Pressure from big retailers and consumers' changing hobbies have spelt the end of an era for Nook Road Nursery near Lake Hawea, once a thriving destination for gardeners throughout the district.
The Highlanders have lost their third game of 2012, as Patrick Lambie scored all 28 of the Sharks points en-route to a 28-16 win.
By John Caswell from DUNEDIN 9013, NEW ZEALAND.
The first game in a two game trip to the Republic saw the Highlanders take on the Cheetahs in what panned out to be one the most thrilling games to watch all season. Perhaps one of the most thrilling second halves to watch all season.
A star of the country's most talked-about television show says those criticising the programme may be too uptight or suffering from tall poppy syndrome.
Recycle Wanaka Wastebusters has sent more than 1200 Charlie's Honest Water Eco-Bottles to the drinks manufacturer because it cannot recycle the plastic material they are made from.
An expensive search and rescue operation near Lake Hawea yesterday could have been avoided if clearer intentions were left by the tramper involved, Wanaka police and Land Search and Rescue representatives say.
A young woman reported missing in the Timaru Creek area near Lake Hawea this morning has been found safe and well by searchers.
Contact Energy hydro-project manager Neil Gillespie, of Cromwell, says he will not be out of a job following the company's decision to cease work on the Clutha River hydro development project.
Construction of Wanaka's new police station is a step closer after the Queenstown Lakes District Council this week approved redesignation of reserve land on Ballantyne Rd for "police purposes".
He was into rugby, loved hunting and duck-shooting and jet-boating was a big part of his life.
Approval has been given for a four-lot subdivision at Criffel Deer Farm near Wanaka, despite a Lakes Environmental recommendation consent for the development be refused.
Jamie Mackintosh said it himself in his post-match interview: "we were bloody awful in that first half."
We were down 30-9 and came back to win 36-33.
The Highlanders have started their South African tour with a somewhat lucky win over the Cheetahs after completing one of the great comebacks.
Action from the Highlanders 1st XV competition match between King's High School and Kavanagh College played at King's in Dunedin today.
The Central Otago Sports Awards need to be reviewed in order to give amateurs the opportunity for recognition, Wanaka sports administrator and former awards judge Mike O'Connor says.
A 45-year-old mountain biker has this morning admitted assaulting another cyclist on Christchurch's Port Hills.
Action from the Green Island vs Harbour match at Watson Park today. Photos by John Caswell. See other images at Caswell Images on flickr http://www. flickr. com/photos...
Luck was on soldier Robert Higman Sutherland's side when a pocket-sized bible literally saved his life during World War 1.
