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'Fish and chips': Dealer used food code for orders

Police recovered a significant quantity of cannabis in executing Operation Vintage. Photos: NZ...

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'Fish and chips': Drug dealer used culinary code for orders

A look at Alan Macdonald’s cellphone message log portrayed him as a fishmonger with a thriving side business in salad.

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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need

Dom Huxley rides through some green North Otago countryside, complete with surfboard, yesterday....

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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need

It was foreign territory for a surfer and his board but for Dom Huxley it was a worthwhile trip — even though he had a sore behind and was walking like a cowboy at the end of it.

Plunket building changes hands, sells for over $3m at auction

This building in Queenstown’s CBD, home to Plunket Queenstown, sold for $3.05 million at auction...

Plunket building changes hands, sells for over $3m at auction

Queenstown's Plunket building is in new hands.

A&P shows part of rural NZ’s soul

There is something particularly special about A&P shows.

Teen golfer wins spot in NZ Open

Cromwell golfer Cayden Ede on the green. PHOTO: JOANNE MCEWAN/ANNIE MAC~GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY

Teen golfer wins spot in NZ Open

A young Cromwell golfer is looking forward to opportunity to hit the greens alongside professionals he would watch win tournaments on television.

Cold start no dampener to show fun

Central Otago District Council water services administrator Julie Clarke in her ‘‘sad sewer’’...

Cold start no dampener to show fun

Despite a less than summery 7°C start, the atmosphere made up for it as the Mt Benger A&P show returned with some new additions on Saturday.

Author to give workshop

Award Winning Dunedin author Laurence Fearnley will run a writers’ workshop in Alexandra next month.

Dance prodigy steals Aust show

Mikaela Patterson performs at the Evolution Dance Competition held on the Gold Coast in January...

Dance prodigy steals Aust show

An Alexandra dancer came home with a collection of trophies for her efforts after podium finishes for all of her entries in an Australian competition held last month.

How area was created also its biggest risk

WSP engineering geologist Doug Mason (right) explains maps of land formations around the town to...

How area was created also its biggest risk

Teviot Valley’s landscape was formed by the process that threatens its destruction, people heard at an Otago Regional Council (ORC) meeting in Roxburgh.

Mine to the fore at candidate evening

Vincent Ward by-election candidate Nat Jamieson answers an audience member’s questions while...

Mine to the fore at candidate evening

The proposed mine in Bendigo was at the top of the audience’s minds when they came to meet candidates for the Vincent Ward by-election at the weekend.

Boosting inclusion, participation goals

Taking on the leadership roles at Roncalli College this year are head boy Reuben Wheeler and head...

Boosting inclusion, participation goals

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 Roncalli College. The...

Implant enables man to live life fully

Cochlear implant technology has allowed Timaru-man Donald Gilmour to return to the dance floor....

Implant enables man to live life fully

A Timaru man has been able to hit the dance floor once again thanks to cochlear implant technology.

Bard’s tale of love, chaos entertains

Twin siblings Sebastian (Tomas Giraldo) and Viola (Prea Millar) attempt to keep hold of each...

Bard’s tale of love, chaos entertains

Caroline Bay’s Sound Shell was transformed into the whimsical world of Illyria at the weekend as Timaru’s annual Summer Shakespeare returned. Reporter Connor Haley went along to capture the...

Festival to show array of cultures

Getting ready for their annual festival are the Multicultural Aoraki team of (back, from left)...

Festival to show array of cultures

Multicultural Aoraki is preparing to mark the fifth anniversary of its annual cultural celebration festival.

Delays expected from road works

Reconstruction work is being carried out on State Highway 79 between Geraldine and Fairlie. PHOTO...

Delays expected from road works

Road users travelling on State Highway 79/Geraldine-Fairlie Highway should be aware of potential short delays as scheduled road reconstruction work is carried out through until next month.

Career kick-started by scholarship

Scholarship recipient Sophie Bock is congratulated by Aoraki Foundation gift and community...

Career kick-started by scholarship

Geraldine student Sophie Bock has been named the 2026 recipient of the O’Sullivan Family Scholarship, an award established to support South Canterbury students studying at Lincoln University.

Children’s Day returns to cap off summer

Adam Allsorts entertained audiences with his balloon animal making skills at last year’s Children...

Children’s Day returns to cap off summer

A day full of family fun remains the focus of the long-running annual South Canterbury Children’s Day.

Dog rules to keep wildlife safe

Dogs are not permitted in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, even if they remain in vehicles.

Dog rules to keep wildlife safe

Dogs are being brought along for the ride by visitors heading into Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, prompting Department of Conservation staff to remind the public about the rules.

Festival to be electric opportunity

Timaru-born musician Caitlin Bradley (CAITLIN) will be performing on the main stage at Electric...

Festival to be electric opportunity

A Timaru-born musician is set to take to the main stage at the biggest festival in Australasia this weekend.

Pupils embrace active start

Walking to school are Amato siblings Soane, 5, Fakava, 12, Sikiviu, 11, Simone, 7 and Ailini, 9.

Pupils embrace active start

Waimataitai School is one several South Canterbury primary schools stepping up to reward and encourage active transport methods for pupils when travelling to school.

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