Frankton pedestrian overbridge to cost $12.6m
Frankton pedestrian overbridge to cost $12.6m
A $12.6 million pedestrian bridge will provide safe passage for schoolchildren over one of Queenstown’s busiest roads, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.
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Concern plan could create disconnected councils
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Concern plan could create disconnected councils
Extending the geographic boundaries councillors must cover will ‘‘dilute local knowledge’’ and lead to a council disconnected from its communities, a Central Otago district councillor has warned.
A cool change of colour
A cool change of colour
Autumn leaves make a spectacular display along the banks of the Clutha River as it flows past the eastern end of Roxburgh.
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‘Wonderful selection’ on offer as book sale returns
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‘Wonderful selection’ on offer as book sale returns
‘‘Bookaholics’’ united at the opening of The Rotary Club of Oamaru’s annual second-hand book sale yesterday.
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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration
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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration
Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.
Wye Creek side track closed
Wye Creek side track closed
An increasingly popular side track off Queenstown’s Wye Creek Track, off the Kingston highway, has been closed to public access for safety reasons.
Dislocated knee fails to stop powerlifter from claiming title
Dislocated knee fails to stop powerlifter from claiming title
She dislocated her knee last Thursday, then set a national record in powerlifting that Saturday.
Reopening a great celebration
Reopening a great celebration
Members of the Tuvaluan group who wowed the crowd gathered at the street party to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery.
Loss of local voice ‘real risk’
Loss of local voice ‘real risk’
The status quo is "unsustainable", Waitaki’s mayor says after the government ordered councils to come up with amalgamation plans or have it done for them.
Last little penguin released from rehab
Last little penguin released from rehab
The last little penguin left at Oamaru’s rehab centre made its way back out to sea after being released on Thursday morning.
Road safety hero celebrated
Road safety hero celebrated
A local hero was celebrated this week as part of Road Safety Week.
Otematata questions ‘challenging’ but ‘fair’
Otematata questions ‘challenging’ but ‘fair’
There were "challenging" but "fair" questions at a community meeting in Otematata around rates rise options, the local councillor says.
Big rise signalled in fees
Big rise signalled in fees
Some fees and charges could rise significantly — by up to 210% — under proposals in Waitaki District Council’s 2026-27 annual plan.
Grey Power appalled by options
Grey Power appalled by options
Grey Power North Otago members are "appalled" by the three rates rises out for consultation, the organisation’s president says.
India-NZ free trade deal ‘phenomenal
India-NZ free trade deal ‘phenomenal
The signing of a free trade agreement in New Delhi between New Zealand and India in New Delhi was "phenomenal", New Zealand Airline Academy’s chief executive says after attending the historic meeting.
Award thrills Omarama cafe owner
Award thrills Omarama cafe owner
A cafe in Omarama has been voted the Aviation Watering Hole of the Year.
Frank exchange of views at Waihemo rates meeting
Frank exchange of views at Waihemo rates meeting
It was a beautiful evening for a rates consultation meeting.
Hampden Bowling Club facing uncertain future
Hampden Bowling Club facing uncertain future
An important decision looms for the Hampden Bowling Club.
‘Pest detectives’ spot problem plant
‘Pest detectives’ spot problem plant
A problem plant has been caught green-handed thanks to detection work from a mother and daughter "pest detective" duo.
Students gathering project feedback
Students gathering project feedback
Architecture students have been out and about in Waikouaiti asking residents questions as part of a project to create a development plan for the area.
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