Wastewater treatment plants overflowing in Clutha
Wastewater treatment plants throughout Clutha are overflowing and there are reports of human waste in the district's floodwaters.
Hotel’s closure, sale leaves pre-booked customers in the lurch
Hotel’s closure, sale leaves pre-booked customers in the lurch
The new owners of a boutique Arrowtown hotel have left dozens of people stranded and potentially out of pocket, after suddenly closing its doors and selling the property.
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Incident at Totara School investigated
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Incident at Totara School investigated
A new incident at Totara School has prompted further action.
Seagulls continue to lay siege to CBD
Seagulls continue to lay siege to CBD
Seagulls continue to be a nuisance to businesses in Oamaru’s CBD.
Helicopter rescue for trio stranded by floodwaters
Helicopter rescue for trio stranded by floodwaters
Two people and a dog were rescued from St Bathans in Central Otago this evening after their vehicle was washed away in a river.
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Wait for surgery ‘absolute nightmare’
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Wait for surgery ‘absolute nightmare’
Nearly 12 months after a bad fall nearly claimed his life, a Lake Hāwea resident is still waiting on the surgery that would literally piece him back together.
Lewers on hospital stoush: ‘Own fish to fry’
Lewers on hospital stoush: ‘Own fish to fry’
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers says he understands the "frustration and angst" felt over proposals to downgrade the new Dunedin hospital.
Uni’s move delights Lewers
Uni’s move delights Lewers
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers labels the University of Otago’s move to build a resort campus as "brilliant".
Queenstown’s favourite southern man
Queenstown’s favourite southern man
True to the Southern Man song, long ago adopted by Speight’s as an anthem, Clark Frew has the south in his blood.
Fire and ambo powerhouse
Fire and ambo powerhouse
Arrowtowner Kelvin Perriman’s notched up two recent milestones in the emergency services sector.
Transplanted complex taking shape
Transplanted complex taking shape
The owners of Frankton’s Country Lane precinct are finalising arts and crafts tenants for their relocated Queenstown Arts Centre building.
Net closing in on Arrowtown predators
Net closing in on Arrowtown predators
Arrowtown's predator control is going residential.
Gym engenders community vibe
Gym engenders community vibe
Having originally set out to open Queenstown’s largest gym, OC Health Clubs’ owner Chaz Monaghan says he’s instead targeting quality over quantity.
Arrowtown Night ‘n Day a cut above
Arrowtown Night ‘n Day a cut above
Arrowtown's Night ‘n Day food store has just received a huge belated birthday present.
Queenstown’s ‘Hurl Blacks’
Queenstown’s ‘Hurl Blacks’
Three Irish Queenstowners are this week representing New Zealand in the very Irish sport of hurling.
Fundraiser draws rowing royalty
Fundraiser draws rowing royalty
Whakatipu Rowing Club’s hosting two Olympic champs for a fundraiser aimed at getting its clubhouse redevelopment project over the finishing line.
Hammer falls twice for one overseas vendor
Hammer falls twice for one overseas vendor
An 87-year-old Singaporean exited his central Queenstown property interests with a $2,356,000 pay day last Thursday.
Property sale’s Aussie links
Property sale’s Aussie links
Regarding the recent sale of Queenstown community stalwart Peter Doyle’s rural pad, it’s almost a case of ‘Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi’.
Landfill challenges addressed: company
Landfill challenges addressed: company
The company behind Greymouth’s controversial Taylorville landfill has responded publicly for the first time to community concerns about its safety.
‘Expect unexpected’: warning issued after 2 river boating accidents
‘Expect unexpected’: warning issued after 2 river boating accidents
The Southland harbourmaster is warning boat users to be aware of changing river conditions and their skills after two accidents on the Ōreti River within a fortnight.