Groups gather to boost resilience
Groups gather to boost resilience
Global instability has prompted a local response in Wānaka, community groups coming together for a hui on resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Central apprentice into challenge finals
Central apprentice into challenge finals
A Cromwell man has secured victory as Central Otago’s top apprentice in the 16th annual New Zealand certified builders apprentice challenge regional heats.
Wānaka athletes headline awards
Wānaka athletes headline awards
Wānaka athletes dominate the list of finalists for the 2026 Central Otago Sports Awards that was announced last week.
Wānaka FC go down fighting in Chch
Wānaka FC go down fighting in Chch
Wānaka FC suffered a 4-2 loss away to Christchurch United last Saturday in a roller-coaster match defined by tactical intensity.
Wānaka runners dominate Routeburn
Wānaka runners dominate Routeburn
Brutal alpine conditions and one of the tightest finishes in its history defined the 2026 Routeburn Classic on Saturday.
50km ultra marathon debuts
50km ultra marathon debuts
A gruelling 50km running race will make its debut this Sunday on a course showcasing the best trails Wānaka has to offer.
Southern MP hits back at Mike Hosking
Southern MP hits back at Mike Hosking
Southland MP Joseph Mooney has slammed broadcaster Mike Hosking over an allegation he was one of the ‘famous five’ MPs causing issues within the National Party.
Lack of discussion ‘disappointing’
Lack of discussion ‘disappointing’
Queenstown's Fernhill Sunshine Bay Community Association’s deeply disappointed the developer behind a massive, controversial development planned for their neighbourhood has not met with them.
Stunning lakeside artwork
Stunning lakeside artwork
This large carved boulder, recently installed in Queenstown’s Jardine Park close to Lake Whakatipu, is being launched as a public artwork next week.
Liquidation for ‘restructure purposes’
Liquidation for ‘restructure purposes’
Queenstown property developer John Darby’s Clearwater Land Holdings Ltd has been placed in liquidation for "restructuring purposes".
Victim fled through bathroom window
Victim fled through bathroom window
A Queenstown woman had to lock herself in her bathroom and climb out the window to get help from a neighbour after being assaulted by her partner last month.
Poignant speeches, quiet remembrance mark Anzac services
Poignant speeches, quiet remembrance mark Anzac services
Thousands of people have turned out for Anzac services around the South, which were marked by sombre speeches and quiet reflection this morning.
Vigilance urged after spike in vehicle crime
Vigilance urged after spike in vehicle crime
Police say people should be extra vigilant following a recent spike in youth vehicle crime in the Clutha district.
Prime land to be ‘forever protected’
Prime land to be ‘forever protected’
A prime piece of land at Queenstown’s Arthurs Point has been protected forever thanks to a new open space covenant with the Queen Elizabeth II National Trust.
Post ‘inappropriate, insensitive’
Post ‘inappropriate, insensitive’
A Queenstown real-estate agent has apologised after using AI imagery linking the Middle East conflict with sales success.
Career in floristry blooms from hobby
Career in floristry blooms from hobby
From lab coats to lilies, a return to creativity has led Caro McFarland to open The Daily Stem in Clyde’s historic main street.
Key appointment for community hub
Key appointment for community hub
A new general manager has been appointed to drive the Whakatipu Community Hub forward.
Doubling the impact for donations
Doubling the impact for donations
Talk about doubling down.
Our long-distance pedalling grannies
Our long-distance pedalling grannies
One’s a great-grandmother, the other’s a grandmother.
What a hoot
What a hoot
Local snapper Sam Gold’s hours of waiting patiently in a car have paid off.