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North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing

The Moeraki commercial poultry farm at the centre of an avian Influenza outbreak in 2024. PHOTO:...

North Otago ducks part of surveillance testing

Scientists are hoping field tests on mallard ducks in North Otago will show New Zealand is still free of bird flu, which broke out on a Moeraki poultry farm at the end of 2024.

Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat

Paul and Valerie Somerville on the Pontiac with their family in Lyttelton Harbour. PHOTO:...

Couple ‘emotional’ at selling boat

The owners of a 1910 launch Pontiac, a classic wooden boat with historic ties to Moeraki, Oamaru, Dunedin and Lyttelton, are seeking a new home for their beloved vessel.

Public to have say in boating bylaw review

Oamaru Harbour users are encouraged to provide feedback on a new bylaw. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

Public to have say in boating bylaw review

With the summer boating season in full swing on harbours, lakes and waterways, the Otago Regional Council is giving people the opportunity to air their views about boating safety.

A&P to show ‘townies’ the best

The crowd enjoys the grand parade at the 160th Palmerston and Waihemo A&P Show last year....

A&P to show ‘townies’ the best

Preparations are under way for the region’s A&P show.

Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals

Michael Sanderson (left) and Kurtis Pertab compete in a team roping event earlier this season....

Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals

The 60th annual Waikouaiti Rodeo is extra special this year.

Campaign will boost tourism in our region

Campaign will boost tourism in our region

I hope 2026 is off to a great start for you and your family.

Fonterra extending organic business

North Otago farmers are being invited to go organic with Fonterra’s organic business now inviting applications from farmers in the South Island for the first time.

Extended eligibility period for awards

The Alliance meatworks at Pukeuri. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Extended eligibility period for awards

A new date for the Network Waitaki Sports Awards has been set as nominations opened this week.

Athletes shine

North Otago Athletics Club won five medals at the South Island Colgate Games in Nelson last...

Athletes shine

While most school children were relaxing on holiday, a group of young North Otago athletes were competing at the South Island Colgate Games.

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New manager giving pro shop makeover

Stephen Walker is sprucing up the North Otago Golf Club pro shop. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

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New manager giving pro shop makeover

North Otago Golf Club’s pro shop is getting a facelift in more ways than one.

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Hirst full of praise for Open winner

Harry Weeds (right), of Christchurch, beat Ryan Eggers, of Auckland, to claim the men’s singles...

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Hirst full of praise for Open winner

Despite less than perfect summer conditions in Oamaru, North Otago tennis still put on a show.

All at sea from Jack’s Point

International boat designer Kevin Dibley. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

All at sea from Jack’s Point

A landlocked South Island town’s not where you’d expect to see someone who designs boats that ply the world’s waterways.

Queenstown tourist attraction a dream result

Experiencing The Dreamery. PHOTOS: PHILIP CHANDLER

Queenstown tourist attraction a dream result

Overlooking Queenstown’s Village Green is a unique tourist attraction that is opening this Saturday.

Firefighters flat out as town grows

Firefighters at a serious accident on the Glenorchy-Queenstown road in October. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
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Firefighters flat out as town grows

The Wakatipu’s three volunteer fire brigades have had another busy year in 2025 as they attended 1091 callouts, up nearly 6% on 2024.

Helping hand for youth workers

Property developer James Clarke and Whakatipu Youth Trust GM Jacqui Moir. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER
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Helping hand for youth workers

A Queenstown property development company is partnering with the Whakatipu Youth Trust to support the professional development of the trust’s workers and volunteers.

Heartfelt thanks to hospital

Heartfelt thanks to hospital

With help from local businesses, a Queenstown man dropped off almost $3000 worth of ‘thank you’ goodies to Dunedin Hospital after a life-and-death medical event seven months earlier.

Getting fired up in new venture

Ceramicist Sam Mayell in The Pottery Lounge Queenstown. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Getting fired up in new venture

A newly-opened ceramics gallery in Queenstown is also offering a novel twist on ‘paint and sip’.

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Dunedin-based family selling holiday homes worth $6.7m

One of two longtime holiday homes for sale by the Queenstown Marina. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Dunedin-based family selling holiday homes worth $6.7m

Two of Queenstown’s best-located holiday homes - built on former New Zealand Railways land - are for sale.

How to co-own your own home in Queenstown

Promoting co-ownership: Sales consultant Kirsty Sinclair. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

How to co-own your own home in Queenstown

So you think you could never buy property in ‘unaffordable’ Queenstown?

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'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute

Oamaru artist Donna Demente is not amused by the prospect of a 300% rent increase at her gallery....

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'Get real': Gallery owner slams Donna Demente over rent dispute

Oamaru artist Donna Demente has been accused of "holding back" the town’s historic precinct for 20 years in a blistering broadside by another gallery owner.

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