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Fence features sweet treats for passers-by
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Fence features sweet treats for passers-by
Some ideas take the cake.
Regions
Warning for drivers amid strong winds, heavy rain and snow
Warning for drivers amid strong winds, heavy rain and snow
Strong winds are impacting the central South Island, while Milford Rd (SH94) is closed due to overnight snow forecasts.
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Impressive physique takes sacrifice: bodybuilder
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Impressive physique takes sacrifice: bodybuilder
Dayna Lawton speaks about the ups and downs of bodybuilding, literally when it comes to the scales.
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Resident irked non-notified consent granted
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Resident irked non-notified consent granted
A central Queenstown resident is appalled the council has given non-notified consent for a three-level 29-unit Hallenstein St hotel without consulting neighbours.
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Charities gain grants thanks to generosity
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Charities gain grants thanks to generosity
A new "social supermarket" and a mental health programme for primary school students will be established in Queenstown, thanks to the generosity of over 200 women.
Hydro lakes’ storage boosted
Hydro lakes’ storage boosted
A cold and wet start to spring has brought benefits for electricity generation, Meridian Energy says.
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Norwest winds bane of anglers
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Norwest winds bane of anglers
Not surprisingly, considering the time of year, we have been experiencing spring weather in all its extremes.
Mum’s dementia journey inspired song
Mum’s dementia journey inspired song
Writing a heartfelt song about her late mother’s dementia journey has won an award for a musician from the Deep South.
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‘Ecstatic’ to lead police association
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‘Ecstatic’ to lead police association
After 25 years on the beat — about 20 of those in Queenstown — a popular officer is Wellington-bound, where he will spend at least the next three years heading the New Zealand Police Association.
Harsh environment training ground for police divers
Harsh environment training ground for police divers
The Police National Dive Squad spent four days training in frozen-over Lake Alta, near Queenstown, this week.
‘Real’ Palmerston
‘Real’ Palmerston
East Otago High School dominates the foreground of this aerial view of Palmerston.
Selection for Winter Olympics ‘amazing’
Selection for Winter Olympics ‘amazing’
A young skiier’s intense training has paid off as he receives the Olympic offer he has been dreaming of.
Fortnightly walks offer a chance to talk
Fortnightly walks offer a chance to talk
In absence of a cancer support group, two women are getting together to offer an ear and fresh air.
Artist in residence to display works
Artist in residence to display works
Tauranga’s Shona Mackenzie will have her works on display next weekend for the popular Labour Weekend Art Exhibition.
Challenge still growing
Challenge still growing
The Wānaka Challenge Multi has arrived for another year, with some big names on the roster for the event this month.
Glam, glitz at gala all to feed those in need
Glam, glitz at gala all to feed those in need
Wānaka’s biggest night out just got bigger.
27,100 new houses needed over 30 years: assessment
27,100 new houses needed over 30 years: assessment
With the district expected to reach a population of 100,000 within 30 years the two councils are partnering up to adopt a housing plan.
Freedom camping bylaw approved
Freedom camping bylaw approved
A freedom camping bylaw has been given the thumbs up by council despite over over 100 local residents opposing it.
Facelift, expansion for preschool
Facelift, expansion for preschool
A local preschool is getting a $750k makeover to help accommodate a growing number of young families in the region.
Young runner aiming for the worlds
Young runner aiming for the worlds
A young runner is pushing herself to the limit and working hard to make her way to the world championships.