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A heated public hearing was held on Wednesday over a contentious proposal to create an easement along Youghal St, which would encroach on land currently designated as a recreational reserve for the...

Women’s ranks growing in Coastguard

Coastguard volunteers (front, from left): Sarah Pucknell, Sarah Psalia and Sharyn Gingell-kent ...

Women’s ranks growing in Coastguard

It used to be an all-male domain but the Coastguard is fast becoming one with plenty of females.

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Family in the trenches over mouldy home

Quentin McGhie stands in the hole he dug in front of his Palmerston property where he lives with...

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Family in the trenches over mouldy home

A young family in Palmerston battling the council over their wet and mouldy home have been forced to dig trenches to drain away excess water.

Minigolf on the cards for Lumsden

Nine holes have been planned for the minigolf course which the local Lions club hopes to set up...

Minigolf on the cards for Lumsden

A project born out of passing time during wedding trips could soon become a popular attraction in rural Southland.

Creation of Albert Town hub proposed

A view of the Peninsula Bay subdivision looking back towards the Wanaka township. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Creation of Albert Town hub proposed

A growing Wānaka neighbourhood is fighting to have its own community hub as it looks to apply for over $4million in asset funds.

Young skier sets sights on winter Olympics

Young skier Mischa Thomas places first at the Corvatsch Freeski Halfpipe European Cup. PHOTO:...

Young skier sets sights on winter Olympics

Up-and-coming Snow Sports New Zealand skier says she is hungry for more as she works hard to qualify for the winter Olympics.

Community board backs Wastebusters’ proposal

Community board backs Wastebusters’ proposal

Wānaka’s largest community-led recycling hub could lose out on $9million for potential expansion if the council fails to show support.

A lifetime of work on show

Local legend Donald Paterson shows his printmaking which will be displayed at the Wānaka...

A lifetime of work on show

A local art legend will be honoured this weekend with an exhibition showcasing a lifetime of work.

Grant aims to make access to recreation facilities easier

Grant aims to make access to recreation facilities easier

Getting more people more active, more often is the aim of the Queenstown Lakes District Council with the launch of its 2025 Get Active Community Grant.

Rhythm and Alps reveals line-up for 15th anniversary

South Island New Year’s festival, Rhythm and Alps is preparing for its 15th show with a busy line...

Rhythm and Alps reveals line-up for 15th anniversary

Rhythm and Alps will return for its 15th anniversary this December with a line-up that will feature international heavyweights and homegrown artists.

Dairy revenue up: Yili Group

Dairy revenue up: Yili Group

Upgrades to the Oceania Dairy plant in Glenavy have helped China-based parent company Yili Group boost New Zealand revenue growth, the company reports.

More people may qualify for govt’s rates rebates

Further details on how SuperGold card holders can claim rebates on their district rates have been released.

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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race

Waimate District Council. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

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Waimate mayoralty a 3-horse race

For the first time in 18 years, Waimate District has three candidates for the mayoralty.

Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000

Altrusa members Lyn Cartwright (left) and Barbara Ward work at the fabric bazaar pop up earlier...

Expanded fabric bazaar on track to raise $12,000

Altrusa International of Oamaru extended its annual fabric bazaar over the last fortnight.

Region’s kids brush up on safety

Fenwick School pupil Harper Kingan, 11, hopped on a quadbike at Five Forks Young Farmers station...

Region’s kids brush up on safety

Primary school pupils from across the Waitaki District were taught how to keep themselves safe last week.

SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP

New justice of the peace Jo Walshe (right) is pictured with North Otago JP president Inday...

SKC principal Oamaru’s newest JP

St Kevin’s College principal Jo Walshe says giving back to the local community was the driving force behind becoming Oamaru’s newest justice of the peace.