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The Courier, Timaru The Courier is a weekly community newspaper delivered to more than 26,500 homes & businesses.

From the Rangitata River in the north to the Waitaki in the south and covering Timaru, Geraldine, Waimate, Temuka, Fairlie and west to the Mackenzie country. We are a weekly tabloid community newspaper with a circulation of 26,500. The Courier is delivered free each Thursday

We rely on you to let us know what is happening in your community so do not hesitate to get in touch. Send us your tips, stories and photographs to [email protected] or call 687 9228 and ask for a reporter.

Roncalli College students are making music for their young neighbours.
11/09/2025

Roncalli College students are making music for their young neighbours.

Roncalli College students are making music for their young neighbours. The Young Neighbours Trust was established almost a decade ago to offer scholarships to students in remote communities who are unable to access further secondary education after year 9 or year 10. While some of the students might...

South Canterbury residents dug deep in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter last month.
11/09/2025

South Canterbury residents dug deep in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter last month.

South Canterbury residents dug deep in support of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter last month. Participants in the Back to Base challenge across the region raised just under $7000. The challenge encouraged individuals and teams to cover the distance equivalent to a real rescue helicopter mission over t...

A club in Temuka is hoping the upcoming summer will be a swimming success.
11/09/2025

A club in Temuka is hoping the upcoming summer will be a swimming success.

A club in Temuka is hoping the upcoming summer will be a swimming success. The Temuka Swimming Club are searching for a learn to swim coach for their Tuesday and Thursday evening classes. The volunteer that filled the role — which would run for the four weeks before Christmas and the six weeks aft...

A local basketball team is hoping to turn scrap metal to gold in their attempt to get to nationals.
11/09/2025

A local basketball team is hoping to turn scrap metal to gold in their attempt to get to nationals.

A local basketball team is hoping to turn scrap metal to gold in their attempt to get to nationals. After Geraldine High School’s senior A boys basketball team unexpectedly qualified for nationals at a recent tournament — leaving less than a month before the event would be held in the North Isla...

A nursery on the outskirts of Temuka is spreading gold across the district.
11/09/2025

A nursery on the outskirts of Temuka is spreading gold across the district.

A nursery on the outskirts of Temuka is spreading gold across the district. Arowhenua Native Nursery and Restoration has been offering native kōwhai trees to nearby schools to be gifted to their school’s whānau. Spokeswoman Maria Prince said she hoped the offering would help to get more natives ...

Hundreds of hobbyists, gamers and collectors flocked to Timaru’s Scottish Hall last month to geek out for a good cause.
11/09/2025

Hundreds of hobbyists, gamers and collectors flocked to Timaru’s Scottish Hall last month to geek out for a good cause.

Hundreds of hobbyists, gamers and collectors flocked to Timaru’s Scottish Hall last month to geek out for a good cause. Organised by Charlie Rawstorn and Jo Lloyd from The Shiny Squad and Nikki and Phil Brown from Mana and Meeples, WishCon was a new pop culture and gaming convention that aimed to ...

A Timaru historian and author’s ‘‘work of heart’’ has secured her a prestigious literary award for the second time.
11/09/2025

A Timaru historian and author’s ‘‘work of heart’’ has secured her a prestigious literary award for the second time.

A Timaru historian and author’s ‘‘work of heart’’ has secured her a prestigious literary award for the second time. Cynthia McCaughan has been awarded the New Zealand Society of Genealogists (NZSG) 2024 Kevin McAnulty Award for her book Work of Heart — Jane Preshaw nee Norgate: 1839-192...

A stellar South Canterbury Colts side of old is preparing to celebrate 50 years since their famous 6-3 victory over the ...
10/09/2025

A stellar South Canterbury Colts side of old is preparing to celebrate 50 years since their famous 6-3 victory over the Canterbury Colts on September 6, 1975.

A stellar South Canterbury Colts side of old is preparing to celebrate 50 years since their famous 6-3 victory over the Canterbury Colts on September 6, 1975. To mark the milestone, 21 players of the original squad of 26 will reunite in Timaru this week. Tomorrow they will catch up at the Sail & Anc...

The South Canterbury Speed Skating Club is in line for a successful year.
04/09/2025

The South Canterbury Speed Skating Club is in line for a successful year.

The South Canterbury Speed Skating Club is in line for a successful year. Fourteen-year-old club member Callum Sandri returned from competing at the Asian Roller Games at the end of July. The competition is held every second year, and participants from Asia and the Pacific are invited to attend. As....

Mackenzie College students have been given the opportunity to blow their own trumpet.
04/09/2025

Mackenzie College students have been given the opportunity to blow their own trumpet.

Mackenzie College students have been given the opportunity to blow their own trumpet. An annual musical showcase for the primary schools next week, would allow college students to play their instruments in front of an audience. All instruments played at the college would be represented. ‘‘We wil...

The top prize in New Zealand secondary school hockey is once again coming home to Timaru.
04/09/2025

The top prize in New Zealand secondary school hockey is once again coming home to Timaru.

The top prize in New Zealand secondary school hockey is once again coming home to Timaru. The Timaru Boys’ High School First XI are the national secondary school hockey champions for the second time in three years after a hardfought 3-1 victory over New Plymouth Boys High School in the final of th...

The New Zealand Raptor Trust has marked the rehabilitation and release of its 150th bird.
04/09/2025

The New Zealand Raptor Trust has marked the rehabilitation and release of its 150th bird.

The New Zealand Raptor Trust has marked the rehabilitation and release of its 150th bird. Late last month the milestone was marked with the release of a little owl/ruru nohinohi named Jack. Jack was discovered with injuries by a group of hunters, sitting stunned on the side of the road, potentially....

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From the Rangitata River in the north to the Waitaki in the south and covering Timaru, Geraldine, Waimate, Temuka, Fairlie and west to the Mackenzie country. We are a weekly tabloid community newspaper with a circulation of 26,500. The Courier is delivered free each Thursday We rely on you to let us know what is happening in your community so do not hesitate to get in touch. Send us your tips, stories and photographs to [email protected] or call 687 9228 and ask for a reporter.