Flower show to display colour, creativeness
Colourful creativity will be on display this weekend when the North Otago Horticultural Society holds its annual summer flower show at the Scottish Hall in Oamaru.
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Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'
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Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'
The earth will move in Cromwell if a vintage machinery event gets traction.
Peak visitors expected at Milford for Chinese New Year
Peak visitors expected at Milford for Chinese New Year
A southern tourism mecca appears poised to set a record for the number of visitors as Chinese New Year approaches.
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Physical work set to start on Lakeview Te Taumata project
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Physical work set to start on Lakeview Te Taumata project
After more than six years of planning, physical work is about to start on Queenstown’s $3billion Lakeview Te Taumata project.
Travellers warned of delays
Travellers warned of delays
Work affecting a major highway in Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
Tourism concessions announced
Tourism concessions announced
Three long-term tourism concessions at key South Island destinations have been announced by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka.
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Southland swim coach subject of complaint
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Southland swim coach subject of complaint
A complaint against a swimming coach is sitting with the Sport Integrity Commission amid allegations of possible ‘‘harmful behaviour’’ experienced by Swimming Southland members.
‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’
‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’
An event at Timaru’s Richard Pearse Airport is set to make the economy soar.
Workshop to teach AI tool use
Workshop to teach AI tool use
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local business owners, leaders and professionals to invest in themselves and their businesses by attending an upcoming AI master class.
Odyssey recounted
Odyssey recounted
A Timaru-born author has delved into his vivid diary entries to create an engaging and fascinating travel memoir of adventuring through Africa in a giant Bedford truck in the 1970s.
Consent sought for changes
Consent sought for changes
Accommodation changes were brought before a hearing panel in Alexandra this week.
Project brings up milestone
Project brings up milestone
A project to record personal memories of life in Central Otago is so successful it needs more volunteers to help out.
How Prophets Rock got its name
How Prophets Rock got its name
If you are seeking spectacular vistas, a walk up the Omeo Gully Track to Prophets Rock is both rewarding and can bring some understanding to some of Central Otago’s rich past.
Shear speed of speed shearers
Shear speed of speed shearers
Owaka Speed Shears kicked off the South Otago circuit with a buzzing crowd.
United despite our differences, views
United despite our differences, views
As this is my first time writing in the Clutha Leader this year, I hope you have had a great start to 2026 and also an enjoyable Waitangi weekend.
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Queenstown teen's eye socket shattered in assault
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Queenstown teen's eye socket shattered in assault
A Fijian teenager who shattered the eye socket of a Queenstown high school student with multiple punches could be deported.
Boil water notice lifted after dead possum found
Boil water notice lifted after dead possum found in reservoir
A boil water notice issued for Roxburgh following the discovery of a dead possum in a reservoir yesterday has now been lifted.
Invercargill residents warned not to approach wanted man
Invercargill residents warned not to approach wanted man
A wanted man on the run from police may be in Invercargill and police are warning he should not be approached.
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‘Boy racer - rural style’ sport has pull
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‘Boy racer - rural style’ sport has pull
"Boy racer - rural style."
QLDC initiates road safety video for international tourists
QLDC initiates road safety video for international tourists
Queenstown Lakes District Council has teamed up with local police to create videos for tourists promoting safe driving in the region.