Skip to main content
  • Subscribe
  • ...
Home
Tuesday, Tue, 8 JulyJul 2025
Subscribe
Send us news & photos

Search form

  • News
    • Dunedin
      • DCC
      • Crime
      • Campus
      • Health
      • The Star
    • The South Today
    • National
    • The Star
    • International
    • Opinion
      • Editorial
      • Opinion
      • 100 years ago
      • Southern Say
    • Australia
    • Politics
    • ODTtv
    • Your News
    • Slideshow Section
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Basketball
    • Racing
    • Football
    • Netball
    • League
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • Hockey
    • Other Sport
  • Life & Style
    • Food & Wine
      • Fresh Winter
      • Ask a Chef
      • News & Features
      • Chef's Garden
      • Recipes
      • Wine Reviews
    • Home & Garden
    • Magazine
    • Toitū te whenua
    • Resilient
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Design for Living
  • Entertainment
    • ODT Quiz
    • Film
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Books
    • Arts
    • Gaming
    • Dance
    • Television
  • Business
  • Regions
    • Queenstown
    • Wānaka
    • Central Otago
    • North Otago
    • South Otago
    • Southland
    • Canterbury
    • West Coast
  • Features
    • Build Buy Renovate
    • NZIA Southern Series
    • SOREC
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Drivesouth Reviews
    • Design for Living
    • Education Guide
    • Healthcare Providers
    • Conferences and Venues
    • Sponsored content
    • Southern Television
    • Health and Beauty
  • Video
  • Rural life

Search form

  • Subscribe
  • Send Us Your News
  • ...
  • Contact Us
  • Email
  • Facebook

Plus

  • Jobs
  • Wedding Guide
  • Death Notices
  • Privacy Policy
  • Drive South
  • Weather
  • Media Council Complaints

    • Queenstown
    • Wānaka
    • Central Otago
    • North Otago
    • South Otago
    • Southland

    The rubber meets the road, again

    Bridgestone Queenstown’s back under the ownership of Paul Robertson, pictured third from left,...

    The rubber meets the road, again

    Queenstowner Paul Robertson’s come full circle.

    The ‘Steam Train’ is stoked

    Tom Ria scoring the first of his two tries against Cromwell last Saturday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    The ‘Steam Train’ is stoked

    Ahead of their White Horse Cup challenge this Saturday, and finals the following two weekends, the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s longtime no.7’s in a confident mood.

    Polly back on the Wild side

    ice-hockey-sig.jpg

    Polly back on the Wild side

    As Queenstowner Polly Bennetts can attest, there’s no place like home.

    Glenorchy to host the she-mazing race

    Glenorchy’s hosting this year’s Merrell Spring Challenge, which has so far attracted 750 women,...

    Glenorchy to host the she-mazing race

    It's shaping up to be an epic ladies’ day out.

    Rental frustrations drive tenant match-making app

    Flatly co-founder Quinn McCarthy. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Rental frustrations drive tenant match-making app

    A tenant who lived in Queenstown for three years until his rental was put on Airbnb and he couldn’t find another has co-created a free house-sharing app.

    New property management player

    Q Property Valuations director Barry Murphy, left, with new property management business partner...

    New property management player

    An experienced Queenstown residential property manager has set up business this week in partnership with a valuation company.

    Festival declined licence, hearing set

    The Alexandra Blossom Festival in 2024. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Festival declined licence, hearing set

    A hearing will be held next month after the Central Otago licensing committee declined a special licence for the Alexandra Blossom Festival.

    Speed limits set for consultation again

    Speed limits set for consultation again

    Consultation opened on Friday on proposed speed limit changes across Central Otago. If it all seems familiar — it is.

    Becker family prominent at champs

    Competing in the national women's curling championship at Maniototo Adventure Park are Team...

    Becker family prominent at champs

    It was family first at the New Zealand men’s and women’s curling championship at the Maniototo Adventure Park, in Naseby, last week.

    60 years of loving support celebrated

    Trevor and Jenny Barr at their 60th wedding anniversary celebration held at Clyde Hall on June 19...

    60 years of loving support celebrated

    It was a lovely sunny day when Trevor and Jenny Barr got married in Invercargill in 1965, now still together 60 years later, the two words Trevor joked made a successful marriage were "yes dear".

    Pine removal for cemetery planned

    Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Pine removal for cemetery planned

    More than 20 people gathered at McNulty House in Cromwell last month, including Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley, to discuss the future of Cromwell Cemetery.

    Rowing drawcard for German student

    German exchange student Jelte Stuke with his host Tracey Driehuis and Dunstan High School...

    Rowing drawcard for German student

    After the best year of his life, German exchange student Jelte Stuke had his final day as a year 13 student at Dunstan High School and returned home with many memories.

