Return of Epic labelled a ‘really memorable day’
The Lake Hāwea Epic mountainbike race returned from a five-year hiatus last weekend, with Wānaka local Sam Shaw winning the men’s event.
Post Shop saved from closure
Post Shop saved from closure
Oamaru's "essential" North End Post Shop has been saved from closure, following a U-turn by NZ Post - but some community services could still be lost under revised plans.
Landmark home celebrates its 100th birthday
Landmark home celebrates its 100th birthday
Tea, cake and a little ragtime jazz entertained a steady stream of visitors to Anderson House on Saturday as the Invercargill landmark celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Focus on general aviation, flights to Chch ‘supported’
Focus on general aviation, flights to Chch ‘supported’
The future direction of Wānaka Airport has been decided by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Southland tsunami warnings may not have time to trigger
Southland tsunami warnings may not have time to trigger
A new Emergency Management plan for Southland has unearthed an unnerving detail about warning systems in the event of a tsunami.
F-bomb complaint costs southern council $33k
F-bomb complaint costs southern council $33k
Invercargill city councillors have rejected the findings of a $33,000 independent investigation which found deputy mayor Grant Dermody said “you f…ing d..k” or “you’re a d…head”.
Dog found a week after owner's 55m fall in West Coast bush
Dog found a week after owner's 55m fall in West Coast bush
A dog has been found alive following an extraordinary helicopter search and rescue mission.
F-bomb lands Invercargill deputy mayor in hot water
F-bomb lands Invercargill deputy mayor in hot water
Invercargill deputy mayor Grant Dermody faces potential disciplinary action after being found to have called a council staff member a ‘‘f...... d... .
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$1b power savings from Onslow?
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$1b power savings from Onslow?
The Lake Onslow battery project could save well over $1billion a year on consumers’ power bills, its backers say.
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New programmes to aid tech sector
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New programmes to aid tech sector
An ambition to create a billion-dollar technology sector in Queenstown will take a significant step forward next year.
Jumping with joy
Jumping with joy
Future Queenstown basketball stars got a rare chance to mix with some of their idols at the weekend.
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Fuel costs behind air force no-show
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Fuel costs behind air force no-show
The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed the rising cost of aviation fuel is what grounded the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) participation at the Warbirds Over Wānaka this Easter.
Fools ready to rush in against horses
Fools ready to rush in against horses
Who are willing to try their luck and running prowess against a horse? Only fools, of course.
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons
Warbirds Over Wānaka bosses are warning fans to be on the lookout for scammers duping would-be patrons into buying fake tickets.
’Ava ceremony greets Samoa group
’Ava ceremony greets Samoa group
A traditional ’ava ceremony was part of an official welcome for a special delegation from the Ministry of Health of Samoa last week at the Oamaru Opera House.
Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
Penguin statues draw attention to hoiho plight
An endangered penguin has been spotted outside Puzzling World in Wānaka.
Pianist offering classical music but with twist
Pianist offering classical music but with twist
International pianist and composer Daniel Verstappen is returning to NZ with a national tour and plans to record a new album in the Waitaki Valley.
Obituary: A life building Clutha community
Obituary: A life building Clutha community
Juno Hayes was a builder.
Young boxer makes mark in international competition
Young boxer makes mark in international competition
2026 is shaping up as a big year for Oamaru boxer Francis Taafaki.
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Worker stole $10k of gold from mine site
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Worker stole $10k of gold from mine site
An employee stole almost $10,000 of gold from a Rimu mine site.