Holiday outlook poor but resolve reaps results
Holiday outlook poor but resolve reaps results
The weather prospects for the holiday period are not promising from the angler’s point of view. But where there is a will there is a way.
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Listed cottage for sale
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Listed cottage for sale
One of Arrowtown’s most significant heritage homes is on the market.
Plateau Hut
Plateau Hut
A helicopter drops climbers off at Plateau Hut, normally only accessible by skilled mountaineers.
Fresh appeal from police over $1m Invercargill arson
Fresh appeal from police over $1m Invercargill arson
Police investigating a suspicious fire which caused about $1 million of damage to four trucks in Invercargill are appealing to the public for any further information.
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'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent
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'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent
Santana Minerals wants its massive Central Otago goldmine sped through the fast-track process in 30 working days.
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Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing
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Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing
Lawrence has a new heritage landmark, after a prominent gold rush figure’s tomb received official listing this week.
Albert Town properties rocket in value
Albert Town properties rocket in value
"If you bought in Albert Town a decade ago, you've basically won the property lotto."
Mistletoe thrives as possum numbers fall
Mistletoe thrives as possum numbers fall
Want to kiss your beloved with a Kiwi twist? Then head to the West Coast.
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Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids
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Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids
Officials are battling to quell rising tensions in a remote South Otago hamlet, following police drug raids this week.
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Wind farm project aired at meetings
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Wind farm project aired at meetings
Turbines at a major South Otago wind farm could be turning in just five years, its backer says.
WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall
WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall
Waitaki's "place of dreams" remains on track to be built at Oamaru’s Centennial Park after the council covered a $500,000 fundraising shortfall.
Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'
Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'
A boat capsize on Lake Dunstan yesterday evening left six people in the water, none of whom was wearing a lifejacket.
Pair arrested over Gore shooting
Pair arrested over Gore shooting
Two men have been arrested over a shooting in Gore earlier this week.
Thank you, Wānaka
Thank you, Wānaka
Well thank you Wānaka and the Upper Clutha.
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Freedom campers upsetting Wānaka residents
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Freedom campers upsetting Wānaka residents
Residents in Wānaka are frustrated with constant traffic, verbal abuse and human excrement from freedom campers in their neighbourhood after the introduction of a new freedom camping bylaw.
Wanaka barber’s idea pays it forward
Wanaka barber’s idea pays it forward
An initiative for donation-based haircuts will give some Wānaka families a helping hand this Christmas.
‘Learning curve’ for new supermarket owners
‘Learning curve’ for new supermarket owners
A family with over a decade of supermarket experience have started their newest adventure at Wānaka New World.
Phase two of event centre set
Phase two of event centre set
Waitaki’s "Place of Dreams" remains on track to be built at Oamaru’s Centennial Park.
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Railcar an electrifying prospect
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Railcar an electrifying prospect
On track to realise his dream of rebuilding the 36-tonne rail passenger vehicle, The Phoenix — Harry Andrew is nearing the finish line and a date with international publicity.
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Retirement trending as five teachers leave
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Retirement trending as five teachers leave
A group of teachers with more than 130 years of combined experience walked out of Waitaki Girls’ High School for the final time last week.