Little tackles brings big tourism
Little tackles brings big tourism
About 1200 hopeful future All Blacks and Black Ferns are about to test their mettle in Queenstown, cheered on by thousands of supporters.
Wigs on to support classmate
Wigs on to support classmate
A light-hearted, wacky and colourful fundraiser is aiming to support the thousands of Kiwi kids battling cancer each year.
Quince jam proves lure for birds
Quince jam proves lure for birds
A Timaru man has found the trick to getting the birds eating out of his hands.
Golfing to raise funds, awareness
Golfing to raise funds, awareness
Two Timaru friends who survived heart attacks within months of each other are launching a charity golf tournament, to raise awareness and funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Deputy mayor claims no sick days in 20 years
'God-gifted health': Invercargill deputy mayor claims no sick days in 20 years
Invercargill deputy mayor Tom Campbell has put his exemplary attendance record down to “God-gifted” health.
‘Still on a high’ after wearable arts win
‘Still on a high’ after wearable arts win
A Timaru resident has taken out a top spot at an Australian wearable arts competition.
New signs bring past into present
New signs bring past into present
The story of one of Timaru’s darkest days has once again been preserved in the form of a new pair of information panels at the The Seafarers monument.
Food rescue on hunt for new space
Food rescue on hunt for new space
A non-profit South Canterbury organisation that is no stranger to lending a helping hand is now hoping to receive one itself.
Students to play for next generation
Students to play for next generation
Mackenzie College students have been given the opportunity to blow their own trumpet.
Residents’ satisfaction grows
Residents’ satisfaction grows
Central Otago residents are happier with their district council than they were last year, according to the district council, but their own statistics suggest that might not be the case.
Wood crafts notable among 100 years
Wood crafts notable among 100 years
The year is 1925. It was the height of the jazz age and the Phantom of the Opera was first performed in a theatre. Paul Newman was born in the United States, Margaret Thatcher in England and, in...
Success on national stage
Success on national stage
Following a successful regional championships in June, an Alexandra Karate club repeated their success at the Karate New Zealand National Championships held at Cowles Stadium in Christchurch last...
Clutha shooters on target
Clutha shooters on target
Three members of the South Otago Smallbore Rifle Club have earned places in the New Zealand indoor .22 rifle shooting squad after competing at the recent North Island versus South Island...
Local Legend: Deborah Ward
Local Legend: Deborah Ward
This week’s Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader Local Legend is South Otago High School teacher Deborah Ward, for taking over management of the schools’ Korimako choir and taking them to the...
Holmdene marks 60th anniversary
Holmdene marks 60th anniversary
Holmdene turned 60 last Thursday.
Shock after charter school application rejected
Shock after charter school application rejected
The foundation team — and future students — of a proposed Queenstown charter school are reeling after their application was rejected by a government board.
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Air of optimism at candidate evening
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Air of optimism at candidate evening
A sense of longer-term optimism characterised presentations and audience questions at Milton Rotary’s meet the candidates night on Tuesday.
Outgoing boss leaves legacy of environmental stewardship
Outgoing boss leaves legacy of environmental stewardship
NZAS chief executive Chris Blenkiron has announced his resignation at the end of the month to become the new chief executive of Vector, New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor.
‘Calling Home’ gives back to Queenstown
‘Calling Home’ gives back to Queenstown
Tonight's opening of a new exhibition from acclaimed Queenstown-born painter Ira Mitchell will directly benefit local youth.
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Gemstone Beach mining application upsets locals
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Gemstone Beach mining application upsets locals
The man behind a mining application on a Southland beach known for washing up gemstones says it is not a commercial operation and no-one will be banned from taking stones.