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Fishery sleuths unravel mystery

The origin of Wānaka’s Chinook salmon has puzzled experts for decades, but years of detective work have begun to spawn results.
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Helicopter ‘shop’ status sought

Popping a bottle of bubbly after popping the question on a scenic helicopter flight is the vision behind a Queenstown company’s precedent-setting booze bid.
'Vegas in the Valley': Speed-weddings come to Cardrona

Two Wānaka women are bringing a touch of Las Vegas to the Cardrona Valley, turning a nearly 150-year-old chapel into a speed-wedding venue.

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Michelin drives tourists to town

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Michelin drives tourists to town

Wānaka’s scenery has long been a drawcard for visitors, but its food scene is spicing up its appeal, Ruairi O’Shea writes.
Praise after course lifts driving smarts

Praise after course lifts driving smarts

A young driver who was involved in a serious crash on a rural road is encouraging others to undertake practical driver training after saying it changed the way she approaches every trip.
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Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result

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Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result

Santana Minerals’ board chairman has bought more than $800,000 worth of shares within a day of the company announcing high-grade gold drill results.

queenstown

Modern-day Milford flightseeing operator, Air Milford’s Hank Sproull. Photos: supplied

Flightseeing’s turbulent times

Reflecting the world-class scenery they fly in, Milford flightseeing companies have constantly upped their game despite challenges.

Queenstown mourns philanthropist Graham Malaghan

Queenstown mourns philanthropist Graham Malaghan

Graham Malaghan, a part-time Queenstowner whose local links went back 164 years and who played a huge role in a world-leading medical research institute, has died in Auckland, aged 82.
A positively balmy start to winter

A positively balmy start to winter

Queenstown's just recorded its warmest June on record.
Latest Lakeview visitor accommodation consent lodged

Latest Lakeview visitor accommodation consent lodged

The developer of Queenstown’s Lakeview Te Taumata project has applied for consent for visitor accommodation in the three tower blocks making up its first stage.

Wanaka

Women’s backcountry series to launch

A Wānaka adventure guide company is encouraging women to reach new heights this winter through a series of courses, events and trips.

Scout leader moving on

Scout leader moving on

A beloved scouts leader will step down after over two decades of service.
Free access to facilities

Free access to facilities

Queenstown Lakes District Council has launched the 2026 Get Active Community Grant to improve access to its recreation facilities.
Council hands out $461,000 in grants

Council hands out $461,000 in grants

Queenstown Lakes District Council has awarded $461,000 in funding to community groups, project and events in its latest round.

Central Otago

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Campaign for dark sky status launched at event

The push is on for the dark skies above Central Otago to be recognised internationally before one of the most significant astronomical events of the decade.

Praise after course lifts driving smarts

Praise after course lifts driving smarts

A young driver who was involved in a serious crash on a rural road is encouraging others to undertake practical driver training after saying it changed the way she approaches every trip.
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Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result

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Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result

Santana Minerals’ board chairman has bought more than $800,000 worth of shares within a day of the company announcing high-grade gold drill results.
Festival ready to bloom again

Festival ready to bloom again

New Zealand’s longest running festival is celebrating it’s 69th year as the Alexandra Blossom Festival again celebrates the arrival of spring as it has every year since 1957.

South Otago

New bench represents Matariki star’s link to community

The unveiling of a bright yellow bench symbolising the flowers of the native kowhai took place at the Tapanui Galaxiid Sanctuary in West Otago yesterday.

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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on

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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on

Residents and businesses are running out of patience with roadworks on Milton’s main street, one labelling the whole process ‘‘an absolute mess’’.
Eco funding still fighting rabbits

Eco funding still fighting rabbits

Otago Regional Council has awarded nearly $920,000 to 28 community-led environmental projects this year, including support for continued rabbit control around Waihola.
Two-vehicle crash injures five

Two-vehicle crash injures five

Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, on the first day of the long Matariki weekend.

north otago

Oamaru Combined Churches Community Foodbank volunteers (third from left) Brenda Adams, Glenys...

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‘Incredibly generous’ students in foodbank drive

An Oamaru foodbank seeing a massive rise in need has received an ‘‘incredibly generous’’ donation of goods from a local school.

Teams step up and up and up

Teams step up and up and up

Teams from East Otago and across Waitaki raised over $160,000 at the recent Step Up Sky Tower Challenge to raise vital funds for Blood Cancer NZ.
Boasting edgy looks but smooth handling

Boasting edgy looks but smooth handling

If it’s fashionable automotive looks you’re after in a compact Toyota hybrid SUV, the C-HR is right on point.
Artists in residence announced

Artists in residence announced

Two artists who have "deep dived" into anthropological and natural history collections around the world have been announced as the new Kakanui artists in residence by Forrester Gallery.

southland

Gore Senior Firefighter Brian Anderson celebrated 50 years of service to the community last week....

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Fifty years of service to community celebrated

If there is one lesson Senior Firefighter Brian Anderson has to share with new firefighters, it is this: “wear socks’’.

Rethink of public transport called for

Rethink of public transport called for

Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell has called on his council to start from scratch as frustration brews over the city’s public transport.
Preparing for wet conditions with El Nino

Preparing for wet conditions with El Nino

A Southland council is readying itself for the potential fallout of an El Nino event which could bring wet weather to the South.
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Suffering for his science: student counts seabirds

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Suffering for his science: student counts seabirds

It is not surprising a University of Otago student had a few bouts of seasickness in the past year.

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