Young people at centre of new event
Young people at centre of new event
A new youth-focused event is making its way to the Wanaka A&P Show next month.
Creek protection works under way
Creek protection works under way
Bullock Creek is set to benefit from upcoming modifications to be completed by late March.
Hairdresser a cut above
Hairdresser a cut above
Wānaka's Jaimee Whiston has made a remarkable impression in the world of hairdressing, landing a spot in the finals for New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year.
$250k Wānaka Airport survey draws criticism
$250k Wānaka Airport survey draws criticism
One of Wānaka Airport’s regular users has taken aim at the costly community survey conducted by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Ranch-style oasis for sale
Ranch-style oasis for sale
When Mike Wight and his late partner Sandra Tumaru would travel or thrift shop together, they were often pulled towards the same item.
Rowers pull their weight for medals
Rowers pull their weight for medals
The Oamaru Rowing Club has once again punched above its weight on the national stage.
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series
Crop Duster starts gravel racing series
Gravel In Paradise is back for 2026.
‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet
‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet
North Otago is now home to another national champion team.
School staffers team up for Coast to Coast
School staffers team up for Coast to Coast
‘‘Waitaki’s Finest’’ took on the challenge of competing in the Coast to Coast and earned a top 10 finish.
Price century lays foundation
Price century lays foundation
Valley have kept their Borton Cup playoff hopes alive with a 21-run win over Albion in a high scoring match last weekend.
Hub relaunch celebrates 40 years of caring
Hub relaunch celebrates 40 years of caring
As part of the Otago Community Hospice’s 40-year anniversary the Oamaru hub had its official opening last week.
Water intake work begins
Water intake work begins
Work has finally begun on a new water intake for Glenavy and the rest of the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme.
Lunar New Year pot-luck offered more than food
Lunar New Year pot-luck offered more than food
Beating the Chinese dragon drum, learning the art of calligraphy and tai chi and feasting on a smorgasbord of cultural food was all on offer at the annual Oamaru Chinese Association pot-luck dinner...
Recognition for railway stalwart
Recognition for railway stalwart
It takes a lot to render Harry Andrew speechless but recently that was exactly the case.
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'Words can’t explain it': Second fire rips through property
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'Words can’t explain it': Second fire rips through property
It was second time around for an Alexandra woman as she surveyed damage around her former home after fire tore through the property once again.
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Near misses at Finegand crossing
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Near misses at Finegand crossing
KiwiRail says a spate of recent near misses on a busy railway level crossing near Balclutha are a ‘‘warning sign’’ for drivers to take additional care.
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Goldmine fight unfair, costly: charity
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Goldmine fight unfair, costly: charity
Fighting the proposed Santana gold mine is an unfair battle that requires hard cash now, an environmental charity is pleading.
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$200K of ‘icing’ for cycle trail
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$200K of ‘icing’ for cycle trail
A $200,000 boost from the government has been described as ‘‘icing on the cake’’ for a Waimate cycle trail under construction.
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Fences, signs protect beach users
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Fences, signs protect beach users
Contact Energy has responded to concerns erosion along the shore of Lake Hawea could have ‘‘catastrophic’’ consequences.
Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video
Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video
An Ettrick honey seller has used a video to take humorous revenge on a thief who plundered his stall - all while being left $1650 out of pocket.