Second-hand to showstoppers
Second-hand to showstoppers
A community sustainable fashion event next Saturday promises a night of ‘‘upcycled couture and eco-chic extravagance’’, its organisers say.
Rivers will be roaring during race
Rivers will be roaring during race
For some thrilling jetboat racing at close quarters, the banks of Queenstown’s lower Shotover River will make a good viewing spot early afternoon this today.
Cricket club celebrates standouts
Cricket club celebrates standouts
A host of local cricketers have been recognised during last Friday’s Queenstown Cricket Club awards.
Disc golfer ‘a Queenstown phenom’
Disc golfer ‘a Queenstown phenom’
Local disc golfer Mikey Yu won last weekend’s 31st annual The Helicopter Line Queenstown Classic in the Gardens by a staggering 21 shots.
Chasing more Maadi magic
Chasing more Maadi magic
A record-sized Wakatipu High rowing squad’s heading to Twizel’s Lake Ruataniwha for the massive national secondary schools Maadi Cup regatta with a huge target on their backs.
Historic Arrowtown cottage expected to fetch over $3m
Historic Arrowtown cottage expected to fetch over $3m
One of the early cottages contributing to Arrowtown’s historic character is on the market.
Shotover St blockbuster for sale
Shotover St blockbuster for sale
A major Queenstown CBD commercial building with an all-up capital value (CV) of $36.4 million is for sale for the first time since it was built in the mid-to-late 2000s.
Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back
Relaxed vibe brings Ripe crowds back
The ‘‘intimate’’ community vibe at Ripe is what keeps people coming back each year, the wine and food festival director says.
‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated
‘E. coli’ levels to be investigated
Levels of E. coli at Bremner Bay were at 10 times the safe swimming threshold after rainfall in January, a Wānaka water quality monitoring group says.
Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns
Alcohol Bill to ‘silence’ genuine concerns
A new alcohol Bill proposed by the government is a step backwards for public health and local democracy, a Lake Hāwea community activist says.
A pathway to success
A pathway to success
Wānaka Football Club’s first team will embark on their second season in New Zealand’s highest level of football tomorrow when they host Christchurch’s Ferrymead Bays FC.
Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce
Young shearers given a hand up via taskforce
Nine young Waitaki district shearers have received top›tier training in their field with support from the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ), the council says.
Trust hosts Samoan health leaders
Trust hosts Samoan health leaders
A special delegation of Ministry of Health leaders and consultants from Samoa, hosted by the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (Opit), are in the Waitaki this week for a chance to observe the district’s...
Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi
Students create masks inspired by Māori kirituhi
Mask designs inspired by traditional Māori kirituhi (tattoo) are the subject of East Otago High School students’ still life photography exhibition at the Palmerston Library.
Rippa day despite the rain
Rippa day despite the rain
Even wet weather could not ruin ‘‘a really fun and enjoyable day’’.
Principal thrilled with event success
Principal thrilled with event success
The Papakaio 8 Hour Mountain Bike Challenge went off with a bang once again.
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Sir Rod Drury named New Zealander of the Year
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Sir Rod Drury named New Zealander of the Year
Sir Rod Drury’s legacy will be one of ‘‘vision and generosity — proving that success and service can grow together’’.
One airlifted in serious condition from highway crash
One airlifted in serious condition from highway crash
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a serious condition following a crash which brought down powerlines south of Dunedin this morning.
West Coast mine paused, 40 jobs lost
West Coast mine paused, 40 jobs lost
Westland Mineral Sands says the move is temporary until market conditions improve.
QLDC picks ‘compromise’ solution for wastewater disposal
QLDC picks ‘compromise’ solution for wastewater disposal
The direct discharge of wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant into the Kawarau River has been chosen as a ‘‘compromise’’ solution.