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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
The festive spirit is alive and well in Clutha, after the district enjoyed its biggest Christmas parade in recent memory on Saturday.
More measles case locations identified
More measles case locations identified
Some more locations of interest have been identified around the Queenstown measles case as Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) emphasises people need to be careful.
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Kiwis not killed by two-month 1080 campaign: Doc
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Kiwis not killed by two-month 1080 campaign: Doc
Testing has shown dead kiwi found on Stewart Island/Rakiura did not die of 1080 poisoning the Department of Conservation says.
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New pump track taking undulating shape
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New pump track taking undulating shape
A high-energy dream for Milton’s cyclists is on the home straight at Morgan Park, where work is well under way on a new pump track, at zero cost to ratepayers.
Downwind event has record turnout
Downwind event has record turnout
A record number of paddlers relished "absolutely fantastic" conditions in the third annual Deep South Downwind event on Saturday.
Santa Claus came to town
Santa Claus came to town
Queenstown Christmas Show performers (from left) Ivy Sim, 11, Ryder Wallace, 9, Santa Claus (Marc Hamilton) and Mrs Claus (Dana Hamilton) were among the 100 performers to entertain record crowds at...
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ORC staff moot boating rule changes
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ORC staff moot boating rule changes
Drink-driving tests will not hit the water in Otago, but traffic in Otago Harbour will be more closely monitored as changes arrive for boating in the region.
New approach to managing invasive seaweed
New approach to managing invasive seaweed
A new phase is to be introduced in the management of invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland — moving into targeted areas and away from large-scale biomass control.
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Hospital shuttle lambasted
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Hospital shuttle lambasted
The failures of the new shuttle service operated by Hato Hone St John have been "absolutely appalling", the former operator of the Waitaki health shuttle says.
Snow factory to solidify skifield opening
Snow factory to solidify skifield opening
A $2 MILLION "snow factory" will ensure Queenstown has got snow whether the weather co-operates next year or not.
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P
It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
ORC to monitor water quality at swimming spots
ORC to monitor water quality at swimming spots
With warmer weather arriving and more people heading to their favourite rivers, lakes and beaches, the Otago Regional Council is launching its annual summer water monitoring programme this month.
Academy to host course on night sky appreciation
Academy to host course on night sky appreciation
Experts on astronomy are heading to Naseby to host an astronomy and astrotourism course for astrotourism guides, amateur astronomers and the public next year.
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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed
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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed
A bid to serve alcohol on Queenstown’s Beercycle has been blasted by opponents, the proposal being called unacceptable, unsuitable, unsafe and inadequate, and the operation "must fail".
Three injured in two-vehicle crash near Hampden
Three injured in two-vehicle crash near Hampden
Three people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash in North Otago.
Plea to ‘play it forward’ for toy library
Plea to ‘play it forward’ for toy library
Queenstowners are being asked to ‘play it forward’ this Christmas, and help the Wakatipu Toy Library rejuvenate its service.
Wait for decision on liquor store begins
Wait for decision on liquor store begins
Closing statements for and against the proposed Lake Hāwea Super Liquor store are in, with a result from last month’s three-day hearing unlikely to come before Christmas.
Water nitrate levels rising in Waimate
Water nitrate levels rising in Waimate
Nitrate levels are inching up in a small South Canterbury town where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods twice following breaches of the drinking water standards.
Gondola plan endorsed as priority project
Gondola plan endorsed as priority project
A second plan to lift Queenstown people out of traffic gridlock gained momentum this week.
Black belt achievement ‘proud moment’ for dojo
Black belt achievement ‘proud moment’ for dojo
A decade of dedication has paid off as 15-year-old twins earn their black belts at Kyokushin karate grading.