Fun healing experiences for terror victims
A group of young Muslim women got to experience all the sights and sounds of Queenstown last week, helping them on their journey past one of the darkest days in the country’s history.
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Organisers ‘stoked’ creative wellbeing programme growing
Organisers ‘stoked’ creative wellbeing programme growing
An innovative creative wellbeing pilot programme in Waitaki is being extended to Central Otago.
Mayors inspire farm-gate vaccination drive
Mayors inspire farm-gate vaccination drive
Planning is well under way with Gore and Southland mayors for a ‘‘farm-gate tour’’ of the deep South in early November to visit up to 25 small communities to boost vaccination rates.
Delegating decision expedites new hall tender process
Delegating decision expedites new hall tender process
The Cromwell Community Board has agreed to progress the design tender process for the planned new memorial hall and events centre in the town in a bid to ‘‘get on with it’’.
No crowd allowed but show goes on
No crowd allowed but show goes on
Next month’s South Otago A&P Show will be conducted behind closed doors.
Vax cert caution urged
Vax cert caution urged
A University of Otago medical academic urges caution using domestic vaccination certificates as they may sway the delicate balance between public health and the loss of personal liberties.
Extra boost for Moke Lake fish stock
Extra boost for Moke Lake fish stock
Trout fishing in Moke Lake should be particularly good in 2023.
Racers roar along river
Racers roar along river
The fourth day of the 2021 New Zealand Jet Boat River Marathon was raced on the Mataura River yesterday, with four legs held between Steeghs Beach, near Gore, and Ardlussa.
Labour Weekend likely to be warm and wet
Labour Weekend likely to be warm and wet
Outdoor activities planned for Labour Weekend would be best completed by Saturday, unless you like getting wet.
Parking change advice provided
Parking change advice provided
Parking in Wanaka’s Anderson Heights is about to become much easier for customers of businesses in the immediate area but possibly more difficult for employees.
A taste of Southland
Tasting box highlights ‘amazing producers’ of Southland
The Southland region has a large and diverse variety of food producers and Invercargill residents will soon have a taste of it.
Unconsented sign must come down, but mayor might step in
Unconsented sign must come down, but mayor might step in
The owner of a seaside lodge in rural Southland has been ordered to remove his home-made sign made out of power poles, less than 24 hours after it was erected.
Just like being there - online Polyfest under way
Just like being there - online Polyfest under way
It is full stream ahead for Otago Polyfest after the event’s first online-only event began last night.
No ‘perfect’ location for new event centre
No ‘perfect’ location for new event centre
The Waitaki District Council will never find the "perfect" location for a new indoor sport and event centre, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Dunedin still top of vax table, Queenstown closing in
Dunedin still top of vax table, Queenstown closing in
Dunedin remains the most Covid-protected district in the country, but Queenstown Lakes has made a big move up the table into second place.
Board bows to public over name choice for reserve
Board bows to public over name choice for reserve
The Fiordland Community Board will officially name a Te Anau park Fergus Square Park after a long debate on the issue.
Four charged over attack and van theft
Four charged over attack and van theft
Police have arrested four people after a vehicle was stolen and the driver attacked at the weekend.
Rescuers beat fading light to save climbers
Rescuers beat fading light to save climbers
Queenstown's Alpine Cliff Rescue (ACR) team beat fading light to rescue two climbers in the Dart River valley.
Whale probably died of natural causes
Whale probably died of natural causes
It is likely a whale that washed up on a North Otago beach at the weekend died of natural causes.
Bird of Year candidates revealed
Bird of Year candidates revealed
Voting in New Zealand’s biggest bird election is under way and southern organisations have declared which candidates they will be supporting.