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Celebrating language uplifting for ‘soul’

Singing a waiata outside the Waitaki District Council building on Friday are (from left) Jocelyn...

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Celebrating language uplifting for ‘soul’

Bringing the community together for a celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with waiata, has been "really beautiful", Waitaki District Council community educator and...

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Menopause information day

Guest speakers at the Oamaru-based menopause conference were (from left) Annie Crombie, Stacey...

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Menopause information day

A menopause conference held at the Oamaru Opera House last weekend featured Otago-based health and wellness professionals, who brought insight into the latest research in the field.

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‘This is not fight club, this is escape club’

Mark Mak is coaching a free self defence class at Te Whare Koa Marae, starting next month. PHOTO:...

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‘This is not fight club, this is escape club’

Facing danger head on is the aim of the game for Mark Mak.

Partners pedalling bike skills, safety

Youthtown Oamaru programme leader Kale Sandri and Waitaki District Council community educator and...

Partners pedalling bike skills, safety

"It’s about encouraging our community to get on their bikes and safely explore our wonderful district."

Talking on Pasifika health

Pacific women in Oamaru will be able to talanoa (talk with) clinicians about cervical cancer and access on-the-spot screening at the Oamaru Pacific Island Trust (OPIT) Moana Lei Pink Event tomorrow.

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Nadia is back in her 'happy place'

Nadia Lim has had a busy year with her new television series and book Nadia’s Farm Kitchen. PHOTO...

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Nadia is back in her 'happy place'

There is no better example than Nadia Lim that there are two sides to everyday life — it is just that most of us try keep the chaos locked down.

Wanaka’s land and housing: a tale of two markets, with a glimpse of gold

Wanaka’s land and housing: a tale of two markets, with a glimpse of gold

Wānaka. Some call me biased, but I believe it’s absolutely the jewel of the Southern Lakes and continues to be a hot topic around a dinner party table.

Zuka — A family-owned charmer

Zuka — A family-owned charmer

Olivia Caldwell samples authentic, healthy Japanese food — at an affordable price.

Humanity and a healing connection

Doctor and author Lucy O’Hagan is on tour promoting her book, Everything But the Medicine. PHOTO:...

Humanity and a healing connection

Being a doctor is about more than just finding the right prescription, it is also about fostering a healing human connection, a former Wānaka doctor says.

History podcast on rise

Upper Clutha History Society members Helen Howarth (left) and Liz Holland are two of the three...

History podcast on rise

The Upper Clutha History Society have been working hard to deliver audio stories about people and events in the district.

Mount Aspiring student awarded music grant

Mount Aspiring College. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Mount Aspiring student awarded music grant

Mount Aspiring College year 12 student Toby Mills has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Kurano Music Event Grant.

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Work begins to repair South’s roads

State Highway 1 north on Crawford St has been milled in preparation for resealing. PHOTO: GERARD...

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Work begins to repair South’s roads

Most of State Highway 1 from the Dunedin Botanic Garden to Fairfield is set to have an asphalt seal as part of a three-year workload on the roads in the South.

Flying legacy earns national nod

Air Milford CEO and owner Hank Sproull, who was individually recognised at last week’s Aviation...

Flying legacy earns national nod

Pioneering Queenstown aviator Hank Sproull’s five decades of contribution to the industry has been nationally recognised.

Nominees announced for snow sports awards

Adaptive Athlete of the Year nominee Corey Peters. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Nominees announced for snow sports awards

Snow Sports NZ is excited to announce the nominees for the 2025 Snow Sports NZ Annual Awards Night.

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Wet wipes wreak havoc on city’s drains

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Wet wipes wreak havoc on city’s drains

Flush a wipe, clog a pipe — Invercargill’s drains are losing the fight against fatbergs, the council says.

Is Tim Manning running or not?

Is Tim Manning running or not?

While rumours are running rife one council candidate is no longer seeking election, Queenstown's council is yet to receive word one way or the other.

Stalwart steps away leaving sizable shoes

St Peter’s Anglican Church vicar the Rev Shirley Hawke will be holding her last service in...

Stalwart steps away leaving sizable shoes

A departing Temuka vicar is unsure what her future will hold next.

Helping arrivals feel welcome

Johannah Prasad (left) and Ella Broekhuizen at Clutha District Settlement Support’s information...

Helping arrivals feel welcome

Recently arrived settlers were made to feel welcome last week as newcomers, long-term residents and local groups gathered at a community expo.

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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'

Half of the Helicopters Otago fleet of 10 dedicated rescue helicopters fly in tight formation...

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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'

The funding of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is totally unrealistic, its operator says with mission numbers doubling in seven years.

High roads affected by snow, Milford Road closed

Snow has fallen on high roads in the South, blanketing the Crown Range, restricting Danseys Pass and closing the Milford Road. Dunedin's set to get heavy, thundery showers and hail in the afternoon.

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