Prospect of ‘real hardship’ feared
Prospect of ‘real hardship’ feared
Older people facing real hardship from skyrocketing rates across the South could be forced out of their homes, an advocacy group has warned.
End of intervention drawing closer
End of intervention drawing closer
After a two-year statutory intervention at a North Otago school, "vital steps" are now being made to elect a new school board.
Major spike in Shotover E. coli levels prompts alarm
Major spike in Shotover E. coli levels prompts alarm
A Queenstown community group is alarmed about a sharp spike in E. coli levels in the Shotover River, just downstream of the town's troubled wastewater treatment plant.
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‘Last chance' to save info centre
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‘Last chance' to save info centre
Oamaru’s visitor information centre and Victorian showrooms will close next month unless a ‘‘last chance’’ bid for council funding is successful, staff say.
Cash flow issues, trading losses led to hotel’s collapse
Cash flow issues, trading losses led to hotel’s collapse
Cashflow issues and trading losses led to the collapse of the companies behind a $30 million Queenstown hotel, liquidators have found.
Waimate cafe destroyed by fire
Waimate cafe destroyed by fire
A popular cafe at the turnoff to Waimate has been destroyed by fire overnight.
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Bookings for new plane expected from October
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Bookings for new plane expected from October
Glenorchy Air’s purchase of a new plane is coinciding with the launch of a dedicated premium charter arm of the business.
House prices rising fast
House prices rising fast
House prices are rising faster in a Waitaki town than more than 900 other spots in New Zealand, new figures have revealed.
Beacon Point problems highlight flaws
Beacon Point problems highlight flaws
Despite reports coming in of public pooping, councils are powerless to stop it due to inadequate legislation, Queenstown’s deputy mayor says.
Teen caught drink-driving on 10 metre trip in Queenstown
Teen caught drink-driving on 10 metre trip in Queenstown
Jonty Parkes was celebrating his 18th birthday in Queenstown when he realised his car was in a 30-minute park.
Energy crisis and what comes next
Energy crisis and what comes next
Over the past two months, the supply of cheap and abundant fossil fuels have faced unprecedented constraints.
Groups gather to boost resilience
Groups gather to boost resilience
Global instability has prompted a local response in Wānaka, community groups coming together for a hui on resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Central apprentice into challenge finals
Central apprentice into challenge finals
A Cromwell man has secured victory as Central Otago’s top apprentice in the 16th annual New Zealand certified builders apprentice challenge regional heats.
Wānaka athletes headline awards
Wānaka athletes headline awards
Wānaka athletes dominate the list of finalists for the 2026 Central Otago Sports Awards that was announced last week.
Wānaka FC go down fighting in Chch
Wānaka FC go down fighting in Chch
Wānaka FC suffered a 4-2 loss away to Christchurch United last Saturday in a roller-coaster match defined by tactical intensity.
Wānaka runners dominate Routeburn
Wānaka runners dominate Routeburn
Brutal alpine conditions and one of the tightest finishes in its history defined the 2026 Routeburn Classic on Saturday.
50km ultra marathon debuts
50km ultra marathon debuts
A gruelling 50km running race will make its debut this Sunday on a course showcasing the best trails Wānaka has to offer.
Southern MP hits back at Mike Hosking
Southern MP hits back at Mike Hosking
Southland MP Joseph Mooney has slammed broadcaster Mike Hosking over an allegation he was one of the ‘famous five’ MPs causing issues within the National Party.
Lack of discussion ‘disappointing’
Lack of discussion ‘disappointing’
Queenstown's Fernhill Sunshine Bay Community Association’s deeply disappointed the developer behind a massive, controversial development planned for their neighbourhood has not met with them.
Stunning lakeside artwork
Stunning lakeside artwork
This large carved boulder, recently installed in Queenstown’s Jardine Park close to Lake Whakatipu, is being launched as a public artwork next week.