Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat
Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat
The owners of a 1910 launch Pontiac, a classic wooden boat with historic ties to Moeraki, Oamaru, Dunedin and Lyttelton, are seeking a new home for their beloved vessel.
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Public to have say in boating bylaw review
Public to have say in boating bylaw review
With the summer boating season in full swing on harbours, lakes and waterways, the Otago Regional Council is giving people the opportunity to air their views about boating safety.
A&P to show ‘townies’ the best
A&P to show ‘townies’ the best
Preparations are under way for the region’s A&P show.
Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals
Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals
The 60th annual Waikouaiti Rodeo is extra special this year.
Campaign will boost tourism in our region
Campaign will boost tourism in our region
I hope 2026 is off to a great start for you and your family.
Fonterra extending organic business
Fonterra extending organic business
North Otago farmers are being invited to go organic with Fonterra’s organic business now inviting applications from farmers in the South Island for the first time.
Extended eligibility period for awards
Extended eligibility period for awards
A new date for the Network Waitaki Sports Awards has been set as nominations opened this week.
Athletes shine
Athletes shine
While most school children were relaxing on holiday, a group of young North Otago athletes were competing at the South Island Colgate Games.
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New manager giving pro shop makeover
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New manager giving pro shop makeover
North Otago Golf Club’s pro shop is getting a facelift in more ways than one.
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Hirst full of praise for Open winner
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Hirst full of praise for Open winner
Despite less than perfect summer conditions in Oamaru, North Otago tennis still put on a show.
All at sea from Jack’s Point
All at sea from Jack’s Point
A landlocked South Island town’s not where you’d expect to see someone who designs boats that ply the world’s waterways.
Queenstown tourist attraction a dream result
Queenstown tourist attraction a dream result
Overlooking Queenstown’s Village Green is a unique tourist attraction that is opening this Saturday.
Firefighters flat out as town grows
Firefighters flat out as town grows
The Wakatipu’s three volunteer fire brigades have had another busy year in 2025 as they attended 1091 callouts, up nearly 6% on 2024.
Helping hand for youth workers
Helping hand for youth workers
A Queenstown property development company is partnering with the Whakatipu Youth Trust to support the professional development of the trust’s workers and volunteers.
Heartfelt thanks to hospital
Heartfelt thanks to hospital
With help from local businesses, a Queenstown man dropped off almost $3000 worth of ‘thank you’ goodies to Dunedin Hospital after a life-and-death medical event seven months earlier.
Getting fired up in new venture
Getting fired up in new venture
A newly-opened ceramics gallery in Queenstown is also offering a novel twist on ‘paint and sip’.
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Dunedin-based family selling holiday homes worth $6.7m
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Dunedin-based family selling holiday homes worth $6.7m
Two of Queenstown’s best-located holiday homes - built on former New Zealand Railways land - are for sale.
How to co-own your own home in Queenstown
How to co-own your own home in Queenstown
So you think you could never buy property in ‘unaffordable’ Queenstown?
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'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute
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'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute
Oamaru artist Donna Demente has been accused of "holding back" the town’s historic precinct for 20 years in a blistering broadside by another gallery owner.
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Skippers Bridge at risk of ‘catastrophic collapse’
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Skippers Bridge at risk of ‘catastrophic collapse’
A historic Queenstown bridge is in such a bad state it risks "catastrophic collapse", an engineering report has revealed.