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    Memorial draws top bowlers

    Awamoa Bowling Club secretary Terry Lake (left), Annie McDonald and president Bob Kingan have...

    Memorial draws top bowlers

    It is that time of year again.

    Semifinal a milestone

    Cheyenne Cunningham was presented with her jersey by her parents Sally and Ted ahead of her 50th...

    Semifinal a milestone

    It is fair to say 2025 has been a bit of a roller coaster for Cheyenne Cunningham.

    Duo of necessity win triples title at record-size tournament

    Excelsior Petanque Club’s annual drawn triples tournament last week drew a record 70 players....

    Duo of necessity win triples title at record-size tournament

    Excelsior Petanque Club held its annual drawn triples tournament last week.

    Clean sweep for taekwondo students

    Whitestone Taekwondo won 12 medals at the Taekwondo Union New Zealand South Island tournament...

    Clean sweep for taekwondo students

    Whitestone Taekwondo students competed at the Taekwondo Union New Zealand South Island Taekwondo Tournament held in Christchurch last month.

    Conserve water notice lifted for Omakau, Ophir

    Photo: ODT files

    Conserve water notice lifted for Omakau, Ophir

    A conserve water notice issued for residents of Omakau and Ophir has been lifted this morning.

    Ballot bins being put out, papers, information delivered

    Ballot bins being put out, papers, information delivered

    Ballot papers and election candidate information are being delivered to registered voters in the Waitaki district this week.

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    Fashion takes a slow turn

    Enjoying some of the vintage offerings on the night were (from left) Jacqui Sedgwick, Ruth...

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    Fashion takes a slow turn

    A successful Slow Fashion and Natural Beauty evening was hosted at the Business Hive last Thursday by Just One Thing Waitaki (JOT) Sustainability Group .

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    Brown speaking at menopause forum

    Oamaru Opera House. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Brown speaking at menopause forum

    Award-winning comedian and clinical psychologist Nicola Brown says her focus will be on "thriving through the transitions" as one of the guest speakers at the menopause conference at the Oamaru...

    Media given view of museum’s progress

    Invercargill media were invited to see construction progress of the city’s new Te Unua Museum of...

    Media given view of museum’s progress

    Invercargill's new Te Unua Museum of Southland is steadily taking shape.

    Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites

    Linz invites ideas for lakeside sites

    An outdoor cinema, glamping, or an outdoor education centre have been floated as potential tourism ideas on Crown land around Lake Dunstan.

    Councils ask for new joint headquarters proposals

    Invercargill City Council councillors and staff are under scrutiny after building consent process...

    Councils ask for new joint headquarters proposals

    Two southern councils have joined forces to lodge an unusual request with the public this week — proposals for a new joint headquarters.

    More wild weather for South; 'atmospheric river' on way

    More wild weather for South; 'atmospheric river' on way

    Some more wild spring weather is on the way for the South as an active front moves up the country over the weekend.

    Mob members jailed for kidnapping, brutal beating

    Armed police outside a gang property in Mataura in 2023. PHOTO: NEW ZEALAND POLICE

    Mob members jailed for kidnapping, brutal beating

    Six Mongrel Mob members have been jailed for the kidnapping and brutal beating of a patched member at their Mataura gang pad.

    Swimmers lapping up success

    Showing the rewards of their success are, from left, Queenstown Swimming Club head coach Albert...

    Swimmers lapping up success

    Queenstown Swimming Club is celebrating both in and out of the pool.

    Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals

    Harper-Rose Reid competing at last year’s Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Harper-Rose ready to leap at nationals

    A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.

    Queenstown chippy scooped up

    Outgoing Erik’s Fish & Chips co-owner Anna Arndt, centre, with new owners Harri Sylva and Ben...

    Queenstown chippy scooped up

    Queenstown's Anna and Erik Arndt have cashed in their chips - or rather, their fish and chips.

    Comp ‘way to give back’

    ‘Putting Q’town on map as dance destination’: Sophie Purdon. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Comp ‘way to give back’

    A leading Arrowtown-raised dancer, teacher and choreographer staged the inaugural Queenstown Dance Awards over three days this month.

    Art-making at Ayrburn

    The Arts Club Arrowtown founder Holly Schroder. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Art-making at Ayrburn

    An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher’s running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles, all with a convivial drink in hand.

    Willing our community on

    Couple Steve Brent and Sheena Haywood are ensuring through their wills they’re also helping...

    Willing our community on

    Think about leaving something in your will that will have a lasting benefit for your local community.

    Trust expands grants

    From left, Mactodd directors/community charitable trust trustees Jayne Macdonald, Scott Donaldson...

    Trust expands grants

    Coinciding with its 50th anniversary celebrations, major Queenstown/Cromwell law firm Mactodd is revitalising its charitable trust.
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