Restaurateurs ‘thrilled’ by recognition
Restaurateurs ‘thrilled’ by recognition
Oamaru’s Cucina restaurant has a new accessory — a Cuisine Good Food Award "Hat".
Regions
Bus services key focus for candidates
Bus services key focus for candidates
A total of 23 people have put their hats in the ring to stand for election to the Otago Regional Council, with two candidates up for the North Otago-based Moeraki Constituency.
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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds
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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds
An 80-tonne drop of 1080 pellets began on Stewart Island/Rakiura yesterday, as opponents say the operation has been bulldozed through and will cause long-term harm.
'One dentist can't keep up': Buller mayor
'One dentist can't keep up': Buller mayor
The Buller mayor says people in Westport are having to wait up to six weeks for dental appointments because there is only one dentist.
Distillery a rising star in spirit world
Distillery a rising star in spirit world
Central Otago’s Prophecy Distilling was recognised as a rising star when it received the emerging product award for its gin at the New Zealand Spirits Awards dinner in Auckland last Friday.
Ukulele jam bridges age gap
Ukulele jam bridges age gap
There was singing, dancing and lot of laughter at the Maniototo Rest Home on Tuesday as pupils from St John’s School gathered with residents of both the rest-home and Ranfurly for a morning of music.
Southland road closed as crane recovers truck
Southland road closed as crane recovers truck
A Southland road will remain closed as crews work to recover a truck that crashed beneath a bridge, the Fiordland Community Board said.
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Solar hearing adjourned
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Solar hearing adjourned
A resource consent hearing for a large solar farm in Maniototo has been adjourned, with commissioners set to visit the proposed site before making their final decision.
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Tumour survivor ‘ready to give something back’
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Brain tumour survivor turned council contender ‘ready to give something back’
For Clutha District Council hopeful Rachel Harrison, 2021 was a "year from hell".
Sozzled campervan tourist four times over limit on Otago highway
Sozzled campervan tourist four times over limit on Otago highway
A tourist spotted driving a campervan erratically on an Otago highway in the middle of the afternoon blew four times over the legal alcohol limit.
Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown
Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown
A high-profile two-time Olympic champion is recovering after a “very terrible accident” while training near Queenstown.
Grandson inspires children's book
Grandson inspires children's book
Arrowtown artist Jenny Mehrtens has added a string to her bow.
Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot
Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot
When Queenstowner Sam Coulthard first volunteered at Winter Pride — then Gay Ski Week — he had no idea a few short years later he’d own it.
The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true
The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true
Four huge New Zealand artists are set to perform at a new Queenstown music festival next year.
Axe to fall on Queenstown Gardens firs
Axe to fall on Queenstown Gardens firs
A long-term plan to fell Douglas firs in the Queenstown Gardens has got the green light, despite ‘‘mixed’’ public submissions on the idea.
Blasting 'massive hole' in conservation area 'not the done thing'
Blasting 'massive hole' in conservation area 'not the done thing'
A massive open-cast gold mine proposed in Central Otago would destroy land protected for its biodiversity and heritage, official documents reveal.
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‘Sick to their stomachs’ over planned solar farm
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‘Sick to their stomachs’ over planned solar farm
People are "sick to their stomachs" over a proposed solar farm in Maniototo, which is said to be splitting the community, a hearing was told yesterday.
Gore drink-driver busted on water run
Gore woman drove under influence on way to find water
A Gore woman was caught drink-driving while attempting to get bottled water during the town’s drinking water crisis, a court has heard.
Equestrians voice concerns on plans for racecourse reserve
Equestrians voice concerns on plans for racecourse reserve
More than 300 submissions were made to the Cromwell Community Board’s draft Cromwell Racecourse Reserve management plan, with a full meeting held on Tuesday dedicated to oral submissions.
New airport CEO’s salary starts at $576k
New airport CEO’s salary starts at $576k
The new Queenstown Airport chief executive’s starting salary is $576,000 per annum.
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