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HNZ input on liquor licence lambasted

An artist’s impression of the proposed Longview Liquor Store at Lake Hāwea. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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HNZ input on liquor licence lambasted

A pair of MPs are calling on Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) to butt out after it opposed a Hāwea liquor store over fears of youth binge drinking.

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‘Horrific’: cyclist allegedly attacked driver

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted by a 66-year-old cyclist in a road-rage incident at...

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‘Horrific’: cyclist allegedly attacked driver

A male cyclist in his 60s allegedly rained down punches on a young female driver in a "horrific" Oamaru road-rage incident.

Cancer battle continues for ‘miracle’ toddler

Shaun and Haylee Todd with Indie, 3, and Hudson, 3½ months. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Cancer battle continues for ‘miracle’ toddler

Former Oamaru man Shaun Todd says what was once only a possibility, is now becoming a reality, but faces a nervous wait to hear whether his daughter, Indie, will receive crucial treatment in the US.

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Church set to celebrate 160th

St Luke’s Anglican Church vicar the Rev Andrea McDougall and people’s warden and church committee...

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Church set to celebrate 160th

A children's disco, an organ recital and a walk down memory lane will all be part of the coming celebrations of St Luke’s Anglican Church 160th anniversary celebrations next month.

Motor camp’s fall into disrepair ‘quite sad’

Margaret Rae. Photos: Allied Media files

Motor camp’s fall into disrepair ‘quite sad’

A past owner of the Gore Motor Camp, who remembers it as a thriving holiday spot, says it is a shame the park has deteriorated and is closing.

Water leak damages street

Contractors work to fix a leak in the Camp St end of Queenstown Mall. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Water leak damages street

This upper portion of Queenstown Mall has been fenced off following a "significant water leak" which damaged the street surface.

Pilots given flying start

Three pilots have been awarded Warbirds Over Wanaka Scholarships, as the programme returns after a six-year hiatus.

Council car driven at 133kmh

Council car driven at 133kmh

A southern regional council work car has been clocked travelling at 133kmh amid an uptick in speeding over recent reporting periods.

Heritage, arts win support in community funding round

Heritage and arts were winners in the community funding round with social services and perceived central government services being declined.

Woman accused of arson granted interim name suppression

A Hokitika woman charged with lighting the fire that burned down part of the old Seaview Hospital site last month appeared in the Greymouth District Court this week over the alleged arson.

Deer recovery era explored in book

Queenstowner Peta Carey will release her fourth book, The Hollows Boys, next Wednesday. Photo:...

Deer recovery era explored in book

Queenstown author Peta Carey has one piece of advice for anyone sitting down to read her fourth book, The Hollows Boys.

Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns

The Mt Iron Trail Plan will see separate mountainbike trails along with new walking trails. PHOTO...

Timeline for new walking, cycling trails raises concerns

The wheels are in motion for Mt Iron to get new walking and cycling trails, but a community board is warning the timeline is too ambitious.

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Waitaha database aims to reconnect, back inquiries

Sammy Te Maiharoa-Bell. Photos: supplied

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Waitaha database aims to reconnect, back inquiries

Building a "powerful new database" of whānau and supporters with an aim of reconnecting the iwi, and to back their kaupapa inquiries to the Waitangi Tribunal, is the Waitaha Taiwhenua o Waitaki...

Speeding incidents on rise for southern council work cars

A total of 528 speeding events were lodged at a Southland council over a three-month period....

Speeding incidents on rise for southern council work cars

A southern council work car has been clocked travelling at 133kmh amid an uptick in speeding over recent reporting periods.

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Smith wants more after ‘cool’ year

Black Cap Nathan Smith visited the performance centre named after him at Waitaki Boys’ High...

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Smith wants more after ‘cool’ year

There is no place like home.

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Erdody thrilled to land dream job

Basketball coach Esteban Erdody is heading to the United States to take a job coaching at Utah...

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Erdody thrilled to land dream job

From Oamaru to Utah — basketball has taken Esteban Erdody worldwide.

'He would’ve loved to be here': Mate honoured in memorial tournament

Sean O’Neill honoured his mate Russell ‘‘Rusty’’ McDonald at the Rusty Mac Memorial Pairs...

'He would’ve loved to be here': Mate honoured in memorial tournament

Sean O’Neill and Rusty McDonald were respected rivals more than 30 years.

Volunteer’s support work recognised

Els Jordens, pictured here with Andorra, has been recognised for her volunteer work with North...

Volunteer’s support work recognised

The North Otago Sports Bodies Association is recognising that people do great things behind the scenes to help their sports. This week Nic Duff tracks down North Otago Riding for the Disabled...

Call to back korora for Bird of Year

The Waitaki District Council is supporting the blue penguin/korora in the Bird of the Year...

Call to back korora for Bird of Year

As the Bird of the Year competition celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Waitaki District Council is encouraging residents to rally behind a local feathery friend — the blue penguin/korora — as a...

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Open season open soon

Oamaru fisherman Graeme Anderson spin fishes the Waitaki River near the Kurow Bridge on Opening...

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Open season open soon

The sport fishing season is upon us.

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