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Wanaka heli tragedy: ‘We have lost so much’

The two Department of Conservation rangers killed in a helicopter crash this week have been remembered as conservation pioneers who saved thousands of native birds.
Teens heading north for a spell

Two Otago teens are working hard to stay cool, calm and collected under pressure as they head into the New Zealand Spelling Bee finals.

Time to decide Cromwell’s future

Drawing the blueprint: time to decide Cromwell’s future

Some bold proposals are being suggested in a masterplan being prepared for Cromwell as the town anticipates a near doubling of its population within the next 30 years. Pam Jones looks at the options.
Fuel seeping into harbour has council perplexed

Fuel seeping into harbour has district council perplexed

The Waitaki District Council will next week continue to investigate why fuel appears to be leaking into Oamaru Harbour.
Search on for ‘basic’ campsite

Search on for ‘basic’ campsite

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is about to look for a new "basic camping site" or a holiday park with capacity for more than 200 vehicles, in Wakatipu.

queenstown

Police appeal for sightings of missing Queenstown man

Police have serious concerns for missing Queenstown Alan Wilson, who hasn't been seen since 2.30pm yesterday.

Shaky experience aims for quake preparedness

Shaky experience aims for quake preparedness

A simulator on display at Queenstown Airport yesterday has helped shake up the way people think about preparing for an earthquake.
Say cheese — affineur course to launch next year

Say cheese — affineur course to launch next year

Oamaru cheesemaker Whitestone Cheese is joining forces with Otago Polytechnic to create an online training academy for hospitality workers and cheese enthusiasts.
Targa Rally and Race4Life square off on luge track

Targa Rally and Race4Life square off on luge track

The rally course was swapped for the luge track in Queenstown yesterday, as teams from the Targa Rally and charity Race4Life got behind the wheel - or the handlebars, anyway.

Wanaka

Helicopter removed from Wanaka crash site

The helicopter that crashed in Wanaka, killing three men, has been removed from the scene.

Unaccustomed as they are to public speaking ...

Unaccustomed as they are to public speaking ...

It’s not the ironing and it’s not the jet-boat driving; it is usually the public speaking that causes competitors in "The Perfect Woman" the most angst.
Wanaka heli tragedy: ‘We have lost so much’

‘We have lost so much’

The two Department of Conservation rangers killed in a helicopter crash this week have been remembered as conservation pioneers who saved thousands of native birds.
Crash ‘jigsaw’ investigated; three named

Crash ‘jigsaw’ investigated; three named

Planes were taking off and landing at Wanaka Airport yesterday, but it was a far from normal scene.

Central Otago

Cromwell home damaged in fire

A Cromwell home has been extensively damaged by smoke in a fire this afternoon.

CSST deal with Airbus

CSST deal with Airbus

Alexandra's Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST) has announced its latest partnership, which chief executive Steve Cotter says will help make Earth Observation (EO) data more available and...
Time to decide Cromwell’s future

Drawing the blueprint: time to decide Cromwell’s future

Some bold proposals are being suggested in a masterplan being prepared for Cromwell as the town anticipates a near doubling of its population within the next 30 years. Pam Jones looks at the options.
Youth art on display

Youth art on display

Cromwell Primary School pupils unveil their mural in the Alpha St, Cromwell reserve on Thursday watched by Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan and Cromwell Community Board member and Goldfields Primary...

South Otago

Exploring the Shand Park dog exercise area at Green Island yesterday are golden retriever Mila (20 months) and her labrador friend Chloe (3 months). Labradors and retrievers are two of the most popular dog breeds registered in Dunedin. Photo: Gregor Richa

More dogs registered

Clutha District Council committees met yesterday in Balclutha.

Draft reserves plan approved

Draft reserves plan approved

Community groups in Waihola will be better able to enhance the lakeside town after a reserves management plan was approved on Thursday.
Teens heading north for a spell

Teens heading north for a spell

Two Otago teens are working hard to stay cool, calm and collected under pressure as they head into the New Zealand Spelling Bee finals.
Two vehicle fires in one afternoon

Two vehicle fires in one afternoon

Balclutha fire crews were called out to two vehicle fires in quick succession yesterday afternoon.

north otago

Two Otago Rescue Helicopters at the scene of a crash near Bucklands Crossing this afternoon....

Two injured after car rolls near Bucklands Crossing

Two people have suffered moderate to serious injuries after the car they were driving crashed and rolled down a bank near Bucklands Crossing this afternoon.

Fuel seeping into harbour has council perplexed

Fuel seeping into harbour has district council perplexed

The Waitaki District Council will next week continue to investigate why fuel appears to be leaking into Oamaru Harbour.
Small tree fire in Duntroon

Small tree fire in Duntroon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters responded to a small fire in trees near Duntroon yesterday morning about 11.30am.
Historic race returns this weekend

Historic race returns this weekend

The best drifters in New Zealand and the fastest street racers will once again make a mockery of the road rules at the Waimate 50 this weekend.

southland

Surgeons’ complaints bring review

Southland Hospital’s endoscopy service is to undergo external review, after surgeons wrote to the Southern DHB saying they had lost confidence in the "sub-standard" service.

