Philosophical about ceremonies
Philosophical about ceremonies
A DJ who has supported chart-topping Kiwi band Six60 is taking in his stride the fact he cannot graduate from Otago Polytechnic as hoped today.
Guy Williams
Another grad ceremony cancelled as fallout from threat continues
Another grad ceremony cancelled as fallout from threat continues
The University of Otago has abandoned graduation ceremonies planned for tomorrow as the fallout from a threat that included a warning of a bombing and shooting continues.
Businesses hoping for a swift resolution
Businesses hoping for a swift resolution
The postponement of two University of Otago graduation ceremonies after a security threat will have a minimal impact on Dunedin’s economy, provided the culprit is quickly found, business leaders say.
All Great Walks are now open to public
All Great Walks are now open to public
All three of Fiordland’s Great Walks are fully open for the first time since a storm in February extensively damaged two of them.
Plane purchase an indicator of optimism
Plane purchase an indicator of optimism
Glenorchy Air has put a new $3.5million aircraft in service in a move the company’s owner says will set it up for the return of international tourists.
High hopes for Supertotal format
High hopes for Supertotal format
The woman behind New Zealand’s first Supertotal Weightlifting competition believes the sport will keep going from strength to strength.
Protest in support of Indian farmers
Protest in support of Indian farmers
Queenstown’s Indian community protest on the streets of central Queenstown yesterday to show solidarity with farmers in their home country.
Surprise, relief as ‘Olive Leaf’ building consent declined
Surprise, relief as ‘Olive Leaf’ building consent declined
Supporters of the contentious "Olive Leaf" building in Arrowtown say they are "deeply disappointed" it has been refused resource consent.
District stalwart dies
District stalwart dies
Long-serving community stalwart Lex Perkins, a local body politician in the Queenstown Lakes and Bluff areas, has died.
Beech trees herald huge eco-venture
Beech trees herald huge eco-venture
Two years ago, the ODT unveiled Treespace Queenstown's plans to reforest a high country farm with a wilding tree problem. Two months ago, the planting of beech trees on Mt Dewar Station began.
Learning how to terminate killers
Learning how to terminate killers
There is little point in trying to trap a stoat with an apple.
A 'gift for all New Zealand to enjoy'
A 'gift for all New Zealand to enjoy'
A landmark high country station at the foot of the Remarkables could fetch millions on the open market.
A Remarkable gift: 900ha given to trust
A Remarkable gift: 900ha given to trust
The owners of a landmark farm near Queenstown are giving 900 hectares of their property to the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust (QEII).
Providing a female take on farm training
Providing a female take on farm training
The best way to succeed is to help others succeed.
Man convicted of child sex offences asks partner to forgive him
Man convicted of child sex offences asks partner to forgive him
A Central Otago man charged with a raft of sexual offences against two young girls asked his partner for forgiveness when he appeared in court today.
400 at jiujitsu tournament
400 at jiujitsu tournament
More than 400 Brazilian jiujitsu exponents from throughout the country grappled, clinched and wrestled in Queenstown at the weekend.
Menzshed open after long wait
Menzshed open after long wait
The ribbon has finally been cut at the Arrowtown Menzshed, five years after the facility was first proposed.
Trails trust calls for support
Trails trust calls for support
The Queenstown Trails Trust is hoping for strong public backing for a major extension to its network before the proposal goes before independent commissioners.
Bridge congestion hot issue at plan sessions
Bridge congestion hot issue at plan sessions
A second bridge over the Shotover River remains the biggest issue for Queenstown residents as work on a master plan for the Ladies Mile continues.
Windies squad glad to be training
Windies squad glad to be training
The West Indies cricket team is relishing post-quarantine life in Queenstown as they prepare for two warm-up games in the resort.