Walking to fund swimming
Walking to fund swimming
Milton’s St Mary’s School held their second walkathon on Friday, March 20, when 65 children set out to raise about $5000 for the home and school committee.
Enjoyment key for long race winner
Enjoyment key for long race winner
No sooner had she completed one 100km-run, Alexandra women Hannah Presswood was straight on to planning the next.
Past winners’ wool creations on display
Past winners’ wool creations on display
Close up views and the chance to own an entry from WoolOn Creative Fashion Event shows will be possible as work by three past winners go on display this month.
Literary events coming
Literary events coming
A year-long series of literary events in Central Otago was inspired by unexpected outcomes after a series of workshops, which culminated in an exhibition last year.
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Nurse wins $30k compensation in appeal
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Nurse wins $30k compensation in appeal
A nurse who endured a five-year ordeal to clear her name has won an appeal over being unjustifiably dismissed following an incident in an Oamaru care facility.
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Excited to share Tiger Moth at airshow
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Excited to share Tiger Moth at airshow
The way Lucy Newell tells it, she has become a commercial pilot, vintage aircraft owner and one of three female civilian pilots at Warbirds Over Wanaka by accident.
Fuel impact could beat Covid: farmer
Fuel impact could beat Covid: farmer
The deepening fuel crisis is starting to ripple through rural communities, with one Central Otago farmer and councillor warning it could have a greater impact than Covid.
New MRI service confirmed for September
New MRI service confirmed for September
Wānaka residents will no longer have to travel to Dunedin or Queenstown for MRI scans, following confirmation a local service will start in September.
90-year-old's birthday skydive at Wānaka
'Coolest great-grandma': 90-year-old celebrates birthday with skydive at Wānaka
How do you celebrate your 90th birthday? By becoming the “coolest great-grandma around”.
Proposed pool price increases
Proposed pool price increases
Public consultation has opened on the Invercargill City Council’s proposed 2026-27 fees and charges.
April 1 Macca’s prank deemed a cracker
April 1 Macca’s prank deemed a cracker
Pranksters with an arch sense of humour provided some chuckles in Roxburgh this April Fool’s Day.
Emergency services at serious Central Otago crash
Emergency services at serious Central Otago crash
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash where a car has gone over a bank near Ettrick.
‘She’s the most loyal dog ever’
‘She’s the most loyal dog ever’
Greymouth woman Jess Johnston and Molly the border collie are happy to be reunited after a week-long ordeal and two dramatic rescues.
Verdon students proud to help clean RSA graves
Verdon students proud to help clean RSA graves
Verdon College students rolled up their sleeves to help RSA volunteers clean and restore RSA graves at Eastern Cemetery.
Bunsen burner, sink, folder mischief not rocket science
Bunsen burner, sink, folder mischief not rocket science
The long-awaited Sir Peter Beck Science and Innovation Centre has opened at James Hargest College.
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Councillors given ‘bum smacking’ over online posts
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Councillors given ‘bum smacking’ over online posts
A ‘‘bum smacking’’ over the social media conduct of two Gore district councillors has prompted them to call for the council to communicate more and be more transparent.
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Students take a deep dive into education
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Students take a deep dive into education
Students at school camps in Deep Cove, in the heart of the Fiordland National Park, will have the opportunity to explore the marine environment with the launch of a new marine education programme.
Backcountry to be turned into historic reserve
Backcountry to be turned into historic reserve
Work has started on a management plan for the new culturally significant stewardship land area, Tarahanga e Toru Historic Reserve.
Body found in search for missing Frenchman
Body found in search for Frenchman missing near Cromwell
A body believed to be that of missing 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard has been found in Lake Dunstan, police say.
Cattle, driver unhurt after stock truck overturns
Cattle, driver unhurt after stock truck overturns in Catlins
A load of cattle and a truck driver have managed to walk away unhurt after a stock truck overturned in the Catlins area this afternoon.