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Helping community putting ‘into the bank’

Helping community putting ‘into the bank’

A wide range of organisations in Central Otago and beyond have benefited from Trevor Goudie’s efforts and his dedication has been recognised with a King’s Service Medal.

Influencing both racing and road safety

Tony Quinn smiles after receiving an unexpected CNZM. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Influencing both racing and road safety

Talk with Tony Quinn and family, contributing to society and quality public toilets dominate the chat.

Environmentalist did not fight for nature alone

Environmentalist did not fight for nature alone

Ruth Shaw says her King’s Service Medal should be shared with all those who have fought for the environment.

‘Making things happen’ in sport

Southlander Malcolm McKee’s efforts volunteering in sport and the community have been recognised...

‘Making things happen’ in sport

A lifelong sporting and community volunteer says he is most proud of what he has made happen, as a whole, and that it carries on.

Revolutionising cancer treatment

When she was younger, Caroline Oliver’s father told her she should not go to university, as she would just end up getting married and having children.

Most proud of Plunket service

Queenstown woman Ella Wilson says she wanted to cry when she was found out she had been recognised in the New Year Honours list, for her work in the community and theatre.

Racers hop, canter, trot to finish

Freya Byrne proudly wears her ribbon after securing first place in the hobby horse dash. PHOTO:...

Racers hop, canter, trot to finish

Crowds flocked to the Hāwea Picnic Races yesterday for events that featured more than just real-life horses.

Fishing equipment seized by ranger

Otago Fish & Game officer Cole Briggs holds rods seized during compliance checks and angler...

Fishing equipment seized by ranger

Three anglers had fishing gear seized by Otago Fish & Game rangers on Lake Dunstan on Monday.

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South looks best bet for NYE weather

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South looks best bet for NYE weather

Invercargill may be the place to be on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day if you want to stay dry.

Admissions stopped over sudden Gore Covid case influx

Admissions stopped over sudden Gore Covid case influx

"This is not what we ordered from Santa this year."

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Five new Otago marine reserves greenlit

A rock lobster from a marine reserve. PHOTO: DOC

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Five new Otago marine reserves greenlit

Conservationists are celebrating five new coastal Otago marine reserves being given the green light — a milestone they say has been three decades in the making.

Up and coming tennis stars try to ace veterans

Up and coming tennis stars try to ace veterans

Queenstown’s Kai Milburn is on his toes during his three-set loss to Oliver Statham in the Te Anau Tennis Invitational yesterday.

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Freedom camping problems 'far less frequent'

Austrian tourists Luca Fankhauser (left) and Susanne Hintner enjoy a sunny moment alongside their...

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Freedom camping problems 'far less frequent'

Freedom camping behaviour in tourist hotspot the Catlins appears to be improving, thanks to a fresh approach from officials.

Lucky escape as car rolls off cliff near Kakanui

The car ended up at the bottom of a cliff near Kakanui. Photo: Nic Duff

Lucky escape as car rolls off cliff near Kakanui

A car rolled off coastal cliffs near Kakanui and crashed on to the beach below after the driver accidentally left the vehicle in gear this afternoon, police say.

Golf centre partially reopens

Queenstown Lakes District Council sport and recreation manager and acting community services...

Golf centre partially reopens

Frankton Golf Centre is back operating close to normal after a fire on December 13 closed the driving range, club house and pro shop.

All Doc huts now coal-free as move to ‘greener’ alternatives completed

Welcome Flat Hut in Westland Tai Poutini National Park has ditched coal heating in favour of a...

All Doc huts now coal-free as move to ‘greener’ alternatives completed

Department of Conservation (Doc) huts on the West Coast have officially ditched coal heating for "greener" alternatives, as part of a wider effort to cut emissions and reduce environmental impact.

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Festival-goers hit Wānaka for 15th Rhythm & Alps

Among the first campers to arrive at the Rhythm & Alps festival in the Cardrona Valley are (from...

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Festival-goers hit Wānaka for 15th Rhythm & Alps

The first group of campers have set up their tents at the Rhythm & Alps festival in the Cardrona Valley as Otago’s biggest New Year festival gets set to celebrate its 15th anniversary.

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