Hydro lakes’ storage boosted
Hydro lakes’ storage boosted
A cold and wet start to spring has brought benefits for electricity generation, Meridian Energy says.
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Norwest winds bane of anglers
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Norwest winds bane of anglers
Not surprisingly, considering the time of year, we have been experiencing spring weather in all its extremes.
Mum’s dementia journey inspired song
Mum’s dementia journey inspired song
Writing a heartfelt song about her late mother’s dementia journey has won an award for a musician from the Deep South.
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‘Ecstatic’ to lead police association
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‘Ecstatic’ to lead police association
After 25 years on the beat — about 20 of those in Queenstown — a popular officer is Wellington-bound, where he will spend at least the next three years heading the New Zealand Police Association.
Harsh environment training ground for police divers
Harsh environment training ground for police divers
The Police National Dive Squad spent four days training in frozen-over Lake Alta, near Queenstown, this week.
‘Real’ Palmerston
‘Real’ Palmerston
East Otago High School dominates the foreground of this aerial view of Palmerston.
Selection for Winter Olympics ‘amazing’
Selection for Winter Olympics ‘amazing’
A young skiier’s intense training has paid off as he receives the Olympic offer he has been dreaming of.
Fortnightly walks offer a chance to talk
Fortnightly walks offer a chance to talk
In absence of a cancer support group, two women are getting together to offer an ear and fresh air.
Artist in residence to display works
Artist in residence to display works
Tauranga’s Shona Mackenzie will have her works on display next weekend for the popular Labour Weekend Art Exhibition.
Challenge still growing
Challenge still growing
The Wānaka Challenge Multi has arrived for another year, with some big names on the roster for the event this month.
Glam, glitz at gala all to feed those in need
Glam, glitz at gala all to feed those in need
Wānaka’s biggest night out just got bigger.
27,100 new houses needed over 30 years: assessment
27,100 new houses needed over 30 years: assessment
With the district expected to reach a population of 100,000 within 30 years the two councils are partnering up to adopt a housing plan.
Freedom camping bylaw approved
Freedom camping bylaw approved
A freedom camping bylaw has been given the thumbs up by council despite over over 100 local residents opposing it.
Facelift, expansion for preschool
Facelift, expansion for preschool
A local preschool is getting a $750k makeover to help accommodate a growing number of young families in the region.
Young runner aiming for the worlds
Young runner aiming for the worlds
A young runner is pushing herself to the limit and working hard to make her way to the world championships.
Lines of the landscape inspire artist
Lines of the landscape inspire artist
"They’re not just pieces of paper with squiggly lines," a local artist says of her art made from topography maps.
Mayor aims to ‘get ahead of growth’
Mayor aims to ‘get ahead of growth’
New Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover thrashed former mayor Glyn Lewers in the vote count by nearly 1000 votes.
Oamaru start season where they left off
Oamaru start season where they left off
The champs are still the champs.
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North Otago trio hold their own at basketball showcase
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North Otago trio hold their own at basketball showcase
A trio of North Otago pupils took part in a basketball showcase event last weekend.
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Herbst keen to get to NZ rugby development camp
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Herbst keen to get to NZ rugby development camp
A well-travelled North Otago rugby player has earned national honours.