    Recycling aims to give back

    A community effort led by Hawkeswood Mining had more than 800 native plants put in along Tima...

    Recycling aims to give back

    Giving back to the community is the reason behind a new greenwaste recycling initiative in Millers Flat.

    Matariki market a smash hit

    Selling their tacos at the Cromwell College Matariki Market are (from left) Mikayla Veeran, Sasi...

    Matariki market a smash hit

    Junior chefs, homegrown products, fiery rockets and stargazing — Matariki celebrations transformed Cromwell College’s new technology and art block into a buzzing evening market last month.

    Scholarship for emerging artists

    Central Otago District Arts Trust co-ordinator Rebekah de Jong (left) along with Central Otago...

    Scholarship for emerging artists

    Artists with a Central Otago connection, who are in the early stages of their practice, are being offered the chance to apply for a $5000 scholarship.

    Time to try ice hockey on rink

    ice-hockey-sig.jpg

    Time to try ice hockey on rink

    The Alexandra Flames Ice Hockey Club is calling on all children to come and try one of the coolest sports in the world at a have a go day this Saturday.

    Dry July a way to give back

    Anne Fenwick is raising her mug to Dry July to raise money for Pinc and Steel. PHOTO: SHELLEY...

    Dry July a way to give back

    While Anne Fenwick is not much of a drinker, she was quick to sign up for Dry July.

    Cameras donated to Predator Free

    Timaru Rotary Club member Lionel Wilson (left) and owner of 2040 Ltd Shaun Ryan are all smiles at...

    Cameras donated to Predator Free

    Big brother is always watching.

    100th birthday ‘just another day’

    Timaru man Albert Hey goes through some old photos ahead of celebrating his 100th birthday&nbsp...

    100th birthday ‘just another day’

    It will be "just another day" for Timaru man Albert Hey as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday tomorrow. 

    Choir’s ‘accomplished performance’ a winner

    The Craighead Chorale won big at the recent Big Sing choir competition in Dunedin. PHOTO:...

    Choir’s ‘accomplished performance’ a winner

    The Craighead Chorale have sung their way into silverware at The Big Sing in Dunedin.
    • « first
    • ‹ previous
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    For more Regions results, search our archives.

    Connect with us

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    sport

    • Cam (left) and Ben Watts are ready for action with the Black Sox. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

      SUBSCRIBER

      Brothers taking swing at global glory

    • Ashley Noffke. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

      ‘Privilege’ to coach Volts

    • Rookie All Blacks forwards Christian Lio-Willie (left) and Du’Plessis Kirifi celebrate their test...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Blood-soaked and full of pride

    • Matt Fisher. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

      ‘One of the fastest’ selected for Zimbabwe tests

    Latest News

    • SUBSCRIBER

      Blood-soaked and full of pride
    • SUBSCRIBER

      Brothers taking swing at global glory
    • Voting campaign aspires to new heights
    • Cell tower damaged, police say
    • Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash
    • Wildlife shines on Gold Coast

    Regions

    • SUBSCRIBER

      Lake marathon to offer shorter routes, aid stations

    • SUBSCRIBER

      1080 trial to cut dotterel predators begins

    • SUBSCRIBER

      All going to plan at gold mine: manager

    • Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash

    • Cell tower damaged, police say

    Home
    • Contact Us
    • Contribute
    • Facebook

    Subscribe

    • Subscriber Benefits
    • ODT Subscriptions
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Stops, Starts & Redirects
    • FAQs

    About us

    • Contact us
    • Site feedback
    • Send us your news
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Media Council Complaints
    • AI use
    • Removals policy

    Our Websites

    • Allied Productions

    Newspapers

    • ODT E-edition
    • The Star - Christchurch
    • Oamaru Mail
    • The Star - Dunedin
    • The News - Central Otago
    • The Ensign - Gore
    • Ashburton Courier
    • North Canterbury News
    • Southland Express - Invercargill
    • Southern Rural Life
    • Central Rural Life
    • The Courier - Timaru
    • Mountain Scene - Queenstown
    • Property Times South Canterbury
    • Extra! School Publication
    • Clutha Leader
    • Bay Harbour News
    • Selwyn Times
    • The Wanaka Sun

    Classifieds

    • Death notices
    • Drivesouth
    • Jobs
    • Classified Advertising

    Advertise

    • Upload print advertising
    • Advertising Terms
    • Advertise with us

    Services

    • Allied Productions
    • ODT Store
    • Otago Images
    • Corporate Logos

    Magazines

    • Classic Driver
    • Dunedin Guide
    • Drivesouth Best Motor Buys
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Home & Leisure
    • Kiwi Gardener
    • Kiwi Gardener Quarterly
    • Rugby News
    • South
    • 03 Magazine
    • With this Ring
    © Copyright Allied Press Limited 2025. All rights reserved.