Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver
Repairs to the Awamoa Park toilet block are under way, three months after they were damaged by a wayward car.
Flooding affects highways, severe winds in Canterbury
Flooding affects highways, severe winds in Canterbury
Flooding has been reported on SH6 in Central Otago and SH73 on the West Coast. A MetService red level strong wind warning has been lifted for Canterbury and there are power outages.
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Titles for the first stage of Queenstown’s Park Ridge subdivision are expected to be released in about six weeks.
Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history
Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history
Nine months of misery have turned into a dream come true for a Roxburgh woman who battled bureaucracy over her efforts to preserve a piece of history.
Wānaka’s own voted in top eight of NZ’s best restaurants
Wānaka’s own voted in top eight of NZ’s best restaurants
Wānaka's Kika and Big Fig have been placed in the top eight on Australian publication Escape’s list for best eateries.
The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings
The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings
The man who once ran for Parliament with no policies and the slogan "I don't know anything about politics, but I'll give it a go" has returned, this time, with spray paint.
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Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments
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Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments
A former mayoral candidate has taken pot shots at the Queenstown Lakes District mayor’s political performance during debate evenings.
Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails
Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails
European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue are putting their dough into more than just fresh bread.
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Penguin visitor exhibition takes off
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Penguin visitor exhibition takes off
Oamaru Penguins has unveiled its highly anticipated revamped visitor exhibition.
Wānaka parkrun reaches 350 milestone
Wānaka parkrun reaches 350 milestone
The Wānaka parkrun will have its 350th event tomorrow, and race organisers attribute the success to the volunteers over the seven years.
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Preparing for fight over lake levels
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Preparing for fight over lake levels
The Guardians of Lake Hāwea are lawyering up and locals are preparing for a fight as concerns mount about Contact Energy’s plan to lower lake levels.
It’s been a privilege
It’s been a privilege
This is my final column as mayor of Waitaki. Over the years, this space has given me the chance to share updates, reflections, and sometimes challenges. Today, though, I want to simply say thank you.
Wild game highlight of bistro
Wild game highlight of bistro
Olivia Caldwell has a feast of fresh fish and wild game to remember at The Stoaker Room.
Young gymnast off to nationals
Young gymnast off to nationals
A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.
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‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway
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‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway
It may be a matter of perspective whether the visual impact of a proposed gold mine on an outstanding Central Otago landscape is massive or minor.
Proposal could lift affordable housing
Proposal could lift affordable housing
A prominent developer has proposed turning one of Queenstown’s last and best-known farms into a 1242-home subdivision.
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Five give valedictory speeches
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Five give valedictory speeches
A southern council will be 69 years of collective experience poorer next month, as four councillors and its mayor stand down.
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Council to vote on hub plan
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Council to vote on hub plan
A "clear framework" for the Cromwell Racecourse Reserve has been approved by the Cromwell Community Board as plans for a regional hub for sports fields progress.
Warning for wet, windy weekend
Warning for wet and windy weekend
It's going to be wet and windy over the weekend for most of the South Island, including the highest wind warning for the Canterbury region.
‘Golden year’ for Whitestone
‘Golden year’ for Whitestone
The team at Whitestone Cheese Co are celebrating a "golden year" after reaching their latest milestone, the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Award.