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Day’s events ‘surpassed expectations’

Musician Darcy Kerr (above) welcomed guests to Te Rau Aroha Marae in Bluff with a mix of local...

Day’s events ‘surpassed expectations’

Festooned with string lights and stirred by the sound of karakia, Arrowtown’s main drag was filled with harikoa (good cheer) as the inaugural Matariki Arrowtown Lights Festival began yesterday.

Temporary road for year while new bridge approaches built

A project to replace the Beaumont Bridge on State Highway 8 is continuing despite the recent...

Temporary road for year while new bridge approaches built

There will be a temporary road on the eastern entrance to the Beaumont Bridge from next week.

Girls get hands-on industry experience

Southland Girls’ High School pupils (from left) Sophia Barton (16), Ane Schutte (16), Brooke...

Girls get hands-on industry experience

A group of Southland high school pupils swapped the classroom this week for a "hands-on" experience learning more about the infrastructure industry.

ED referrals system starts but GP slots look doubtful

ED referrals system starts but GP slots look doubtful

A pilot programme started this week in the Southland Hospital with aim to ease the pressures at the Emergency Department.

International Air New Zealand flights return to resort

Wakatipu High School kapa haka performers greeted passengers on Air New Zealand’s first flights...

International Air New Zealand flights return to resort

The first international Air New Zealand flights in almost 12 months touched down at Queenstown Airport yesterday, signalling the beginning of the winter rush.

Dumping investigation findings kept from public

The findings of an investigation into the Otago Regional Council’s response to illegal dumping in the Clutha River will be discussed in private next week despite assurances of transparency.

South getting a brief break from bitter wintriness

Mist hangs over the Clutha River looking towards the Clyde Dam in hoar frost conditions in Clyde.

South getting a brief break from bitter wintriness

This weekend is expected to bring a reprieve from the bitterly cold and frosty days which have gripped much of Otago and Southland this week.

Award respects rural health contribution

Clutha Health First GP Dr Branko Sijnja is the 2022 recipient of the Peter Snow Memorial Award...

Award respects rural health contribution

A rural South Otago GP says his recent national award is recognition for the wider community.

Extensive tree felling leaves locals bereft

Alexandra resident Glenda Thompson walks her dog, Otto, on the Anniversary Track regularly and...

Extensive tree felling leaves locals bereft

Regular users of the Alexandra-Clyde 150th Anniversary Track, commonly known as the River Walk, are upset at what they see as indiscriminate felling of trees along the track.

Perfect role for heritage enthusiast

Marise Martin's new role blends all her life’s loves into one.

Memorial hall closing; demolition in July-Aug

Cromwell’s landmark big fruit sculpture was last painted in 2016 at a cost of $37,000. PHOTO:...

Memorial hall closing; demolition in July-Aug

The hammer has fallen on the Cromwell Memorial Hall.

Parking issue

Parking issue

Opportunities to consider formalising parking alongside Lismore Park were raised at this week’s Wanaka Community Board meeting.

Govt adds further $10m to Westport recovery package

Westport was flooded in July last year. Photo: NZ Herald

Govt adds further $10m to Westport recovery package

The Government will give a further $10 million to flood-hit Westport, bringing the total recovery package to $100 million.

New chairman

A string of Aucklanders have been charged for breaching lockdown rules by travelling to the...

New chairman

The Wanaka Airport Users Group has a new chairman, Don Grant.

Driving hazard

A water leak near Anderson Rd and State Highway 84 roundabout is becoming a driving hazard with ongoing sub-zero temperatures expected in the coming days.

Seed cleaning ingenuity earns global spotlight

Standing in front of J W Neill Mobile Seed Cleaning and Screening’s fully-automated mobile seed...

Seed cleaning ingenuity earns global spotlight

From a shed in Awamoko, Johnny Neill is getting global attention as he grows his mobile seed cleaning empire.

Paddling Lake Wanaka for charity

James Watson (15), left, celebrates with his father Mark Watson, his mother Michelle Watson and...

Paddling Lake Wanaka for charity

Wanaka adventurer James Watson and father Mark had Lake Wanaka to themselves as they paddled 47km to raise funds for World Vision 40 Hour Famine Appeal.

Accused’s rooms were bugged by police

Accused’s rooms were bugged by police

The motel where the woman accused of the murder of Dale Watene stayed was bugged as police thought the search of her house would prompt her to communicate about his death, a court heard yesterday.

Matariki brings school community together

Te Pakihi o Maru pupils playing at yesterday’s Matariki breakfast are (back row, from left) Mary...

Matariki brings school community together

Te Pakihi o Maru’s Matariki celebrations were also an opportunity to welcome the school community back for the first time this year.

Presbyterian Support buys beleaguered rest-home

Presbyterian Support buys beleaguered rest-home

An aged-care facility which has been under scrutiny will begin life under new ownership next week.

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