Mackenzie District mayor steps down as cancer worsens
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Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside due to her cancer diagnosis.
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
Back where it belongs — the original 1909 Oamaru Cup was yesterday returned to the Oamaru Jockey Club at its 150th anniversary of its cup day meeting in the North Otago town.
Notice still in place as levels dip
Notice still in place as levels dip
Gore's water woes appear to be coming to an end after a weekend without tap water for the town.
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Camping bylaw in spotlight
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Camping bylaw in spotlight
A freedom camping bylaw does not go far enough, according to several Wanaka locals and a councillor, who are calling for government intervention and stronger boundaries for loitering.
Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options
Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options
This year’s FreshChoice Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon will go ahead as planned, but without the proposed additional half-marathon and 10km options.
Sounds Air to drop Wānaka flight
Sounds Air to drop Wānaka flight
Updated 12.54 pm
Sounds Air is cutting two regional services, including one to Wānaka, saying it is facing 'out of control' costs despite strong bookings.
‘Capturing value’ regional deal’s first priority
‘Capturing value’ regional deal’s first priority
"Capturing value" is the priority initiative of a new joint committee formed to negotiate a regional deal for Otago Central Lakes (OCL).
Having a blast
Having a blast
Nanna Tania Unahi came from Invercargill to share a sweet treat with family Connor, 3, Isla, 5, and their dad Ben Howie, of Balclutha, at the town’s first Midwinter Market at Cross Recreation...
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Publican to pay up after employee assaulted over ducklings
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Publican to pay up after employee assaulted over ducklings
Otira publican Lester Rowntree has been fined $26,000 after unsuccessfully appealing against an employee’s unjustified dismissal, a move described by the judge as "an abuse of process".
Coming up trips
Coming up trips
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand expects to launch its new three-person swing — the first in the South Island — at the Kawarau Bridge, near Queenstown, in September.
Stationer has the Midas touch
Stationer has the Midas touch
A solo Queenstown stationer/printer — competing against the ‘big boys’ — has once again struck gold at the recent New Zealand Pride in Print Awards, held in Auckland.
Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’
Youth Parliament ‘once in a lifetime experience’
Youth Parliament was in session at the Beehive earlier this month.
First couple of ice hockey
Queenstown’s first couple of ice hockey
Queenstown ice hockey is much the richer for a couple from the sport’s powerhouse nations, the United States and Canada.
Coffee fuels dreams of award-winning barista
Coffee fuels dreams of award-winning barista
Some children dream of being firefighters or astronauts, but Bonnie Lam used to dream of coffee.
Historic laundry given fresh coat
Historic laundry given fresh coat
A historic Oamaru site has been given a fresh new look, thanks to a Heritage New Zealand grant awarded to longtime traders and residents Greg and Katy Waite.
First pier cap installed on bridge
First pier cap installed on bridge
The first of six pier caps for the replacement Kakanui Bridge has been installed.
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
Wāhine Māori artists took centre stage in Webb’s recent art auction.
Keen interest in historic Cardrona Hotel
Keen interest in historic Cardrona Hotel
The iconic Cardrona Hotel is topping the property charts with over 90,000 online views and counting.
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Queenstown's rising tide of problems
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Queenstown's rising tide of problems
The release of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s beloved Shotover River sparked outrage this year, but is only one of the growing region’s sewage challenges.
'Life’s work’: Museum on show for 30 years
'Life’s work’: Museum on show for 30 years
When Gerald and Jason Rhodes bought 16 acres of land beside the Wānaka Airport 32 years ago, they had a vision much more imaginative than what could be seen of the barren block.