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ORC staff moot boating rule changes

Dunedin harbour from the Heads. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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ORC staff moot boating rule changes

Drink-driving tests will not hit the water in Otago, but traffic in Otago Harbour will be more closely monitored as changes arrive for boating in the region.

New approach to managing invasive seaweed

New approach to managing invasive seaweed

A new phase is to be introduced in the management of invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland — moving into targeted areas and away from large-scale biomass control.

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Hospital shuttle lambasted

The failures of the new shuttle service operated by Hato Hone St John have been "absolutely appalling", the former operator of the Waitaki health shuttle says.

Snow factory to solidify skifield opening

NZSki is constructing a snow factory at Coronet Peak, similar to the one pictured in action at...

Snow factory to solidify skifield opening

A $2 MILLION "snow factory" will ensure Queenstown has got snow whether the weather co-operates next year or not.

Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P

More than 600 people came out to enjoy the cream of the crop of agriculture at the Wyndham A&P...

Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P

It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.

ORC to monitor water quality at swimming spots

ORC to monitor water quality at swimming spots

With warmer weather arriving and more people heading to their favourite rivers, lakes and beaches, the Otago Regional Council is launching its annual summer water monitoring programme this month.

Academy to host course on night sky appreciation

Academy to host course on night sky appreciation

Experts on astronomy are heading to Naseby to host an astronomy and astrotourism course for astrotourism guides, amateur astronomers and the public next year.

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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed

The owner of Queenstown’s Beercycle has applied for an on-licence to serve alcohol on the bike,...

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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed

A bid to serve alcohol on Queenstown’s Beercycle has been blasted by opponents, the proposal being called unacceptable, unsuitable, unsafe and inadequate, and the operation "must fail".

Three injured in two-vehicle crash near Hampden

Three people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash in North Otago.

Plea to ‘play it forward’ for toy library

Pak’n Save Queenstown co-owner Michelle King, centre, with Plunket Wakatipu’s Tanya Moffat, left,...

Plea to ‘play it forward’ for toy library

Queenstowners are being asked to ‘play it forward’ this Christmas, and help the Wakatipu Toy Library rejuvenate its service.

Wait for decision on liquor store begins

Gate Group chief executive Glen Christiansen outside the Super Liquor Cromwell. PHOTO: ALLIED...

Wait for decision on liquor store begins

Closing statements for and against the proposed Lake Hāwea Super Liquor store are in, with a result from last month’s three-day hearing unlikely to come before Christmas.

Water nitrate levels rising in Waimate

Water nitrate levels rising in Waimate

Nitrate levels are inching up in a small South Canterbury town where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods twice following breaches of the drinking water standards.

Gondola plan endorsed as priority project

Southern Infrastructure chief executive Ross Copland. Photo: supplied

Gondola plan endorsed as priority project

A second plan to lift Queenstown people out of traffic gridlock gained momentum this week.

Black belt achievement ‘proud moment’ for dojo

Mackenzie Smith ready to release a tough blow against Nick Taylor during a contact fight. PHOTOS:...

Black belt achievement ‘proud moment’ for dojo

A decade of dedication has paid off as 15-year-old twins earn their black belts at Kyokushin karate grading.

Eels are worth saving, children’s author says

Shirley Deuchrass grew up on a farm in the Catlins where she learnt that eels, including our native NZ long-finned eel, are a right pest.

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‘Know when to call it a day’: ACC

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‘Know when to call it a day’: ACC

As we head towards the longest day of the year, Otago and Southland farmers traditionally start burning the candle at both ends, to get even more jobs done with the extra daylight hours.

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