Kākā close encounter
Kākā close encounter
Rumours of more Clutha kākā are true.
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Fish & Game withdraws
Fish & Game withdraws
The Southland Fish & Game Council has announced it has withdrawn from Environment Court proceedings regarding Rule 24 of the Southland Land and Water Plan.
New show, book a ‘natural progression’
New show, book a ‘natural progression’
One of New Zealand’s best-known chefs, Nadia Lim, has been busy this year with a new TV series and book Nadia’s Farm Kitchen.
Swiss-born jeweller’s work, heritage on show
Swiss-born jeweller’s work, heritage on show
A Gore exhibition of the work and heritage of a Swiss-born minimalist jeweller will open with a floor talk by the artist.
Artist holding life-drawing workshops
Artist holding life-drawing workshops
An experienced Arrowtown-based artist and teacher is running a series of art-making workshops exploring different styles.
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Incoming council to determine funding for arts
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Incoming council to determine funding for arts
The future of arts and heritage funding in the Gore district will be in the hands of the new council.
Process key to love of creating
Process key to love of creating
Shannon Courtenay has been quietly making ceramic art and tableware in the Cardrona Valley for nearly six years.
Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater
Public to finally have say on Shotover wastewater discharge
The public can now have their say on Queenstown Lakes District Council’s plans to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River.
Obituary: adventurer cooked up a storm in Wānaka area
Obituary: adventurer cooked up a storm in Wānaka area
Having started life by evacuating her bombed family home in Cologne, Germany during World War 2, and ending it in the heart of Wānaka, Rosemarie Jones led a colourful and creative existence.
Woman charged with arson over Hokitika hospital fire
Woman charged with arson over Hokitika hospital fire
A woman has been charged with lighting a fire that destroyed the Seaview Hospital complex in Hokitika in August.
Hāwea locals outraged over push to lower lake
Hāwea locals outraged over push to lower lake
Lake Hāwea locals have made it clear the water's not going down without a fight, as Contact Energy pushes for fast-track approval to drop the lake's levels.
SH87 reopens as vegetation fire brought under control
SH87 reopens as vegetation fire brought under control
State Highway 87 has fully reopened as a vegetation fire south of Kyeburn is brought under control.
Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges
Prominent Otago man ‘relieved’ to be cleared of sex charges
A prominent Otago man is "relieved" he has been cleared of sexual assault charges against him.
Film festival to hit Wānaka for first time
Film festival to hit Wānaka for first time
The Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival is coming to Wānaka for the first time.
Free passes awarded to community groups
Free passes awarded to community groups
Mint Charitable Trust and Community Link are among several organisations in the region being awarded free entry passes to sport and recreation facilities.
Collective aims to invite and inspire
Collective aims to invite and inspire
Emergency services swarm the Ouse St-Orana Park area of Oamaru on Tuesday, attending a serious crash involving a motorbike and car. Police, Fire and Emergency NZ, Hato Hone St John and two rescue helicopters were all at the scene. PHOTOS: ANDREW ASHTON
Ward thrilled to win NZ title
Ward thrilled to win NZ title
North Otago has added another national champion to its ranks.
Momentum building for nationals
Momentum building for nationals
For the second year in a row, St Kevin’s College Top V basketball team will test themselves against the best of the best.
Memorial draws top bowlers
Memorial draws top bowlers
It is that time of year again.
Semifinal a milestone
Semifinal a milestone
It is fair to say 2025 has been a bit of a roller coaster for Cheyenne Cunningham.