Arrowtown reels in region’s Highland dancers
Arrowtown reels in region’s Highland dancers
There'll be flinging, jigging and reeling galore at the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall this Saturday, during the second Queenstown Highland Dancing Competition.
Queenstown bowls on a roll
Queenstown bowls on a roll
Queenstown Bowling Club is under new management.
Pleased with hospital’s progress
Pleased with hospital’s progress
It is an exciting time to be part of the Southern Charity Hospital journey, general manager Candace Bangura says.
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High river levels make stillwaters worth checking out
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High river levels make stillwaters worth checking out
The weather has gone from one extreme to the other, very cold and wet to very warm with strong winds thrown in for good measure.
Airport chief has plenty of experience
Airport chief has plenty of experience
Queenstown Airport’s new chief executive is no stranger to the challenges and opportunities he will encounter during his tenure.
Gold exploration application concerns
Gold exploration application concerns
The rush for the next big gold discovery in Central Otago has heated up to the point the government has rolled out a bidding process for a sought-after slice of the region.
Athlete to show doco on cancer journey
Athlete to show doco on cancer journey
Local physiotherapist and endurance athlete Helene Barron is inviting the community to a special screening of the powerful documentary Onwards.
African memories preserved in art
African memories preserved in art
Painting Africa’s wildlife is one way a local artist pays tribute to her colourful and adventurous upbringing.
Sir Dave to headline wine and food festival
Sir Dave to headline wine and food festival
One of Wānaka’s biggest wine and food festivals is returning for its fifth year with local wineries and top musicians headlining the event.
Low trust blamed for low turnout
Low trust blamed for low turnout
Election trends reveal a decline in voter turnout across the region and mayoral candidates put it down to low trust in the council.
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Oamaru chasing hat-trick — and fun
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Oamaru chasing hat-trick — and fun
Cricket season has arrived in North Otago. With the Borton Cup returning this weekend, Reporter Nic Duff caught up with the seven teams vying for the title this summer.
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Taste of Highlanders life for two local boys
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Taste of Highlanders life for two local boys
A pair of promising North Otago rugby players got to extend their season with one more special game.
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Young player sets footie sights high
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Young player sets footie sights high
Savannah Clark’s time at St Kevin’s College may have been short, but she still managed to built one a hell of resume.
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New academy in demand
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New academy in demand
Still in its first year, Melissa Smith’s sports academy is growing rapidly.
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North Otago Tennis offering something different at season opener
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North Otago Tennis offering something different at season opener
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, tennis season is fast approaching.
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SI age-group league tourney hailed a success
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SI age-group league tourney hailed a success
The next generation of rugby league players were treated to all four seasons at the New Zealand Warriors South Island 14s tournament in Oamaru last weekend.
Work to control aquatic weed begins
Work to control aquatic weed begins
Work is under way to manage the invasive aquatic weed Lagarosiphon in the Waitaki hydro lakes.
Trials under way to see if green LEDS deter little penguins
Trials under way to see if green LEDS deter little penguins
The Department of Conservation’s marine bycatch and threats team are trialling the effectiveness of green LEDs as visual deterrents for little penguins in Oamaru Harbour.
Good start to season
Good start to season
Keen anglers both young and old were out in force last week for the opening of the sports fishing season.
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Motel attains gold standard rating
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Motel attains gold standard rating
Mariner Suites is the gold standard of Kiwi motels.