw down
Athletes set to throw down
The country’s top disc golfers are set to let fly in Waimate over the next five days.
ITF World Tennis Tour: Timaru
ITF World Tennis Tour: Timaru
A near sold-out crowd packed into the Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre as the second edition of ITF World Tennis Tour: Timaru came to a head at the weekend.
Waimate claim pairs trophy
Waimate claim pairs trophy
Waimate’s bowlers were all class this season, clinching the Jim Guy Pairs Trophy for the first time in club history. In doing so, they pulled off a major upset, ending Timaru’s bid for a fifth...
Pairing proves to be world-class
Pairing proves to be world-class
Experience met execution at the Kia Toa 2x4x2 Pairs, as Jack Priddle and Phil Quinn proved that championship form has no expiration date. The pair sent shockwaves through the field, dismantling a...
Stronger proposed planning laws urged
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.