Congestion-busting contenders
Congestion-busting contenders
Two fully electric aerial transportation system providers pitched themselves as solutions to Queenstown’s chronic traffic congestion problems at this week’s Electrify Queenstown event.
Hospo industry recognised
Hospo industry recognised
The best of Queenstown hospo will find out next month if they’re the best in the country.
Son of Arrowtown’s colourful life
Son of Arrowtown’s colourful life
Forestry consultant, logger, writer, hiker, golfer, adventurer ... the list goes on.
French Film Fest beckons
French Film Fest beckons
This year’s French Film Festival Aotearoa could provide a taste of things to come at Queenstown’s new high-end cinema complex Silky Otter.
Top teams gear up for ice war
Top teams gear up for ice war
There was a risk Friday night’s game between the SkyCity Stampede and Auckland Mako development ice hockey teams was going to end up with a cricket score.
Waka’s huge confidence boost
Waka’s huge confidence boost
The Wakatipu Premiers rugby coach thinks his team’s huge come-from-behind away win against Alexandra last weekend could be season-defining.
Martial arts club moving into Frankton
Martial arts club moving into Frankton
Queenstown's newest martial arts club is getting ready to open its doors.
One new quantity surveyor every year
One new quantity surveyor every year
An experienced Queenstown quantity surveyor who struck out on his own nine years ago says the firm’s enjoyed good year-on-year growth, having completed almost 2000 projects.
High hopes for early childhood centre
High hopes for early childhood centre
It is hoped a newly opened early childhood centre in Cromwell’s fast-growing Wooing Tree Estate will offer much-needed relief to local families, easing pressure on waiting lists at other centres...
One year of catchment work marked
One year of catchment work marked
Waiora Manuherekia, a group dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the Manuherekia River, celebrated one year of action, collaboration and environmental action in a tree planting ceremony...
Connections to the past discovered through roses
Connections to the past discovered through roses
Scattered across old farm sites, along fences and in overgrown paddocks, heritage roses quietly tell stories about New Zealand’s past.
Colossal squid opens the door to the twilight zone
Colossal squid opens the door to the twilight zone
Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery was packed with young and old enjoying a deep-sea themed evening last Thursday.
$300,000 turf grant a ‘game changer’
$300,000 turf grant a ‘game changer’
A decision by the Central Otago District Council to put $300,000 towards building an artificial turf at Dunstan High School is being described is a "game changer" by the school’s head of sport.
Cancer peer support group returns
Cancer peer support group returns
A group formed to support South Canterbury men dealing with prostate or testicular cancer has been reignited.
Creatives called to take to the stage
Creatives called to take to the stage
A theatrical dose of madness is set to return to The Playhouse.
Over 100 vehicles expected at rally
Over 100 vehicles expected at rally
The South Canterbury Vintage Car Club will be turning petrol into pleasure this King’s Birthday weekend.
Proposed zoning detrimental: rector
Proposed zoning detrimental: rector
Timaru Boys’ High School rector Dave Thorp believes a proposed zoning restriction could have a drastic impact on the school’s future.
Grants totalling over $128k made
Grants totalling over $128k made
Twenty-one local non-profit charities and community groups have recently received a funding boost.
Final funding push for Broadway experience
Final funding push for Broadway experience
Local singing students are making one final push to get to Broadway.
Students shown area’s opportunities
Students shown area’s opportunities
More than 750 students attended the 2025 South Canterbury Year 11 Pathways Expo at the Southern Trust Events Centre this month.