Injured man choppered out
Injured man choppered out
A man was airlifted by helicopter from West Arm about 9.30pm on Wednesday with moderate injuries caused by a cooking appliance near Freds Camp Hut in Fiordland National Park, police reported...
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Made every second count
Made every second count
‘‘She was the glue that held us all together with her life of love, laughter and family."
Information sought about fires
Information sought about fires
Police are still seeking information from members of the public who saw anything suspicious after two fires were lit in public toilet blocks at Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Tuesday night.
Butter proving to be a popular fundraiser
Butter proving to be a popular fundraiser
While the skyrocketing price of butter may be leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of some, one non-profit saw a golden opportunity.
Misplaced belt finds way home
Misplaced belt finds way home
The mystery surrounding a World War 1 soldier’s army money belt has come full circle.
Project claims national awards
Project claims national awards
A major South Otago project has been recognised with a brace of national building awards, thanks to "innovation and community spirit".
‘Brand new’ event coming next year
‘Brand new’ event coming next year
Despite having to justify the Easter influx of 65,000 visitors, Wheels at Wānaka general manager Allan Dippie intends to bring to town another event in 2026.
Funding for counselling faces crisis
Funding for counselling faces crisis
A crucial Clutha counselling service is facing a funding crisis and community advocates and educators are urgently seeking new support.
Airport provides site for new HQ
Airport provides site for new HQ
Wakatipu Search and Rescue (LandSAR) has unveiled plans for a new headquarters at Queenstown Airport.
Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning
Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning
A flight from Auckland to Queenstown had to turn back after it was hit by lightning shortly after take-off tonight.
Catchment chair refuses to apologise; rejects use of ‘kia ora’
Catchment chair refuses to apologise; rejects use of ‘kia ora’
A chair of a Southern council group is unrepentant about his behaviour at a recent meeting which was dubbed "disrespectful" by the council boss.
Birthday boy gets unwelcome 'present' from cops
Birthday boy gets unwelcome 'present' from cops
An Otago man was entitled to a bad case of the birthday blues when an evening drive on his special day ended with his licence being suspended.
Bring on the drones
Bring on the drones
An Australian-based company is pitching drone light shows for Queenstown over three months that’d not only be an amazing spectacle, but could potentially also drive big visitor numbers, especially...
Carving out a legacy
Carving out a legacy
Jacinda Ardern, Gordon Ramsay and a member of the Rothschild family all own one of his pounamu pendants, but Lake Hawea’s Jeromy van Riel is wanting to spread a simple message through his work.
Makarora, Blue Pools bridges reopen
Makarora, Blue Pools bridges reopen
The renowned Makarora and Blue Pools bridges near Wānaka have reopened, after comprehensive upgrades.
Trampoliner invited to world champs
Trampoliner invited to world champs
After being placed first at the New Zealand and Australia trampoline championships this year, Wānaka trampoliner Blake Hartley is off to the world champs in Barcelona, Spain.
Bouncing back naturally
Bouncing back naturally
As a teenager Olivia Lucas was told she had the perfect build to be a model.
Public transport plan allocated $250k funding
Public transport plan allocated $250k funding
A sum of $250,000 will be allocated from the Otago Regional Council’s general rates to fund a business plan for Wānaka public transport at the end of the year.
Yoga event aims to contribute to wellness of community
Yoga event aims to contribute to wellness of community
After teaching yoga all over the world, one Wanaka woman has been using her love for wellness to raise money for local charities while celebrating International Yoga Day.
Economist backs new water services model
Economist backs new water services model
One of New Zealand’s best-known economists is backing the maths behind a move to shift control of Waitaki’s water services and assets to a new company, jointly-formed by four Otago district councils.