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You cannot catch fish if you do not go fishing

Mike Weddell practises casting on the Silver Stream ahead of the start of the fishing season...

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You cannot catch fish if you do not go fishing

The fine weather leading up to the start of the fishing season led us in to a false sense of security imagining balmy conditions as we strode the banks of the river in search of the first fish of...

Classical connection

Justine Cormack is bringing her love for classical music to the region. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Classical connection

The woman behind the district’s main chamber music festival is passionate about combining her art with her beautiful home town.

Applications open for agri exchange exhibitors

Mandy Bell, a facilitator of the agri exchange component at the Wānaka A&P Show. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Applications open for agri exchange exhibitors

Following the success of the inaugural Agri Exchange in 2025, the Wānaka A&P Show is calling for exhibitors for 2026.

Locals the stars in sellout show

Tim Lambeth sings his heart out as Neil Finn. PHOTOS: DEL TUBB

Locals the stars in sellout show

The community has once again been wowed by the local talent on show in the latest run of Stars In Your Eyes.

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Students experience industry as tourists

Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust chairman Mauriri Kimura-McGlinchey talks to visiting University...

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Students experience industry as tourists

For the third year in a row, the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark opened its doors to a group of University of Canterbury students.

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Spring Fling to thank supporters

The Waitaki Event Centre is taking shape. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

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Spring Fling to thank supporters

The Waitaki Event Centre Trust is having a party.

Artist engages community

Oamaru Pacific Island Trust members and Pasifika community at the Tuaki Tapa workshop. PHOTO:...

Artist engages community

New Zealand artist Dame Robin White recently had an exhibition in the Forrester Gallery titled "Robin White: Tuituia Something is Happening Here", a selection of artworks from the acclaimed 2022...

Views differ on prospects of oyster farming in bay

Stewart Island hatchery manager Dick Langdon is hoping to resume oyster farming in Big Glory Bay....

Views differ on prospects of oyster farming in bay

It is time to reconsider oyster farming as the Foveaux Strait wild oyster population declines, a Stewart Island hatchery manager says, but an industry stakeholder disagrees.

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Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife

A former resident has been sentenced for threatening Gore Motor Camp staff with a knife and...

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Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife

A week after Gore Motor Camp was shut down by the council, a former resident has been sentenced for threatening camp staff with a knife and breaking a window.

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Glowworm cave to go ahead

Queenstown’s ‘‘Eco-Cave’’ glowworm attraction, pegged to open by early 2027. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

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Glowworm cave to go ahead

A Queenstown couple are forging ahead with a glowworm attraction near the resort’s town centre after tweaking their proposal to allay planning concerns.

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Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral

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Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral

A Gore teenager has been convicted of drink-driving and doing a burnout after the funeral of a fellow car enthusiast last month.

Witnesses to ‘suspicious’ fires sought: police

Detective Phill Hamlin. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Witnesses to ‘suspicious’ fires sought: police

Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate "suspicious"late-night fires that have caused residents to flee their homes near Wānaka.

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20ha golf course block for sale

The Lake Hāwea golf course is on the market. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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20ha golf course block for sale

One of Lake Hāwea’s biggest blocks is up for sale, and the ideal buyer should own a set of golf clubs.

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Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack

The alleged attack happened at the intersection of Awamoa Rd and Wansbeck St (SH1) in Oamaru on...

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Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack

An Oamaru pensioner has appeared in court after an alleged road-rage incident which left a 21-year-old female driver concussed.

Bird strike forces Invercargill flight to turn back

The ATR 72-600 aircraft encountered the bird strike moments after departing Invercargill. Photo:...

Bird strike forces Invercargill flight to turn back

A flight bound for Christchurch was forced to return to Invercargill Airport shortly after take-off due to bird strike.

Homicide inquiry begins into Greymouth death

Homicide inquiry begins into Greymouth death

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Greymouth.

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Gold exploration application concerns

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Gold exploration application concerns

The rush for the next big gold discovery in Central Otago has heated up to the point the government has rolled out a bidding process for a sought-after slice of the region.

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‘Stormy, active’ weather on cards through spring

Keep your winter woollies at the ready — stormy weather is still on the cards during October....

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‘Stormy, active’ weather on cards through spring

Given yesterday’s snowfall across much of the southern regions, Earth Sciences New Zealand’s (ESNZ) forecast for "stormy and relatively active" weather over the next few weeks may be bang on the...