South Canterbury

Wellbeing fund to to expand services

Rangitata MP James Meager has welcomed new investment through the government’s Rural Wellbeing Fund, which will support a range of initiatives benefiting rural communities across the electorate.

Artist’s ‘significance’ recognised

Aigantighe Art Gallery director Cara Fitzgerald (left) and exhibitions curator Izzy Hillman...

Artist’s ‘significance’ recognised

A new exhibition at the Aigantighe Art Gallery is placing the spotlight on an influential South Canterbury artist.

Crowdfunding event to help local causes

Timaru’s ‘Dragon for Good’ is Canterbury-based business and leadership consultant Anna Bolland....

Crowdfunding event to help local causes

A Dragons Den style community crowdfunding event is set to happen in Timaru this week.

Pipe band’s year a success

The winning grade 4B drum corps are (back row, from left) Blair Phimister, Charlotte McArthur,...

Pipe band’s year a success

A busy year for the South Canterbury Highland Pipe band culminated over the weekend with success at the New Zealand championships in Inglewood.

Opinion: Getting youth enrolled to vote

Encourage the young people in your life to enrol to ensure their right to be heard in this year’s...

Opinion: Getting youth enrolled to vote

At the Y Central South Island, we often talk about ‘‘investing in the next generation’’.

Chainsaw artist’s new work a man of the woods

Daniel Holland is hoping more trees need to be removed across the region, so he can keep busy...

Chainsaw artist’s new work a man of the woods

A Geraldine sculptor has left his mark on the area.

Topic ‘not talked about enough’

Gillian Parkinson is preparing for her talk this weekend, at the latest Waiata in the Woolshed...

Topic ‘not talked about enough’

A women’s health issue will be be stripped bare on the boards of a woolshed in Peel Forest this weekend.

Winning maiden champs ‘pretty cool’

Alex Sprague celebrates winning the 2K Cup South Island Championship. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Winning maiden champs ‘pretty cool’

A teenage Timaru racing driver has secured a maiden championship win in his debut season.

Timaru Boys’ High 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 Boys’ High...

Temuka win trophy in dramatic twist

The south Canterbury Champion of champions Temuka triples team of (from left) Sam Morton, Dave...

Temuka win trophy in dramatic twist

The Temuka trio of Sam Morton, Dave Carey and Dave Wood may have left the Geraldine greens on Sunday feeling a touch of fortune on their side.

West End dethrone Kia Toa to win George Crotty Cup

The winning West End team of (back row, from left) Peter Tutton, Dave Kitching, Kelly Shields and...

West End dethrone Kia Toa to win George Crotty Cup

The local bowling landscape shifted on Wednesday afternoon as West End secured a historic victory, halting a five-year winning streak by rivals Kia Toa to claim the prestigious George Crotty Cup.

Hair chopped for hospice

Five-year-old Blake Johns hands over $610 to South Canterbury Hospice clinical nurse manager Faye...

Hair chopped for hospice

When almost 5-year-old Blake Johns came up with the idea of cutting off his mullet to make money for ‘‘sick kids’’ — which was how he named the South Canterbury’s Hospice — his mother was cautious.

Barbershop chorus take home bronze

Members of the Height of Harmony chorus celebrate their bronze medal win at the National...

Barbershop chorus take home bronze

A long-running South Canterbury barbershop chorus has sung to the tune of a bronze medal at the National Barbershop Convention.

Exchange providing opportunities

Mountainview High School principal Kenny Diamond catches up with Brazilian exchange students ...

Exchange providing opportunities

A group of Brazilian exchange students are relishing the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different language and culture while studying for a term at Mountainview High School in Timaru.

Flood marked 40 years later

Among the fire appliances on display were the Timaru 8018 Hazmat/Command Unit and Timaru 8021...

Flood marked 40 years later

Hundreds of South Cantabrians made the trek out to Pleasant Point at the weekend to view a display marking the 40th anniversary of one of the region’s most devastating floods.

Licence buying urged

Early last month, police received a report of gunshots near Owaka before dawn. Photo: Getty Images

Licence buying urged

Game bird hunters around the country are being urged to buy their 2026 licences now, as Mark-up Day falls earlier than usual this season and licences are now on sale.

Performers wanted for production

Auditions are open up for the musical Come From Away. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Performers wanted for production

What would you do if the world suddenly arrived on your doorstep?

Tour to offer ‘more intimate’ feel

CAITLIN performs on the main stage at last month’s Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch....

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

Tree canopy in Talbot Forest Scenic Reserve, Geraldine. PHOTO: INES STAGER

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.

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