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    Quality of life in Q’town Lakes good: 74%

    Fifty years later, Albert Town has grown considerably. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Quality of life in Q’town Lakes good: 74%

    Seventy-four percent of Queenstown Lakes residents say their quality of life is good or extremely good in the latest 2025 Quality of Life Survey.

    Mental approach key to race

    Hamish Elliott won Coast to Coast for the second time earlier this month and said the mental...

    Mental approach key to race

    Wānaka athlete Hamish Elliott claimed first place at the Coast to Coast earlier this month, describing the race as ‘the pinnacle of multisport’.

    Musical playground, turf land trust grants

    The new fence between the Mandeville playground and airfield. PHOTO: GERRIT DOPPENBERG

    Musical playground, turf land trust grants

    The Central Lakes Trust has approved $1.4 million in grants in its most recent round of funding.

    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

    Bullock Creek in Wānaka. PHOTO: FILE

    Creek protection works under way

    Bullock Creek is set to benefit from upcoming modifications to be completed by late March.

    Hairdresser a cut above

    Jaimee Whiston is a finalist in the New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year awards. PHOTO: EVIE SINCLAIR

    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

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    $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

    Mike Wight’s Santa Fe-style home below Mt Iron in Wānaka is attracting international attention....

    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

    Oamaru rowing coach Ivan Docherty with his rowers’ ‘‘lucky socks’’ which have his face on them.

    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

    Wanaka duo Jeremy Presbury (left) and Michaela Rogan took home the men’s and women’s titles at...

    Crop Duster starts gravel racing series

    Gravel In Paradise is back for 2026.

    ‘Hard work’ pays off for Oamaru quartet

    Oamaru Club’s outdoor bowls team of (from left) Andrew MacGregor, Bill Kingan, Bill Jenson and...

    ‘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

    Waitaki’s Finest Coast to Coast team of Waitaki Boys’ High School staff members (from left) Sam...

    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

    Valley captain Jack Price scored a century last weekend to lead his side to a 21-run win over...

    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

    At the official launch of the North Otago Clinical Hub are (from left) Kaupapa Māori care co...

    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

    Construction of a new water intake for the Lower Waihao Rural Water Scheme began earlier this...

    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

    Taking a turn to beat the drum for Chinese New Year at the annual Oamaru Chinese Association...

    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

    The TVNZ crew film the Oamaru Rail and Steam general manager Harry Andrew in the Society’s...

    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

    The aftermath of a fire that tore through property in Springvale Rd, between Alexandra and Clyde,...

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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

    KiwiRail Dunedin operations manager Johno Lyons visits Finegand, near Balclutha, yesterday, to...

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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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