From one rugged highland to another
From one rugged highland to another
It was a special day for 17 new New Zealanders after they were granted citizenship in a ceremony held at the Central Otago District Building in Alexandra last week.
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Showcasing NZ designers in central
Showcasing NZ designers in central
It has been a month since a showroom designed to showcase and support New Zealand creators opened with a warm welcome by the people of Clyde, Yoyo co-owner Todd Hayvice said.
Retirement village garden shortlisted
Retirement village garden shortlisted
A group of green-thumbed residents at Aurum on Clutha in Clyde are finalists in the Retirement Villages Association (RVA) Sustainability Awards.
It’s curling time once again for coach Kissel
It’s curling time once again for coach Kissel
Coach Bruce Kissel is back on the ice in Alexandra for another winter of introducing hundreds of local school children to curling.
Initiative goes nationwide
Initiative goes nationwide
A Whānau Āwhina Plunket service that has its roots in Timaru is being rolled out nationwide.
Photographic artist appointed ONZM
Photographic artist appointed ONZM
Acclaimed photographic artist Dr Fiona Pardington has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to photography.
Olympic-level coach integral to the sport
Olympic-level coach integral to the sport
A man described as a pioneer of swimming in New Zealand says he was not a swimmer of note himself, and "sort of drifted into coaching".
‘Humbled’ to be recognised
‘Humbled’ to be recognised
When leaving Tonga over 20 years ago, Siesina "Sina" Latu could never have imagined the life she would build in Timaru.
Pasifika advocate work recognised
Pasifika advocate work recognised
A love of community and a love of rugby have been the driving forces behind a Timaru lawyer’s recent recognition.
Seadown water voted best-tasting
Seadown water voted best-tasting
Timaru’s Seadown water supply has been crowned the best-tasting in New Zealand as part of the 2025 IXOM National Water Taste Test competition.
Recognition thought to be a hoax
Recognition thought to be a hoax
Waimate’s Gary Rooney was so surprised to be included in the King’s Birthday Honours List he thought it was all a hoax.
Trailblazing designer made MNZM
Trailblazing designer made MNZM
New Zealand fashion designer Trish Gregory has been appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to the fashion industry.
Beloved hospice cat’s care funded
Beloved hospice cat’s care funded
A call to help a feline friend in need has been emphatically answered in less than a day.
Stalwart stargazers’ service honoured
Stalwart stargazers’ service honoured
A Lake Tekapo couple are among the seven people across South Canterbury named in this year’s King’s Birthday honours.
Pies, advice, chances for all
Pies, advice, chances for all
The annual morning smoko pie-shout at the Big River Homes Jobbortunities building site was a bright and inspiring gathering recently, bringing together future tradies and key community figures.
Local Legend: Wayne Morrison
Local Legend: Wayne Morrison
The Otago Daily Times has played a regular role for this week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend winner.
Wetland wins $50k boost for education
Wetland wins $50k boost for education
Clutha Eco-attraction Sinclair Wetlands has just received a $49,800 top up to help manage its growing stream of visitors.
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Cavalcade host town raises record sum
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Cavalcade host town raises record sum
Cavalcade hosts will return a record sum to local groups at a ceremony in Twizel next week.
Drive to keep hospital shuttle going
Drive to keep hospital shuttle going
Trevor Goodin is as busy as ever, helping people get to hospital appointments in Dunedin.
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Govt commits $15.2m to Milford Sound upgrades
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Govt commits $15.2m to Milford Sound upgrades
Planes and cruise boats can keep coming to Milford Sound but the long-discussed plan to get visitors out of cars is still awaited.