Golfer off to junior worlds
Golfer off to junior worlds
Selection for the New Zealand under-19 golf team for the Toyota Junior World Cup in Japan next month confirms Queenstowner Ricky Kang’s steady rise up the ranks.
Work to restore benches finished on time, in budget
Work to restore benches finished on time, in budget
Temporary traffic lights stopping motorists on the highway through the Cromwell Gorge are gone, as contractors complete $500,000 worth of cleanup work on the rock cliffs above a stretch of the road.
Thinking pink raises awareness for cancer
Thinking pink raises awareness for cancer
The Facilities Building at Aurum Lifestyle Village was awash with pink as the Lions Club of Clyde & Districts hosted a vibrant morning tea in support of Breast Cancer Research last week.
Upgrade closer thanks to ‘really good fun’ event
Upgrade closer thanks to ‘really good fun’ event
Central Otago Riding for the Disabled is a step closer to a much-needed upgrade of its grounds, thanks to a fun riding event held on Saturday.
Student art front and centre
Student art front and centre
Alexandra Library and Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery hosted an exhibitions of Dunstan High School students’ artwork in celebration of Youth Week.
Local legend: Kerry Wilson
Local legend: Kerry Wilson
Kerry Wilson from Milton’s Forum Cafe is this week’s Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Author’s new book a spotlight on gold rush
Author’s new book a spotlight on gold rush
A new novel mining Clutha’s heart of gold was launched in Lawrence on Saturday.
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.
Boardwalk and jetty plan for Cromwell lakefront
Boardwalk and jetty plan for Cromwell lakefront
A raised boardwalk, jetty extension and land reclamation are planned for Lake Dunstan alongside Cromwell’s heritage precinct.
More te reo Māori street names for Invercargill
More te reo Māori street names for Invercargill
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available.
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Relief as local halls spared from closure
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Relief as local halls spared from closure
The tight-knit communities of Central Otago have secured a major win after 13 local halls were spared from potential closure following a groundswell of public opposition.
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Hospital vacancy rate disputed
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Hospital vacancy rate disputed
Health New Zealand disputes the number of vacancies at Southland Hospital put forward by a health lobby group but the group stands by its numbers.