Chairlift opens at Coronet to kick season off
Chairlift opens at Coronet to kick season off
Skiers ride the main chairlift at Coronet Peak skifield.
Two seriously injured in crash
Two seriously injured in crash
Two people with serious injuries were flown to Dunedin Hospital after a crash near Queenstown at the weekend.
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Roof fall survivor choosing life over rugby
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Roof fall survivor choosing life over rugby
Next week a hole in Jayden Broome’s skull will be patched up. The piece of his skull had to be removed to save his life after the promising Gore rugby player fell from the roof of a Dunedin student flat during a party.
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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’
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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’
One of the Queenstown Lakes’ most prolific developers has stepped down from his company ‘‘for health reasons’’.
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Council's $8.6m payroll defended
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Council's $8.6m payroll defended
The Westland District Council’s $8.6 million payroll figure was heavily defended this week when the increasing number and cost of staff was again raised around the table.
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New building, no new maternity services
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New building, no new maternity services
No extra maternity services will be offered at the yet-to-be-constructed Clyde Birthing Unit, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.
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Photographer reaches new heights, audiences in 2026
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Photographer reaches new heights, audiences in 2026
Oamaru photographer Emma Paton has had quite the year.
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Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill
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Tourism operators back contentious Conservation Amendment Bill
A coalition of leading tourism operators says New Zealand’s new tourism export target is ‘‘unachievable’’ unless the country’s conservation management system is overhauled urgently.
Showcasing work of ‘superstar ceramicist’
Showcasing work of ‘superstar ceramicist’
A new Hokitika Museum exhibition is set to launch showcasing the life works of internationally acclaimed ceramicist Chris Weaver, of Kaniere.
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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone
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Stallholders hope for positive outcome for everyone
One of Queenstown’s longest-serving food stallholders hopes recent talks with council staff will lead to a better outcome for everyone.
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Hall to be demolished, funding questioned for others
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Hall to be demolished, funding questioned for others
A rural hall will be demolished, as a southern council wrestles with the future of the declining community assets.
Guilty plea for lewd act in car
Guilty plea for lewd act in car
A man has pleaded guilty to an indecent act after committing a lewd act in his car while parked in a public place in Oamaru.
Obituary: Ian Rutherford, cricketer
Obituary: Ian Rutherford, cricketer
Ian Rutherford was a ‘‘guiding light’’ for his sons, an inspiration for his younger brother Ken and a damn good cricketer who was unlucky not to play for his country.
Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona
Pristine conditions on opening day at Cardrona
Cardrona turned on a bluebird day for the opening of its alpine resort, two weeks after originally planned.
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Santana given tight deadline for requests
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Santana given tight deadline for requests
Santana Minerals has been asked to consider building larger fenced pest exclusion areas to keep lizards alive and to bring back a document it rubbished at a hearing earlier this month.
Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash
Road reopens after five injured in Kawarau Bridge crash
Five people are injured following a crash at Kawarau Bridge on State Highway 6 / Gibbston Highway this morning.
Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’
Rates rise cut after ‘searing testimony’
A 9.9% average rates rise is locked in for the Queenstown Lakes district after councillors unanimously approved the 2026-27 annual plan on Thursday.
Hikes less than expected
Hikes less than expected
A series of Southland councils have approved average rates increases which are less than initially projected.
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Shortage of native plants as demand rises
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Shortage of native plants as demand rises
Some native plants are in short supply in inland Otago as people seem to think purchasing plants was like buying a bag of nails.
Wānaka Arts Society has new award
Wānaka Arts Society has new award
This year, the Wānaka Arts Society is turning its attention to a topic that affects every corner of our community: sustainability and waste minimisation.