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    Broker always lending a hand

    Rebeca Barnes. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Broker always lending a hand

    In a list of unsung Queenstown heroes/heroines, you’d have to put Rebeca Barnes near the top.

    Kōhanga dream taking shape

    Among the Te Puna Ako o Tahuna playgroup children who will become kōhanga reo students next year...

    Kōhanga dream taking shape

    A group of parents working to establish the Whakatipu’s first kōhanga reo in decades has started a fundraising drive to fit out its building.

    From copper to hemisphere

    A painting on copper by Gretchen Albrecht, ‘The Golden Door’, which is part of an exhibition...

    From copper to hemisphere

    Whakatipu art enthusiasts have an opportunity to see the latest work by one of New Zealand’s most renowned practitioners.

    Supporting technology talent

    Technology Queenstown summer interns, from left, Alisha Messingham, Liam Tietjens, Alice Davis,...

    Supporting technology talent

    In a new initiative by Queenstown’s tech development agency, seven local students are undertaking paid four-week technology internships these summer holidays.

    From casino to cocktails and pizzas

    A render of Queenstown’s new Wharf Bar, expected to open in the Steamer Wharf building next week....

    From casino to cocktails and pizzas

    A new waterfront bar featuring panoramic views of Lake Whakatipu will be the largest in Queenstown, its owner says.

    Cricketers finals bound

    Among Wakatipu High First XI cricketers playing in the First XI Cup finals are Tony Gallie, left,...

    Cricketers finals bound

    Wakatipu High’s First XI begin the biggest cricket tournament the school’s ever qualified for at Lincoln, near Christchurch, next Wednesday.

    New Zealand reps at home in Arrowtown

    Sporting internationals Polly and Hugo Inglis always relish returning to Arrowtown. PHOTO: PHILIP...

    New Zealand reps at home in Arrowtown

    Arrowtown is the second home to two siblings who’ve both played international sport.

    Queenstown hotel's $30m five star makeover

    The new Coronet Ridge Resort will be barely recognised as the former Nugget Point Hotel. PHOTO:...

    Queenstown hotel's $30m five star makeover

    The former Nugget Point Hotel, a modern resort when it opened in the late ’80s, is about to start a new life as the five star-plus Coronet Ridge Resort.

    Care urged to ‘help protect’ waterways

    Otago Regional Council freshwater ambassadors, University of Otago double major in ecology and...

    Care urged to ‘help protect’ waterways

    Otago Regional Council’s (ORC) biosecurity team is running its summer freshwater ambassador programme again this year to remind people using waterways how to prevent spreading freshwater pests.

    Tinsel trail thrills travellers

    Gretta Stephens (left), with Lylah Stephens-Carter, 5, Aurora Stephens-Carter, 3, Robert and...

    Tinsel trail thrills travellers

    A much loved Christmas trail has returned to bring festive magic to Alexandra for a fifth year in a new bigger and more accessible location.

    Trainees’ achievements recognised

    Deputy mayor Michele Kennedy and Andrew Dalrymple, of Connexis, awarded PowerNet trainee Kane...

    Trainees’ achievements recognised

    Clutha District’s commitment to lifelong learning and improvement was celebrated last month, as 42 trainees from 23 businesses were recognised at an awards ceremony.

    Local Legends: Warrick Thomson, Christine Perkins, Sue Anderson

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Local Legends: Warrick Thomson, Christine Perkins, Sue Anderson

    The Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend lamb leg is luckily always large.

    Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’

    Alexandra’s Pagan Rimene will be hoping to retain her NZ Woolhandling Open title once more during...

    Return to ‘expanded, two-day format’

    Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.

    Home found a world away

    Ari Jan is bringing a touch of Kurdish culture to South Canterbury. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Home found a world away

    It is a long journey from Kirkuk to Timaru, as Rotary Timaru’s newest member knows.

    South Canterbury bus fares will rise in January

    MyWay fares will increase from January 26. PHOTO: COURIER FILES

    South Canterbury bus fares will rise in January

    South Canterbury Metro services fares, including MyWay by Metro, Timaru school services, and the Temuka-Timaru service, will increase on January 26, 2026.

    Student wins Gallipoli trip

    Roncalli College student Tim Kirke has been named as one of three recipients of the AFS Gallipoli...

    Student wins Gallipoli trip

    A Timaru secondary school student has received a scholarship to visit Gallipoli after impressing selectors with a presentation about his great great grandfather.

    Plunket supported, artfully

    Plunket supported, artfully

    South Canterbury art lovers have once again given the local branch of Plunket a funding boost.

    Panto ‘not as it seems’

    The cast of Pan-demonium: A Neverland Adventure are getting ready to bring the pantomime to...

    Panto ‘not as it seems’

    Timaru audiences are in for a healthy dose of pan-demonium this Christmas.

    Christmas in the Square, 20 years strong

    Waimate is preparing to host the 20th edition of its Christmas in the Square event. PHOTO: ALLIED...

    Christmas in the Square, 20 years strong

    Waimate is set to mark 20 years of community fun with the latest edition of Christmas in the Square.

    Surprise sherpa visit marks year of tireless work, support

    Sherpa Shop volunteers (back row, from left) Helen Cornelius, Anne Williams, Marj Irving, (front,...

    Surprise sherpa visit marks year of tireless work, support

    An afternoon tea acknowledging the volunteers at the Temuka Sherpa Shop had a very special guest.
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