The business giving tourists a taste of the country

The business giving tourists a taste of the country

It is probably just as well that Laura Douglas has ditched her stiletto heels, given her days can include chasing errant pigs.
Zhang and Southland mayor could discuss 'belt and road'

Zhang and Southland mayor could discuss 'belt and road'

The Chinese "belt and road" initiative could form part of future discussions Southland's mayor has with a potential business adviser who is at the centre of a national political scandal.
Residents rally to oppose cat ban

Residents rally to oppose cat ban

A group of Omaui residents have united to put a joint submission to Environment Southland opposing a proposed cat ban in the small town.

Southerners honoured

Southern recipients of Queen’s Birthday and New Year’s honours.

Wanaka heli tragedy: ‘We have lost so much’

‘We have lost so much’

The two Department of Conservation rangers killed in a helicopter crash this week have been remembered as conservation pioneers who saved thousands of native birds.

Historic race returns this weekend

The historic Waimate 50 has become a fixture for petrolheads. Photo: Hamish MacLean

Historic race returns this weekend

The best drifters in New Zealand and the fastest street racers will once again make a mockery of the road rules at the Waimate 50 this weekend.

Search on for ‘basic’ campsite

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is about to look for a new "basic camping site" or a holiday park with capacity for more than 200 vehicles, in Wakatipu.

Two injured after car rolls near Bucklands Crossing

Two people have suffered moderate to serious injuries after the car they were driving crashed and rolled down a bank near Bucklands Crossing this afternoon.

Police appeal for sightings of missing Queenstown man

Police have serious concerns for missing Queenstown Alan Wilson, who hasn't been seen since 2.30pm yesterday.

Crash ‘jigsaw’ investigated; three named

Crash ‘jigsaw’ investigated; three named

Planes were taking off and landing at Wanaka Airport yesterday, but it was a far from normal scene.

Fuel seeping into harbour has council perplexed

The area where a patch of fuel was seen in the water in Oamaru Harbour this month. Photo: Hamish...

Fuel seeping into harbour has district council perplexed

The Waitaki District Council will next week continue to investigate why fuel appears to be leaking into Oamaru Harbour.

Shaky experience aims for quake preparedness

A simulator on display at Queenstown Airport yesterday has helped shake up the way people think about preparing for an earthquake.

Time to decide Cromwell’s future

Edward Guy, of Rationale, which is doing the Cromwell masterplan, goes through options for the...

Drawing the blueprint: time to decide Cromwell’s future

Some bold proposals are being suggested in a masterplan being prepared for Cromwell as the town anticipates a near doubling of its population within the next 30 years. Pam Jones looks at the options.

CSST deal with Airbus

Alexandra's Centre for Space Science Technology (CSST) has announced its latest partnership, which chief executive Steve Cotter says will help make Earth Observation (EO) data more available and...

Helicopter removed from Wanaka crash site

The helicopter that crashed in Wanaka, killing three men, has been removed from the scene.

Cromwell home damaged in fire

A Cromwell home has been extensively damaged by smoke in a fire this afternoon.

First step in weed control operation

An excavator on a barge removes submerged trees from the Kawarau River near Frankton. Photos:...

First step in weed control operation

The removal of more than 150 tonnes of submerged trees from the Kawarau River near Frankton will allow divers to remove an invasive weed in a follow-up operation next year.

Small tree fire in Duntroon

Fire and Emergency New Zealand firefighters responded to a small fire in trees near Duntroon yesterday morning about 11.30am.

Dry ‘Crate Day’ likely

The Crate Day public booze ban in Queenstown looks likely to become permanent.

Unaccustomed as they are to public speaking ...

Unaccustomed as they are to public speaking ...

It’s not the ironing and it’s not the jet-boat driving; it is usually the public speaking that causes competitors in "The Perfect Woman" the most angst.

Cromwell Primary School pupils unveil their mural in the Alpha St, Cromwell reserve on Thursday watched by Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan and Cromwell Community Board member and Goldfields Primary...

Over 2 million through resort airport in last 12 months

A Virgin Australia aircraft leaves Queenstown Airport over Frankton. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Over 2 million through resort airport in last 12 months

Almost 2.2 million people moved through Queenstown Airport in the 12 months to September, its latest statistics show — and the numbers are only going to get larger over the next few months.

Say cheese — affineur course to launch next year

Preparing to shoot a training video at Queenstown’s Rata restaurant on Thursday are (from left)...

Say cheese — affineur course to launch next year

Oamaru cheesemaker Whitestone Cheese is joining forces with Otago Polytechnic to create an online training academy for hospitality workers and cheese enthusiasts.

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