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    Fish & Game withdraws

    Setting goals can make your fishing season more exciting, rewarding and fun. PHOTO: FILES

    Fish & Game withdraws

    The Southland Fish & Game Council has announced it has withdrawn from Environment Court proceedings regarding Rule 24 of the Southland Land and Water Plan.

    New show, book a ‘natural progression’

    Nadia Lim’s latest cookbook, Nadia’s Farm Kitchen, includes recipes from her TV series. Photo:...

    New show, book a ‘natural progression’

    One of New Zealand’s best-known chefs, Nadia Lim, has been busy this year with a new TV series and book Nadia’s Farm Kitchen.

    Swiss-born jeweller’s work, heritage on show

    Bangle by Kobi Bosshard (1986) will be shown as part of the exhibition "Lineage: 130 Years of...

    Swiss-born jeweller’s work, heritage on show

    A Gore exhibition of the work and heritage of a Swiss-born minimalist jeweller will open with a floor talk by the artist.

    Artist holding life-drawing workshops

    PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Artist holding life-drawing workshops

    An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher is running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles.

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    Incoming council to determine funding for arts

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    Incoming council to determine funding for arts

    The future of arts and heritage funding in the Gore district will be in the hands of the new council.

    Process key to love of creating

    Shannon Courtenay has been quietly making ceramics in the Cardrona Valley for nearly six years....

    Process key to love of creating

    Shannon Courtenay has been quietly making ceramic art and tableware in the Cardrona Valley for nearly six years.

    Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater

    Treated effluent from the Shotover Wastewater Treatment Plant in a a newly-cleared channel. Photo...

    Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater discharge

    The public can now have their say on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.

    Obituary: adventurer cooked up a storm in Wānaka area

    Rosemarie Jones in the kitchen of Anatoles. Photos: supplied

    Obituary: adventurer cooked up a storm in Wānaka area

    Having started life by evacuating her bombed family home in Cologne, Germany during World War 2, and ending it in the heart of Wānaka, Rosemarie Jones led a colourful and creative existence.

    Woman charged with arson over Hokitika hospital fire

    The abandoned buildings before the blaze. Photo: Google Maps (file)

    Woman charged with arson over Hokitika hospital fire

    A woman has been charged with lighting a fire that destroyed the Seaview Hospital complex in Hokitika in August.

    Hāwea locals outraged over push to lower lake

    Nearly 300 people packed into a public meeting at Lake Hawea Community Centre on Thursday night....

    Hāwea locals outraged over push to lower lake

    Lake Hāwea locals have made it clear the water's not going down without a fight, as Contact Energy pushes for fast-track approval to drop the lake's levels.

    SH87 reopens as vegetation fire brought under control

    Photo: NZ Herald

    SH87 reopens as vegetation fire brought under control

    State Highway 87 has fully reopened as a vegetation fire south of Kyeburn is brought under control. 

    Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges

    The trial is being heard at the Timaru District Court. Photo: ODT files

    Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges

    A prominent Otago man is "relieved" he has been cleared of sexual assault charges against him.

    Film festival to hit Wānaka for first time

    A still from E.1027 — Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea which features in The Resene...

    Film festival to hit Wānaka for first time

    The Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival is coming to Wānaka for the first time.

    Free passes awarded to community groups

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    Free passes awarded to community groups

    Mint Charitable Trust and Community Link are among several organisations in the region being awarded free entry passes to sport and recreation facilities.

    Collective aims to invite and inspire

    Work by Sophie Melville. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Collective aims to invite and inspire

    Emergency services swarm the Ouse St-Orana Park area of Oamaru on Tuesday, attending a serious crash involving a motorbike and car. Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, Hato Hone St John and two rescue helicopters were all at the scene. PHOTOS: ANDREW ASHTON

    Ward thrilled to win NZ title

    Waitaki Boys’ High School student Henry Ward won the New Zealand under-16 duathlon title in...

    Ward thrilled to win NZ title

    North Otago has added another national champion to its ranks.

    Momentum building for nationals

    St Kevin’s College Top V basketball team qualified for the Basketball New Zealand A national...

    Momentum building for nationals

    For the second year in a row, St Kevin’s College Top V basketball team will test themselves against the best of the best.

    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.
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