New citizens welcomed
New citizens welcomed
The Waitaki’s newest New Zealand citizens have been welcomed at a ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House at the start of this month.
School opens new adventure space
School opens new adventure space
Five Forks School has officially opened its new adventure space and bike track designed by two former school pupils.
Gallery closing soon as upgrade advances
Gallery closing soon as upgrade advances
Mere weeks remain before Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery is closed to complete its $7million upgrade, the Waitaki District Council says.
New lizard species discovered
New lizard species discovered
Lizards in Macraes are bucking the trend, after a new report on the conservation status of reptiles shows there are more lizard species than previously thought, and many of them are threatened or...
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Southland swim coach subject of complaint
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Southland swim coach subject of complaint
A complaint against a swimming coach is sitting with the Sport Integrity Commission amid allegations of possible ‘‘harmful behaviour’’ experienced by Swimming Southland members.
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Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'
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Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'
The earth will move in Cromwell if a vintage machinery event gets traction.
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Physical work set to start on Lakeview Te Taumata project
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Physical work set to start on Lakeview Te Taumata project
After more than six years of planning, physical work is about to start on Queenstown’s $3billion Lakeview Te Taumata project.
Tourism concessions announced
Tourism concessions announced
Three long-term tourism concessions at key South Island destinations have been announced by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka.
Milford Sound booming as Chinese visitors return
Peak visitors expected at Milford for Chinese New Year
A southern tourism mecca appears poised to set a record for the number of visitors as Chinese New Year approaches.
Travellers warned of delays
Travellers warned of delays
Work affecting a major highway in Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
Keen mountain bikers hope sport will grow
Keen mountain bikers hope sport will grow
With big names in mountain biking being spotted in the Southern Lakes District, local teenagers are aiming to follow in their footsteps and hope more people will consider the sport.
A little taste of Italy, in Arrowtown
A little taste of Italy, in Arrowtown
Olivia Caldwell finds Arrowtown's Aosta is the perfect little Italian getaway for lunch.
Largest NZ triathlon festival’s 20th run
Largest NZ triathlon festival’s 20th run
Next week’s anticipated Challenge Wānaka marks 20th year of New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, which has attracted more than 25,000 athletes and injected more than $54million into the local...
Dr Compost growing knowledge
Dr Compost growing knowledge
Having his face on the side of a recycling truck was probably not the advertisement Ben Elms was expecting, but it is fitting considering his job.
New album ‘like having a musical child’
New album ‘like having a musical child’
Self-taught musician Robert Glen is releasing his first album this year and is excited to show the community ‘‘a different side of him’’.
NZDF camp a hands-on week
NZDF camp a hands-on week
Mount Aspiring College science teacher Sarah Graham loves an excuse to learn new ideas and skills, and recently accomplished all that and more at a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) camp.
If you love it, you can protect it
If you love it, you can protect it
This summer, local not-for-profit WAI Wānaka has been inviting everyone to use the lakes responsibly.
Sky’s the limit for urban plan
Sky’s the limit for urban plan
The controversial urban intensification plan was approved last week by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to allow for higher and more dense urban planning.
‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’
‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’
An event at Timaru’s Richard Pearse Airport is set to make the economy soar.
Workshop to teach AI tool use
Workshop to teach AI tool use
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local business owners, leaders and professionals to invest in themselves and their businesses by attending an upcoming AI master class.