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Global award for connecting and supporting farmers through technology

"Humbling and energising" is Marijke Dunselman’s reaction to winning a world agritourism award....

Global award for connecting and supporting farmers through technology

A longtime Queenstown consultant has won a global award for teaching Kiwi farmers, through online learning, how to diversify farm income through tourism.

Mum leads fight against liquor store

An artist’s impression of the proposed Longview Liquor Store as part of the application. PHOTO:...

Liquor store draws objections

A concerned mother has started a group opposing a planned new Lake Hāwea liquor store she considers "inappropriately placed and ill-considered".

Artist inspired by natural environments

Chrissy Wickes has been inspired by all types of natural environments, and wants to raise...

Artist inspired by natural environments

Chrissy Wickes has a love for New Zealand’s most natural environments.

The price is right: collective sets sight on fast fashion harm

A third of the profits from sales of coats designed by Liz Mitchell will go to subsidising...

The price is right: collective sets sight on fast fashion harm

A fashion collaborative has set out to challenge the harm caused by fast fashion by making environmentally friendly clothing in New Zealand — with a catch.

Champion year for youth service: report

A view of the Peninsula Bay subdivision looking back towards the Wanaka township. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Champion year for youth service: report

Wānaka’s top youth service had a great year in 2024, its annual report says.

The Falcon flies high at San Francisco whisky competition

The Falcon flies high at San Francisco whisky competition

Cardrona Distillery’s single malt whisky, The Falcon, has won a double gold medal, with a score of 95 points, at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Aircraft back in blue

Callum Smith with the Beech D-17S Staggerwing VH-BBL. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Aircraft back in blue

Engineer Callum Smith has restored a Beech D-17S Staggerwing VH-BBL at the Wānaka airport, and in a dashing blue.

Pink Ribbon event a chance for connection

EASI NZ operations and marketing manager Ewa Wick (left) and managing director Cherilyn Walthew...

Pink Ribbon event a chance for connection

A Wānaka-based recruitment company hosted a Pink Ribbon Breakfast after one woman saw the opportunity to connect people with a cause close to her heart.

Community backs appeal to tune of $10K

Salvation Army Captains Paul and Jocelyn Smith with Cameron McIntosh, 19, of Oamaru, who spent...

Community backs appeal to tune of $10K

The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal in the Waitaki District made over $10,000 this year thanks to volunteers and generous public support.

Chopper’s coffers boosted

Mark Campbell (right), from the Broken Pistons Motorcycle Club, hands over $500 to Westpac’s Andy...

Chopper’s coffers boosted

Westpac Bank staff in Oamaru were busy raising money for the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter service last week.

Morning tea ‘for community’

Reach Church community morning tea organisers (from left) Karen Fraser, Anna McLean and pastor...

Morning tea ‘for community’

Reach Church will host the first of its twice-monthly free morning teas next month.

Passionate performers

Sadie Hansen, 5, (No48) and Phoebe Davey, 6, (No44) show off their Highland dancing ribbons....

Passionate performers

The Oamaru Performing Arts Society hosted its 86th Annual Festival at the Oamaru Opera House, last weekend.

Musos embrace month

The Box Car Blues Band and friends (from left) Craig Conlan, Jay Morriss, Tammy Shepard, Eric...

Musos embrace month

Waitakians were treated to some of the district’s finest talent as part of New Zealand Music Month, Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa 2025.

Pupils add a string to their bows

John Sausa, 11, aims his bow with the help of Ken Hedges. PHOTOS: NIC DUFF

Pupils add a string to their bows

St Joseph’s School pupils were on target during a recent visit from Oamaru Archers.

After-hours healthcare services to be improved

After-hours healthcare services to be improved

People in need of health services in Oamaru will find it easier to be assessed out-of-hours after a funding boost.

Blood pressure checks, advice offered for all

Oamaru heart health advocate Jan Keown will run another blood pressure check pop-up outside Mitre...

Blood pressure checks, advice offered for all

New Zealand is under pressure and the Heart Foundation is doing something about it.

Organiser confident there'll be plenty of oysters

Organiser confident there'll be plenty of oysters

Organisers of the sold-out Bluff Oyster and Food Festival are confident there'll be plenty of oysters to go round.

SMEs may need extra support

For Southland’s business community, particularly SMEs, the Budget presents a mix of opportunities and challenges, writes Sheree Carey.

Country music festival offers a week of activities

Singing in the street and designing and eating "Southland sushi" — the Tussock Country Music Festival has it all.

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Jailed woman’s home detention bid fails

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Jailed woman’s home detention bid fails

An Invercargill woman jailed for stabbing a man up to eight times while dressed as a nun has had a bid for home detention refused.

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