Whisky wins gold at awards Whisky wins gold at awards A local whisky has won gold at the World Drinks Awards.
How passion for pottery took shape How passion for pottery took shape Siobhan Cardus is bringing the sexy back to pottery.
Films to celebrate all forms of cycling Films to celebrate all forms of cycling The Big Bike Film Night is back this month for its 11th year to celebrate cycling in all its glorious shapes and forms.
Top young dancers to grace stage Top young dancers to grace stage Some of Aotearoa’s best young dancers will be taking to the stage in Wānaka this weekend for a special, one-off tour of the inaugural Ripple showcase.
SUBSCRIBER 'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre SUBSCRIBER 'Priceless' medal found at Oamaru recycling centre The mystery of a "priceless" medal found at the Oamaru recycling centre and given to the family of a World War 2 soldier has partly been solved.
Exhibition made possible by bequest Exhibition made possible by bequest Forrester Gallery has an exhibit of new and contemporary works that reflect the "wider diversity" of the Waitaki District, thanks to a bequest.
Gambling review halted despite record pokies losses Gambling review halted despite record pokies losses The Waitaki District Council has halted a review of its gambling policy, despite record poker machine losses.
Experts share ideas on protecting penguins Experts share ideas on protecting penguins More than 100 passionate penguin experts descended on Oamaru last week for the town’s biggest Penguin Symposium.
Changes to speed limits near schools Changes to speed limits near schools The Waitaki District Council has been implementing speed limit changes around some rural schools and roads in the district.
Shooters’ opening weekend mixed bag Shooters’ opening weekend mixed bag It was a mixed bag for North Otago duck-shooters at the start of the season at the weekend.
Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament A plea for volunteer firefighters to be covered by ACC was delivered to the capital yesterday.
SUBSCRIBER Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues SUBSCRIBER Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues Clutha's mayoral contest has begun, after a "steady pair of hands" yesterday threw his hat into the ring for this year’s local government elections.
SUBSCRIBER ‘Gap’ in care to be fixed SUBSCRIBER ‘Gap’ in care to be fixed A new mental health and addictions service for young people in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is expected to begin operating later this year.
SUBSCRIBER Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named SUBSCRIBER Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.
Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart You can bet Southlander Bruce Winter’s wife and eldest son will not be too far from his thoughts during a gruelling 230km bike ride today.
Rare land snail filmed laying an egg Rare land snail filmed laying an egg A Department of Conservation ranger caring for a population of Powelliphanta augusta snails in Hokitika has for the first time caught a snail laying an egg on video.
Young man killed in Cromwell crash named Young man killed in Cromwell crash named The young man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named.
Next moves by councils over water Next moves by councils over water The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.
'Light seen' as search for tramper intensifies 'Light seen' as search for tramper intensifies The family of missing tramper Eli Sweeting say a light was spotted near where he went missing in Fiordland as they seek support to help find him.