Local brewers tap into gold
Local brewers tap into gold
Queenstown's Altitude Brewing’s done it again.
xtravel triumphs
xtravel triumphs
Queenstown travel agency xtravel’s just picked up eight national awards at the Envoyage Network Summit 2025, held at Queenstown’s Millennium Hotel last Saturday.
Shop owner ships out
Shop owner ships out
Kath Evans, who’s among Queenstown longest-serving retailers, is closing shop with a final sale at her Frankton home decor shop, Peak Interiors, from tomorrow.
Richie’s reflections on adversity and resilience
Richie’s reflections on adversity and resilience
Former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw says hard lessons he learned during his rugby career continue to guide him in his life in business and as a dad of three girls.
Exhibition charity opening
Exhibition charity opening
An acclaimed Queenstown-born artist’s turning an exhibition opening next month into a Bruce Grant Youth Trust fundraiser to support local youth in their arts, cultural and sporting pursuits.
Thunderstruck by Stampede’s surge
Thunderstruck by Stampede’s surge
Cross everything. Queenstown’s SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team convincingly booked themselves a spot in the 2025 New Zealand Ice Hockey League finals series last weekend, outclassing Phoenix...
He’s a cricket pro at 18
He’s a cricket pro at 18
A Queenstown 18-year-old’s pinching himself he can now call himself a professional cricketer.
Three standing for mayor
Three standing for mayor
Interest is high in the upcoming local body elections, judging by the number of people nominated to fill seats around the council and community board tables in Central Otago.
RSA ‘here to help’ vets
RSA ‘here to help’ vets
"The Returned Services Association regards everyone who served as a veteran and is here to help them and their family," was the core message from district support manager Niall Shepherd, at an RSA...
Volunteers transform hall
Volunteers transform hall
One Balclutha address is the focus of an international volunteer effort.
Local Legends: Ria & Gerald Schouten
Local Legends: Ria & Gerald Schouten
The first Silver Fern Farms Clutha Leader Local Legend for August is for Ria and Gerald Schouten.
Dozens nominated for local elections
Dozens nominated for local elections
A late surge in nominations meant there will be candidates for every available seat for Clutha District Council and the West Otago and Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Boards.
South Island end 21-year drought
South Island end 21-year drought
The South Island indoor bowls team have finally broken their 21-year drought, winning the Kevin Eddy Memorial Trophy 27-21 in the annual interisland test match at Balclutha.
Covenant for restored bush
Covenant for restored bush
Exactly 50 years since a windstorm wreaked havoc on Arowhenua Bush, ongoing efforts to restore the native bush ecosystem have been protected in perpetuity.
Most regional roles to go to election
Most regional roles to go to election
As a flood of last-minute nominations were filed and the dust has settled, the majority of the South Canterbury ward and community board positions will be decided with elections.
Stations could close under proposal
Stations could close under proposal
Outlying police stations could be closed and staff numbers in the Aoraki policing district reduced under a new proposal by New Zealand Police.
Donation to boost foodbank’s stores
Donation to boost foodbank’s stores
A timely donation will help Food Rescue Aoraki fill their empty freezers.
Pair back on wearable arts podium
Pair back on wearable arts podium
Two Community House colleagues have placed in the annual North Canterbury Wearable Arts competition for a second year.
Business group supports hospice
Business group supports hospice
A fundraising effort by local businesspeople has raised $14,000 for Hospice South Canterbury.
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