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'We will never get land back once things are chopped up'

Kaye Eden, daughter of high-country runholders Lorraine and Arthur Borrell, with her horses at...

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'We will never get land back once things are chopped up'

A Queenstown landowner has spoken out against a fast-tracked housing development and the threat it poses to the region’s rural character.

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Tiny schools given reprieve

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Tiny schools given reprieve

A proposal to close two Otago primary schools with single-digit rolls has been scrapped — for now.

Winter’s approach too slow for skifields

Winter’s approach too slow for skifields

Cardrona Alpine Resort has announced its opening day will be pushed back by one week to Saturday, June 20, due to a mild start to winter.

Hāwea FreshChoice small store of year

Lake Hāwea FreshChoice owners and operators Dixie and Matt Gallaher are proud recipients of the...

Hāwea FreshChoice small store of year

Winning small store of the year is all thanks to the staff and community, Lake Hāwea FreshChoice's owner says.

Future in focus with Budget 2026

Future in focus with Budget 2026

Budget 2026 is about fixing the basics and building the future.

Preparations begin for 32nd edition

The successful 2024 Stars in Your Eyes finale at the Lake Wānaka Centre. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Preparations begin for 32nd edition

Excitement is building with auditions for the 32nd edition of Wānaka’s Stars In Your Eyes opening next week.

Growing local food networks

The resilience of our food networks is the topic of discussion for Wao’s Green Drinks events at Lake Wānaka Centre next Wednesday.

Milestone for Wastebusters employee

Reuniting a newlywed couple with their wedding money is one of many memorable moments for Bruce...

Milestone for Wastebusters employee

This month, a member of Wastebusters Wānaka will celebrate a milestone 20 years with the organisation.

Southern Lakes cleans up at awards

The Wānaka House by Paul Clarke was awarded under the enduring architecture award at the 2026...

Southern Lakes cleans up at awards

Twenty-seven architectural projects across Otago were recognised as the very best in this year’s Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Regional Awards.

Students’ work inspired by Janet Frame

Pictured with the Janet Frame inspired chair created by Waitaki Girls’ High School students are ...

Students’ work inspired by Janet Frame

A chair inspired by the works of Janet Frame has been donated by Waitaki Girls’ High School to the house where the acclaimed author grew up in Oamaru.

Views on coastline’s future sought

Coastal erosion near Waitaki Boys’ High School, seen from a North Otago Aero Club flight. PHOTO:...

Views on coastline’s future sought

The future of Otago’s coastline will be the subject of soon-to-be launched community engagement.

Hostility towards those carrying out duties not on

Hostility towards those carrying out duties not on

Leadership matters most when communities are under pressure, and this is one of those moments.

Owner changes mind on selling up

The McGregors Bakery and Tearooms has continued renovations in store. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

Owner changes mind on selling up

The owner of Palmerston’s McGregors Bakery and Tearooms has had an about-face and says he now plans to continue to reinvest in the six buildings he owns on the main street rather than sell.

Hui held over future of Waikouaiti

A hui was held at the East Otago Event Centre in May to discuss a proposed development plan for...

Hui held over future of Waikouaiti

Making Waikouaiti a destination and not a drive-through, a bike/walking track to Karitane and more recognition of Māori heritage are just some examples of what residents want to see for their area.

Coast heritage centre celebrates five years

East Otago-based artists (from left) Christopher Willmott, Zenobia Southcombe, Waikouaiti Coast...

Coast heritage centre celebrates five years

"Location and identity" is the theme of the group art exhibition being held at the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre to celebrate its five-year anniversary.

Get stuck in with an Isuzu D-Max

The Isuzu D-Max is a good, honest hard-working ute, Bob Nettleton says. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Get stuck in with an Isuzu D-Max

Isuzu had high hopes for its D-Max to take the sales fight to its rivals, but those ambitions haven’t been realised five years on from its New Zealand debut.