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Firework fundraiser likely ‘biggest’ yet for primary school
For the first time since 2023, the Weston School Fireworks went off with a bang.
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Tree assessment, removal work remains ongoing
Tree assessment, removal work remains ongoing
Otago Regional Council staff have been busy assessing tree damage across Otago and there is still plenty of work ahead.
Call for opponents to support wapiti plan
Call for opponents to support wapiti plan
The group which instigated the move to get wapiti in Fiordland classed as a herd of special interest says opponents should get right in behind it as they have got what they wanted.
Vacant strip woven into cultural space
Vacant strip woven into cultural space
A new outdoor space at Queenstown arts and cultural hub Te Atamira has been officially opened with cultural performances and a community carnival.
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Seven runners still going in ultra
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Seven runners still going in ultra
It has been a dark night of the soul for the last remaining runners in the Arrowtown Backyard Ultra.
Fears aired over development wastewater plans
Fears aired over development wastewater plans
Serious concerns over a fast-track subdivision application for Queenstown’s Homestead Bay have been aired by the neighbouring Jack’s Point residents’ society.
Liquor store targeted before vehicle dumped in lake
Liquor store targeted before vehicle dumped in lake
A Frankton liquor store was targeted in an early-morning burglary before thieves dumped a stolen vehicle in Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown police say.
Metalwork sculptor spreads his wings
Metalwork sculptor spreads his wings
It was a steel kiwi taking flight with helium balloons last year that caught the attention of new followers and customers of metalwork artist Nicolas Lupacchino.
Crash closes highway section
Crash closes highway section
Video: Liz Genge-Hicks via Facebook Part of a southern highway was forced to close after a water truck rolled and took out a power pole near Invercargill.
Blood tests now free in Wānaka
Blood tests now free in Wānaka
The government has made blood tests in Wānaka and Te Anau free, after months of advocating from the growing townships.
Young pilot's soaring ambition
Young pilot's soaring ambition
A young Queenstown aviator has just been awarded a prestigious scholarship to help make her dream come true.
‘An incredible journey’: Currie retires
‘An incredible journey’: Currie retires
After 16 years of competing at the highest level of endurance sport, New Zealand triathlete Braden Currie has officially announced his retirement from professional Ironman racing.
Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition
Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition
Oamaru will play host to the NZ National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.
SH1 near Invercargill reopens after truck crash
SH1 near Invercargill reopens after truck crash
State Highway 1 near Invercargill has reopened after a water truck rolled and took out a power pole.
Olympians take on weighty marathon challenge
Olympians take on weighty marathon challenge
As if running their first marathon in Queenstown isn’t burden enough, two Kiwi Olympians will also potentially carry up to 20kg extra to support their chosen charity.
Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Kaitangata resident Leeana Ferguson captured a striking view of the aurora australis late on Thursday night.
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.
Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says
Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says
Avalanche conditions continue to cause delays on Fiordland’s Great Walks, the Department of Conservation says.
RMA charges laid
RMA charges laid
An Environment Southland investigation into an odour complaint at Tuturau, Southland has resulted in charges being laid.
Town set to host high wheelers
Town set to host high wheelers
Oamaru will play host to the National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.