Grants totalling over $128k made
Grants totalling over $128k made
Twenty-one local non-profit charities and community groups have recently received a funding boost.
Final funding push for Broadway experience
Final funding push for Broadway experience
Local singing students are making one final push to get to Broadway.
Students shown area’s opportunities
Students shown area’s opportunities
More than 750 students attended the 2025 South Canterbury Year 11 Pathways Expo at the Southern Trust Events Centre this month.
Debate heats up over stacking stones at Tekapo
Debate heats up over stacking stones at Tekapo
Lake Tekapo residents want to ban visitors from stacking rocks on the foreshore due to concerns over the impact it has on the natural ecosystem.
Smithfield buyer’s identity under wraps — for now
Smithfield buyer’s identity under wraps — for now
The new owner of Alliance Group’s Smithfield meat processing plant site in Timaru could remain unknown for several months until public records go through the Timaru District Council.
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
Widespread failures found at Geraldine resthome
There were widespread failures at a Geraldine resthome which did not properly care for three women, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found.
45 years of resolute dedication
45 years of resolute dedication
A dyslexic Timaru Catholic school boy with just two School Certificate subjects to his name has received one of the highest accolades from Hato Hone St John.
Marathon effort personal for family
Marathon effort personal for family
A Timaru family is once again clocking up the kilometres to save New Zealand’s hearts.
4th Generation driver displays skill up north
4th Generation driver displays skill up north
A fourth-generation Timaru racing driver is continuing to add to his family’s motorsport legacy.
Stalwart volunteer acknowledged
Stalwart volunteer acknowledged
Twizel woman Michelle Pearse has been making a difference in the Mackenzie district for over two decades.
New event to showcase musicians
New event to showcase musicians
Several of South Canterbury’s top songwriters are set to celebrate New Zealand Music Month with a showcase of original music.
Open days to shed light on 60 year old club
Open days to shed light on 60 year old club
The South Canterbury Traction Engine Club has been steaming along for 60 years.
For young DJ sets are just the bassline
For young DJ sets are just the bassline
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.
Banding together to help save a life from cancer
Banding together to help save a life from cancer
Geraldine musicians are joining forces to help raise money for essential medication for a bandmate’s daughter.
Pupils amazed by alien art installation
Pupils amazed by alien art installation
A "moon landing" at Geraldine Primary School has started whispers of aliens.
Parkrun pitch proves popular
Parkrun pitch proves popular
Timaru has become the latest location to join a globe-spanning fitness phenomenon.
Wind’s not a spoiler for wing foilers
Wind’s not a spoiler for wing foilers
When the wind comes up over Caroline Bay, a small group of Timaru men head out to harness its power for a wing foiling session.
Fabric sale no stitch-up
Fabric sale no stitch-up
Fabrics are front and centre this Sunday as Altrusa International of Timaru holds its annual fabric and craft fair.
MP’s office picketed over contentious pay equity bill
MP’s office picketed over contentious pay equity bill
Timaru’s Canon St was a sea of umbrellas and placards last week as many protested changes to pay equity legislation.
Honouring unrecognised airmen
Honouring unrecognised airmen
Long-forgotten heroes are being remembered by a local organisation.