Milford Rd to close due to avalanche risk
The 15km alpine stretch of Milford Road will close tomorrow morning due to an increased avalanche risk.
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Trout removed to protect galaxiid species
Trout removed to protect galaxiid species
There will be fewer fish to fry but more of two native species left alive.
Spending on 'right people' for water issues
Spending on 'right people' for water issues
ORC spending on consultants and contractors working on major water-related activities has increased more than 10-fold over the past six years.
New NZMCA motorhome park open at Lowburn
New NZMCA motorhome park open at Lowburn
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association's (NZMCA) Clutha branch members Robyn Barkman and vice-chairman David Barkman celebrate the opening of the new NZMCA Park at Lowburn on Saturday.
Technology coming to branch libraries
Technology coming to branch libraries
Libraries in the Waitaki district are in line for a technological shake-up, as the traditional ways libraries operate move further into the past.
Strong winds, heavy rain for parts of South
Strong winds, heavy rain for parts of South
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook, saying heavy rain and gale-force winds are on the way for parts of the South Island.
Group working to bring bird back from Brazil
Group working to bring bird back from Brazil
It may be in Brazil covered in grime, with birds nesting inside it, but a derelict DC8 aircraft could be destined for display in Wanaka.
Guilty plea after drug raid
Guilty plea after drug raid
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A Queenstown man has pleaded guilty after he was arrested during significant drug busts where police recovered $200k worth of methamphetamine and more than $30k in cash.
Catlins hunters pig out
Catlins hunters pig out
The Catlins Boar Hunt returned for its seventh annual outing over the weekend, 84 people entering to hunt the wild beasts in the Clutha wilderness, and the chance to be rewarded for their efforts.
Real blast
Real blast
A Lego replica of the Saturn V rocket which was involved in the moon landing more than 50 years ago was the talk of the town at the Gore Brick Event at the weekend.
Digging it at tree-planting initiative
Digging it at tree-planting initiative
A tremendous effort from Riverton locals on Saturday resulted in more than 450 trees being planted at Aparima College in Southland.
Grassroots racing alive and well
Grassroots racing alive and well
Wayne Stapley, of Christchurch, was all smiles yesterday afternoon as he accepted the Kurow Cup.
'Moronic behaviour': Man asks mate to shoot him
'Moronic behaviour': Man asks mate to shoot him
Police have slammed the behaviour of an Australian man as "moronic" after he asked his friend to shoot him with an air rifle because he wanted to know how painful it would be.
Man's condition improves following stabbing
Man's condition improves following stabbing
The condition of a man left with critical injuries after being stabbed during a confrontation in the Queenstown CBD has improved.
Growth in resort visitor numbers slows
Growth in resort visitor numbers slows
Destination Queenstown chief executive Graham Budd says despite a seemingly quieter winter in the resort, visitor numbers and spending are still growing, albeit at a slower rate.
Many Central artists chosen
Many Central artists chosen
Almost half of the artists selected for the upcoming Arts Gold Awards are from Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes district.
Old timber reborn in sculptor’s creations
Old timber reborn in sculptor’s creations
Central Otago sculptor Jim Ashe is getting his ability for recycling down to a fine art.
Shot man admits himself to Queenstown Hospital
Shot man admits himself to Queenstown Hospital
A man has presented himself at Queenstown Hospital after being shot by a BB gun.
Jaws of life used to free occupant in Southland crash
Jaws of life used to free occupant in Southland crash
One person has been flown to hospital by helicopter in a serious condition after a crash in Southland.
Two men stabbed during Queenstown brawl
Two men stabbed during Queenstown brawl
One man is in critical condition in Dunedin Hospital after being stabbed during a confrontation in Queenstown early this morning, while another is in the same hospital in serious condition.