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    Staff bracing for ‘challenging’ public behaviour

    The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

    Staff bracing for ‘challenging’ public behaviour

    Increasing incidents of "challenging" public behaviour are expected by the Waitaki District Council "driven by negative public sentiment" around rising rates and cost-of-living pressures.

    Suzuki S Cross up to the challenge

    Suzuki’s latest-generation turbocharged engine remains as impressive as ever, Bob Nettleton says...

    Suzuki S Cross up to the challenge

    A major styling refresh three years ago breathed new life into the ageing Suzuki S Cross SUV first launched in 2012, and it's continued to be a solid seller on the strength of the well-executed...

    Club’s grandstand unveiled

    Athletic Marist Rugby Club held an opening ceremony for its new grandstand last weekend. Photo:...

    Club’s grandstand unveiled

    Athletic Marist have unveiled their new grandstand.

    SKC score big win against Maheno

    Valley Manawa defender Tegan Souness looks to send the ball down the court during her side's 72...

    SKC score big win against Maheno

    St Kevin’s College made a statement with a win over Maheno in the North Otago Netball premier A competition last weekend.

    Event centre put to good use

    St Kevin's College and Waitaki Boys' High School battled it out on the basketball court earlier...

    Event centre put to good use

    Winter codes wasted no time getting in and using the newly opened Network Waitaki Event Centre.

    Valley snatch win at the very end

    Valley snatched a late win over Maheno in the latest round of Citizens Shield rugby last weekend....

    Valley snatch win at the very end

    A 45m Isaac Clunie penalty with time up on the clock got Valley home in a country classic against Maheno last weekend.

    Lift off for runway

    Queenstown Airport project manager Greg Emms, left, and Fulton Hogan project director Edward...

    Lift off for runway

    A new $20 million taxiway is in the works for Queenstown Airport.

    Maternity transfer backtrack

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    Maternity transfer backtrack

    Health New Zealand’s partially reversed its controversial policy in which Queenstown birthing mums needing emergency transfers could only go to Dunedin rather than much-closer Invercargill.

    Robostormers rule in Greece comp

    Queenstown Robostormers, from left, Jasper Eckford, Ollie Sharpe and coach Paula Hugens. Photo:...

    Robostormers rule in Greece comp

    Two Queenstown teens are returning triumphant from Greece where they outperformed teams from around the world at an international robotics competition.

    Screentime pulls plug on Luma plan

    An installation by Auckland light artist Angus Muir at last year's LUMA Southern Light Project in...

    Screentime pulls plug on Luma plan

    The company behind a Queenstown light show has abandoned a proposal to create a long-term home for the attraction in One Mile Reserve.

    National award for Altrusa leader

    Kay Edwards with her Altrusa leadership award. Photo: supplied

    National award for Altrusa leader

    A women's service organisation has awarded a prestigious honour to a Queenstowner for demonstrating outstanding leadership, service and dedication.

    Winning playwrights revealed

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    Winning playwrights revealed

    Canadian playwright Guy R Newsham’s been crowned the winner of a hugely-popular Queenstown competition.

    Actor’s one-man play playing here

    Queenstown’s Julian Noel performs his one-man play, BONES, at Te Atamira on May 23. Photo: Philip...

    Actor’s one-man play playing here

    Playwright Julian Noel plays eight family members in a one-man play in Queenstown next Saturday. 

    Queenstowner, 91, launches book

    Eva Wong Ng, with her daughter Denise Ng, at her book launch last weekend. Photo: Philip Chandler

    Queenstowner, 91, launches book

    A 91-year-old Queenstowner’s third book Daughter of Two Cultures, offering a portrait of New Zealand Chinese culture from the 1940s, was launched in the resort last Saturday.

    Gemma’s a true gem

    Gemma Ross, left, is acknowledged as last month’s ‘Good Egg’ by Pavilion Bar & Kitchens duty...

    Gemma’s a true gem

    Gemma Ross, an Arrowtowner who’s always giving back, is April’s ‘Good Egg’.

    Legends lead predator-free hui

    Respected conservationist Cam Speedy. Photo: supplied

    Legends lead predator-free hui

    Queenstown's hosting a free conservation event next week, featuring some legends of the predator-free movement.

    Workshops upskilling community groups and creatives

    huddl project lead Fiona Reeve, left, and Three Lakes Cultural Trust CEO Samantha Kirk. Photo:...

    Workshops upskilling community groups and creatives

    A free e-learning platform to upskill community and sporting groups and cultural organisations is being offered for at least the next year.

    Building pathways for lady tradies

    Arrowtown. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Building pathways for lady tradies

    Future ‘tradie ladies’ got a first-hand look at a working construction site in Arrowtown recently, thanks to an initiative designed to encourage more women into the industry.

    CO Sports Awards winners

    Photo: ODT files

    CO Sports Awards winners

    Rising Queenstown mountain bike star Indy Deavoll was last week named ‘junior sportswoman of the year’ at the 2026 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards.

    Wild opener

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Wild opener

    While losing both their season-openers against the Auckland Steel in Queenstown last weekend, the Wakatipu Wild women’s ice hockey team can hold their heads high.
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