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'Highly careless': Companies fined over role in Queenstown slip

Slip debris covers Reavers Lane in Queenstown after heavy rains. Photo: RNZ

'Highly careless': Companies fined over role in Queenstown slip

A major Queenstown tourism operator and two contractors have been sentenced for contributing to a landslip that inundated a residential street, forcing dozens of evacuations during record rainfall.

'You stole my innocence': Victims confront disgraced ex-Gloriavale leader

Former Gloriavle overseeing shepherd Howard Temple in the Greymouth District Court during his...

'You stole my innocence': Victims confront disgraced ex-Gloriavale leader

The disgraced former leader of Gloriavale stole the innocence and childhood of the girls and young women he abused, a court has heard.

Knitter turns others’ tea leftover to grand design

Alexandra woman Shirley McIntosh and her tablecloth, knitted with teabag strings. PHOTO: ELLA...

Knitter turns others’ tea leftover to grand design

After a seeing a shawl made of tea bag strings overseas, an Alexandra woman decided to take a crack at making something "a bit more perfect" herself.

‘Blown away’ by generosity of donors

Warm weather greeted attendees at the first Art on the Goldfields event. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘Blown away’ by generosity of donors

Organisers of a fundraiser for a youth road safety course say they were "blown away" by the response to the inaugural Art on the Goldfields this year.

Life bans, suspensions after fighting at U14s league final

Waverley Park in Invercargill. Photo: Google Maps

Life bans, suspensions after fighting at U14s league final

Three people have been banned for life from the Southland Rugby League club and a finals title revoked following incidents during and after the club's U14s grand final this year.

Mayors give reform ‘fairly guarded tick’

Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Mayors give reform ‘fairly guarded tick’

Southland's top leaders have given a cautiously optimistic response to major resource management reform.

'I’d say it’ll probably be a bulldozer job'

Flames shoot from the windows of an East Gore house about noon yesterday, before Fire and...

'I’d say it’ll probably be a bulldozer job'

A massive blaze in an East Gore rental property has shaken neighbours and provided a less than subtle reminder for people to check their smoke alarms.

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Using sale proceeds to pay debt ‘absolute joke’

Queenstown council’s being widely criticised for not putting some of the $2.761m it’s made from...

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Using sale proceeds to pay debt ‘absolute joke’

The widow of a prominent former Queenstown developer is furious the district council is putting money from selling an Arrowtown property into reducing debt rather than restoration projects in the...

Broker always lending a hand

Broker always lending a hand

In a list of unsung Queenstown heroes/heroines, you’d have to put Rebeca Barnes near the top.

From copper to hemisphere

A painting on copper by Gretchen Albrecht, ‘The Golden Door’, which is part of an exhibition...

From copper to hemisphere

Whakatipu art enthusiasts have an opportunity to see the latest work by one of New Zealand’s most renowned practitioners.

Supporting technology talent

Technology Queenstown summer interns, from left, Alisha Messingham, Liam Tietjens, Alice Davis,...

Supporting technology talent

In a new initiative by Queenstown’s tech development agency, seven local students are undertaking paid four-week technology internships these summer holidays.

From casino to cocktails and pizzas

A render of Queenstown’s new Wharf Bar, expected to open in the Steamer Wharf building next week....

From casino to cocktails and pizzas

A new waterfront bar featuring panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu will be the largest in Queenstown, its owner says.

Cricketers finals bound

Among Wakatipu High First XI cricketers playing in the First XI Cup finals are Tony Gallie, left,...

Cricketers finals bound

Wakatipu High’s First XI begin the biggest cricket tournament the school’s ever qualified for at Lincoln, near Christchurch, next Wednesday.

Care urged to ‘help protect’ waterways

Otago Regional Council freshwater ambassadors, University of Otago double major in ecology and...

Care urged to ‘help protect’ waterways

Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) biosecurity team is running its summer freshwater ambassador programme again this year to remind people using waterways how to prevent spreading freshwater pests.

Tinsel trail thrills travellers

Gretta Stephens (left), with Lylah Stephens-Carter, 5, Aurora Stephens-Carter, 3, Robert and...

Tinsel trail thrills travellers

A much loved Christmas trail has returned to bring festive magic to Alexandra for a fifth year in a new bigger and more accessible location.

Trainees’ achievements recognised

Deputy mayor Michele Kennedy and Andrew Dalrymple, of Connexis, awarded PowerNet trainee Kane...

Trainees’ achievements recognised

Clutha District’s commitment to lifelong learning and improvement was celebrated on November 26, as 42 local trainees from 23 businesses were recognised at the Clutha District Training and...

Local Legends: Warrick Thomson, Christine Perkins, Sue Anderson

Local Legends: Warrick Thomson, Christine Perkins, Sue Anderson

The Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend lamb leg is luckily always large.

Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’

Alexandra’s Pagan Rimene will be hoping to retain her NZ Woolhandling Open title once more during...

Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’

Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.

Home found a world away

Ari Jan is bringing a touch of Kurdish culture to South Canterbury. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Home found a world away

It is a long journey from Kirkuk to Timaru, as Rotary Timaru’s newest member knows.

South Canterbury bus fares will rise in January

MyWay fares will increase from January 26. PHOTO: COURIER FILES

South Canterbury bus fares will rise in January

South Canterbury Metro services fares, including MyWay by Metro, Timaru school services, and the Temuka-Timaru service, will increase on January 26, 2026.

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