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Information sought about fires

Two fires were lit in the public toilets at Molyneux Park. Photo: Kim Bowden

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

Noel Dickel and Faye Ormandy look at the photo of the 1921 relay team wearing their medals. PHOTO...

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

Receiving two awards for Balclutha’s new TPOMA hub at the New Zealand Commercial Project 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

Patrons enjoy the horsepower entertainment of the Tractor Pull competition at Wheels at Wānaka....

‘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 provides site for new HQ

Airport provides site for new HQ

Wakatipu Search and Rescue (LandSAR) has unveiled plans for a new headquarters at Queenstown Airport.

Queenstown-bound flight struck by lightning

Air NZ says travel remained very restricted. Photo: supplied

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.

Catchment chair refuses to apologise; rejects use of ‘kia ora’

Hugh Gardyne is the chair of the Mataura Catchment Liaison Committee, which helps Environment...

Catchment chair refuses to apologise; rejects use of ‘kia ora’

A chair of a Southern council group is unrepentant about his behaviour at a recent meeting which was dubbed "disrespectful" by the council boss.

Birthday boy gets unwelcome 'present' from cops

An Otago man was entitled to a bad case of the birthday blues when an evening drive on his special day ended with his licence being suspended.

Bring on the drones

An Australian-based company is pitching drone light shows for Queenstown over three months that’d not only be an amazing spectacle, but could potentially also drive big visitor numbers, especially...

Carving out a legacy

Jeromy van Riel has been carving out pounamu and other stone since 2005. PHOTOS: OLIVIA CALDWELL

Carving out a legacy

Jacinda Ardern, Gordon Ramsay and a member of the Rothschild family all own one of his pounamu pendants, but Lake Hawea’s Jeromy van Riel is wanting to spread a simple message through his work.

Makarora, Blue Pools bridges reopen

Makarora, Blue Pools bridges reopen

The renowned Makarora and Blue Pools bridges near Wānaka have reopened, after comprehensive upgrades.

Trampoliner invited to world champs

Blake Hartley has been invited to the trampoline world championships in Barcelona. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Trampoliner invited to world champs

After being placed first at the New Zealand and Australia trampoline championships this year, Wānaka trampoliner Blake Hartley is off to the world champs in Barcelona, Spain.

Bouncing back naturally

Olivia Lucas opened her natural medicine practice ‘‘Holistic House’’ in Wānaka in October. PHOTO:...

Bouncing back naturally

As a teenager Olivia Lucas was told she had the perfect build to be a model.

Public transport plan allocated $250k funding

A sum of $250,000 will be allocated from the Otago Regional Council’s general rates to fund a business plan for Wānaka public transport at the end of the year.

Yoga event aims to contribute to wellness of community

Keity Garcia strikes a yoga pose in her home studio. PHOTOS: RAWAN SAADI

Yoga event aims to contribute to wellness of community

After teaching yoga all over the world, one Wanaka woman has been using her love for wellness to raise money for local charities while celebrating International Yoga Day.

Economist backs new water services model

One of New Zealand’s best-known economists is backing the maths behind a move to shift control of Waitaki’s water services and assets to a new company, jointly-formed by four Otago district councils.

Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover

The Thames St businesses before renovation. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Facades restored as Oamaru businesses get makeover

Three Oamaru businesses have had a makeover as part of a city-centre revitalisation project.

Heavy snowfall welcome start for athletes with Winter Olympics on horizon

Cardrona skifield staff arrived to a thick blanket of snow yesterday morning. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Heavy snowfall welcome start for athletes with Winter Olympics on horizon

Heavy snowfall has marked the start of an exciting ski season in Wānaka as New Zealand athletes work to get into peak condition with only eight months left until the Winter Olympics.

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