Sensory delights offer wintry highlight
The Illuminate Light and Sound Experience show lit up Queens Park in Invercargill despite the cold and rain last night.
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Public-private healthcare opportunities identified
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Public-private healthcare opportunities identified
A strategic report focused on the future of public health services in Otago Central Lakes has identified six potential opportunities for public-private collaboration.
ACC encouraging seniors to attend fall prevention classes
ACC encouraging seniors to attend fall prevention classes
A Wānaka local is helping advocate for the importance of strength and balance exercises as ACC launches a new campaign on the importance of classes for those aged 65 years and over.
Springing all the way to Barcelona
Springing all the way to Barcelona
After winning the New Zealand and Australia trampoline championships this year, Wānaka’s Blake Hartley is off to the world champs in Barcelona, Spain.
New walking track formed with help from trust
New walking track formed with help from trust
Walking is not easy for Makarora landowner Gary Charteris.
Chook Tree a finalist in national competition
Chook Tree a finalist in national competition
Three trees from the North Island will go up against three from the South Island, including a tree from North Otago, in a national competition.
Injured man choppered out
Injured man choppered out
A man was airlifted by helicopter from West Arm about 9.30pm on Wednesday with moderate injuries caused by a cooking appliance near Freds Camp Hut in Fiordland National Park, police reported...
Winter blasts into the South
Winter blasts into the South
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Winter has truly arrived in the South, as some state highway routes remain closed after snow in Otago and Canterbury.
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Snap decision saved livelihoods
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Snap decision saved livelihoods
Out of a job and in tears in the morning and back at work and running their own company by the afternoon.
Restaurant named in world top 100 list
Restaurant named in world top 100 list
Queenstown fine dining restaurant Amisfield has been named in the top 100 restaurants in the world.
Obituary: made every second count
Obituary: made every second count
‘‘She was the glue that held us all together with her life of love, laughter and family."
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Offer of free land still on table
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Offer of free land still on table
There has been plenty of interest but the dream to do something with a piece of land in Heriot remains on the table.
Information sought about fires
Information sought about fires
Police are still seeking information from members of the public who saw anything suspicious after two fires were lit in public toilet blocks at Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Tuesday night.
Butter proving to be a popular fundraiser
Butter proving to be a popular fundraiser
While the skyrocketing price of butter may be leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of some, one non-profit saw a golden opportunity.
Misplaced belt finds way home
Misplaced belt finds way home
The mystery surrounding a World War 1 soldier’s army money belt has come full circle.
Project claims national awards
Project claims national awards
A major South Otago project has been recognised with a brace of national building awards, thanks to "innovation and community spirit".
‘Brand new’ event coming next year
‘Brand new’ event coming next year
Despite having to justify the Easter influx of 65,000 visitors, Wheels at Wānaka general manager Allan Dippie intends to bring to town another event in 2026.
Funding for counselling faces crisis
Funding for counselling faces crisis
A crucial Clutha counselling service is facing a funding crisis and community advocates and educators are urgently seeking new support.
Airport to provide new HQ
Airport to provide new HQ
Wakatipu Search and Rescue (LandSAR) has unveiled plans for a new headquarters at Queenstown Airport.
Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning
Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning
A flight from Auckland to Queenstown had to turn back after it was hit by lightning shortly after take-off tonight.