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Axe still hanging over school bus services
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Axe still hanging over school bus services
Queenstown’s school bus services are still on the chopping block.
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Campaign for dark sky status launched at event
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Campaign for dark sky status launched at event
The push is on for the dark skies above Central Otago to be recognised internationally before one of the most significant astronomical events of the decade.
Artist weaves beauty from resilient plant
Artist weaves beauty from resilient plant
Using kelp as an artistic medium was a good move for Oamaru artist Judith Lofley.
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Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result
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Santana chair obtains 1.6m shares after drill result
Santana Minerals’ board chairman has bought more than $800,000 worth of shares within a day of the company announcing high-grade gold drill results.
Two-vehicle crash injures five
Two-vehicle crash injures five
Five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, on the first day of the long Matariki weekend.
Day marked with dawn ceremony and stargazing
Day marked with dawn ceremony and stargazing
The large crowd which gathered in the cold early yesterday morning for a dawn ceremony at Cape Wanbrow (Makotukutuku) Lookout were treated to a view of Matariki rising.
Fishery sleuths unravel mystery
Fishery sleuths unravel mystery
The origin of Wānaka’s Chinook salmon has puzzled experts for decades, but years of detective work have begun to spawn results.
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Resistance to council amalgamation
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Resistance to council amalgamation
The Queenstown Lakes District Council appears likely to defy the government’s push for amalgamation.
Upgrades aim to improve airport customer experience
Upgrades aim to improve airport customer experience
Automated carparking and an enclosure for rare native skinks are among the upgrades in the wings for Hokitika Airport.
Gold country
Gold country
Waikaka, in the Gore district, was a gold-mining town in the 19th century, after gold was found in 1867.
Artists in residence announced
Artists in residence announced
Two artists who have "deep dived" into anthropological and natural history collections around the world have been announced as the new Kakanui artists in residence by Forrester Gallery.
Gallery calls for programme proposals
Gallery calls for programme proposals
The Forrester Gallery and Mahika Kai Mahika Toi are inviting exhibition proposals for the 2027 programme.
Matariki focus of children’s art display
Matariki focus of children’s art display
A colourful children’s Matariki art exhibition opened this week at the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre (WCHC).
Call for farmers to prepare for El Nino
Call for farmers to prepare for El Nino
Farmers should begin preparing now ahead of a predicted ‘‘significant’’ El Nino event which could bring with it drought and heavy rainfall, ORC’s principal scientist says.
A well engineered, reliable, nimble hatch
A well engineered, reliable, nimble hatch
Many car makers have either thinned or are deleting their hatchback offerings but Skoda haven’t run up the white flag in the hatch fight with their Scala.
Boasting edgy looks but smooth handling
Boasting edgy looks but smooth handling
If it’s fashionable automotive looks you’re after in a compact Toyota hybrid SUV, the C-HR is right on point.
Masters bowlers keen to return to indoor nationals
Masters bowlers keen to return to indoor nationals
Two North Otago bowlers got to mix it with the best in the country last month.
Schools put sporting prowess to test
Schools put sporting prowess to test
Bragging rights among Oamaru’s young athletes were up for grabs during the annual interschool fixtures last week.
All to play for in Citizens Shield semis
All to play for in Citizens Shield semis
Traditional semifinals are back on the menu after North Otago Rugby revamped the schedule for the Citizens Shield.
Original signage restored
Original signage restored
Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust restoration officer John Baster has been busy restoring the old JM McCarthy building in the Heritage Precinct in Tyne St.