The Courier, Timaru

30/10/2025

The Aoraki Boxing Association has left the 2025 Boxing New Zealand National Championships with a trove of gold.

The Aoraki Boxing Association has left the 2025 Boxing New Zealand National Championships with a trove of gold. In the second year since the association’s establishment, all five of its fighters who competed at the nationals walked away with a gold medal. Scooping up the top accolades in Porirua l...

30/10/2025

An embroidery exhibition at The Aigantighe Art Gallery will leave no loose ends.

An embroidery exhibition at The Aigantighe Art Gallery will leave no loose ends. The Aoraki Embroiderers’ Guild annual exhibition of work — ‘‘Keep Calm and Stitch’’ — comprises a collection of completed works from embroiderers around the area. Guild spokeswoman Rebecca Toole said the e...

30/10/2025

VIDEO 🎥: All guns were blazing at the Rangitata Island Aerodrome over the weekend, for the second Rangitata Military Revival.

All guns were blazing at the Rangitata Island Aerodrome over the weekend, for the second Rangitata Military Revival. The event, spearheaded by Geraldine Military Museum founder Don Pelvin, featured a plethora of military vehicles, artillery, displays, re-enactments and pyrotechnics. Brian High ventu...

30/10/2025

Presbyterian Support South Canterbury (PSSC) is on the search for Christmas Angels.

Presbyterian Support South Canterbury (PSSC) is on the search for Christmas Angels. The PSSC Family Works Christmas Angel Project is now in its sixth year, and involves families, friends, work colleagues, groups or teams being matched with a local family in need for Christmas. Last Christmas, 101 fa...

30/10/2025

For 20 years the South Canterbury Museum’s Heritage Education Service has been working with schools around the region to teach students about the past and help them learn more about the special place where they live in the world.

For 20 years the South Canterbury Museum’s Heritage Education Service has been working with schools around the region to teach students about the past and help them learn more about the special place where they live in the world. To celebrate the milestone, the museum’s latest exhibition, ‘‘...

29/10/2025

Landfall is almost in sight as earthworks begin at the site of the lifeboat Alexandra’s new home at Caroline Bay.

Landfall is almost in sight as earthworks begin at the site of the lifeboat Alexandra’s new home at Caroline Bay. In July last year, the Timaru Host Lions launched a $350,000 fundraising campaign to re-home the piece of maritime history in a new shelter so it could be observed and preserved for ...

29/10/2025

After five years of patiently waiting, Wi******er Rural School was finally able to celebrate its 155th jubilee last week.

After five years of patiently waiting, Wi******er Rural School was finally able to celebrate its 155th jubilee last week. The school had hoped to celebrate its 150th jubilee in 2020, but the Covid-19 pandemic meant it had to be delayed. The jubilee was held across Friday and Saturday and featured a....

23/10/2025

Another major piece has been added to the growing Twizel Heritage Machinery Display jigsaw puzzle.

Another major piece has been added to the growing Twizel Heritage Machinery Display jigsaw puzzle. A Terex S24 scraper, donated by philanthropist and Rooney Group director Gary Rooney, has now been added to the display which features various earthmoving machinery utilised on the Upper Waitaki Power....

23/10/2025

A group of Timaru boxers had the rare opportunity to take to the ring in front of a hometown crowd earlier this month.

A group of Timaru boxers had the rare opportunity to take to the ring in front of a hometown crowd earlier this month. Representing the Timaru Boxing Association at the annual Timaru Amateur Matched Tournament this year were William Crooks, 15, Desmond Dickinson, Parker Hanifin, 13, and George Cann,...

23/10/2025

Wheels are in motion to begin construction of Geraldine’s new bike tracks.

Wheels are in motion to begin construction of Geraldine’s new bike tracks. Construction on the tracks in Riddell’s Reserve will begin next month. The park will boast a large shared path for cyclists and walkers which will take them up the hill. The gradient will be constructed to make the path m...

23/10/2025

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23/10/2025

A last-minute trip to race in China has proved invaluable for a young Timaru cyclist.

A last-minute trip to race in China has proved invaluable for a young Timaru cyclist. As part of the MitoQ NZ Cycling Project team, James Wilson jetted off to China on a week’s notice to compete in the three-stage Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Tour of Mentougou International Road Cycling Rac...