Only in New Zealand
Only in New Zealand
A passing motorist, held up while Lorne Peak station stock are mustered across State Highway 6, leapt from his car to give shepherds a hand with the mob of 1000 lambs.
Obituary: the snow farmer who was not fond of snow
Obituary: the snow farmer who was not fond of snow
John Lee, the visionary Cardrona Valley entrepreneur who put not only his beloved valley but also the wider Upper Clutha area on the international map, died on December 21, aged 89.
Dahlia dream realised
Dahlia dream realised
Winning the Southland Dahlia Show’s champion of champions title for her striking trio of Ruskin Andrea dahlias was a more than 20-year labour of love for firsttime winner Helen Spain.
World class, right on our doorstep
World class, right on our doorstep
La Rumbla serves Spain on a plate for Olivia Caldwell.
Weather pic of night theme for February
Weather pic of night theme for February
The North Otago Photographic Society meets every month to discuss styles, techniques and elements of photography. These photos were voted the top three at the society’s February meeting at which...
Art in Garden to afford outside look
Art in Garden to afford outside look
The Waitaki Art Trail invites you to visit artists in their studios and enjoy the colourful and sometimes quirky atmosphere created within our community, convener Joan Edridge says.
Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South
Rural breast-screening bus to travel around South
The rural breast-screening bus will leave Oamaru next month, WellSouth has announced.
Fortune now trustee
Fortune now trustee
Oamaru accountant Helen Fortune has been appointed a trustee of the Waitaki Power Trust, following the resignation of Gary Kircher due to a change in personal circumstances.
Best version of local govt wanted
Best version of local govt wanted
Waitaki District Mayor Mel Tavendale and councillors discussed a draft proposal this week regarding the government’s simplifying of local government reforms announced late last year.
Programme returns
Programme returns
Waitaki Creative Wellbeing is being relaunched this month with a new venue, a new staff member and an abundance of art-related activities.
Exhibition honours ancestors
Exhibition honours ancestors
Mythical dragons and Qing dynasty ancestor paintings are part of an exhibition entitled ‘‘Ancestors and Traditions’’ at Oasis Gallery as part of Chinese New Year celebrations.
Rugby boys on fundraising trail for Australian tour
Rugby boys on fundraising trail for Australian tour
A group of Year 8 rugby players are fundraising for their Australian tour and hope the community will help them achieve their goal.
Women’s cricket tournament a hit
Women’s cricket tournament a hit
Wanaka women’s summer cricket games have come to an end following a close final last week.
Challenge acquired by triathlete group
Challenge acquired by triathlete group
Last week it was announced the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) had acquired a majority share of the Challenge family.
Workshops to help non-profit organisations
Workshops to help non-profit organisations
Free monthly workshops designed to strengthen the capability of non-profit organisations and provide them with the tools needed for longterm financial sustainability are returning to the district.
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Mid-year start on ‘affordable’ subdivision
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Mid-year start on ‘affordable’ subdivision
A Queenstown developer has set his sights on Wānaka, with the announcement of a 257-home ‘‘affordable’’ subdivision.
Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago
Fires banned as risk 'steadily increasing' in Central Otago
All outdoor fires will be banned in Central Otago from tomorrow amid "very dry" conditions.
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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall
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Queenstown homestead swapped for Christchurch mall
A Christchurch shopping mall has been swapped for a lavish Queenstown homestead and garden.
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Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’
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Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’
Aviators who had close ties to Wanaka Airport will soon be honoured by a new memorial wall being developed by a group of volunteers.
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Backers of $730m Queenstown development hit ground running
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Backers of $730m Queenstown development hit ground running
Developers of the $730million Homestead Bay housing proposal — approved yesterday — are not wasting any time in getting started, staging an open day at the site tomorrow.