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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed

The owner of Queenstown’s Beercycle has applied for an on-licence to serve alcohol on the bike,...

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On-licence for pub on wheels opposed

A bid to serve alcohol on Queenstown’s Beercycle has been blasted by opponents, the proposal being called unacceptable, unsuitable, unsafe and inadequate, and the operation "must fail".

Three injured in two-vehicle crash near Hampden

Three people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a two-vehicle crash in North Otago.

Plea to ‘play it forward’ for toy library

Pak’n Save Queenstown co-owner Michelle King, centre, with Plunket Wakatipu’s Tanya Moffat, left,...

Plea to ‘play it forward’ for toy library

Queenstowners are being asked to ‘play it forward’ this Christmas, and help the Wakatipu Toy Library rejuvenate its service.

Wait for decision on liquor store begins

Gate Group chief executive Glen Christiansen outside the Super Liquor Cromwell. PHOTO: ALLIED...

Wait for decision on liquor store begins

Closing statements for and against the proposed Lake Hāwea Super Liquor store are in, with a result from last month’s three-day hearing unlikely to come before Christmas.

Water nitrate levels rising in Waimate

Water nitrate levels rising in Waimate

Nitrate levels are inching up in a small South Canterbury town where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods twice following breaches of the drinking water standards.

Gondola plan endorsed as priority project

Southern Infrastructure chief executive Ross Copland. Photo: supplied

Gondola plan endorsed as priority project

A second plan to lift Queenstown people out of traffic gridlock gained momentum this week.

Black belt achievement ‘proud moment’ for dojo

Mackenzie Smith ready to release a tough blow against Nick Taylor during a contact fight. PHOTOS:...

Black belt achievement ‘proud moment’ for dojo

A decade of dedication has paid off as 15-year-old twins earn their black belts at Kyokushin karate grading.

Eels are worth saving, children’s author says

Shirley Deuchrass grew up on a farm in the Catlins where she learnt that eels, including our native NZ long-finned eel, are a right pest.

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‘Know when to call it a day’: ACC

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‘Know when to call it a day’: ACC

As we head towards the longest day of the year, Otago and Southland farmers traditionally start burning the candle at both ends, to get even more jobs done with the extra daylight hours.

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Chef on drug charges skips NZ

Ben Norfolk was head chef at The Bunker in Queenstown. Photo: supplied

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Chef on drug charges skips NZ

A longtime Queenstown chef and hospo identity has skipped the country ahead of a court appearance on serious drug charges.

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Owner tickled pink with community’s response

Apolline Faye is ready for business with her Madam Towing truck. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Owner tickled pink with community’s response

Wanaka's newest towing company aims to add a level of comfort to those that need it.

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Industrial action averted in mental health unit

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Industrial action averted in mental health unit

A threat to limit services in a ward at Southland Hospital yesterday was withdrawn and a meeting set for next week between the parties.

Tackling large Otapiri Gorge blaze to continue today

Firefighters are set to continue tackling a large vegetation fire in a remote part of Southland today.

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Police unaware of baby in pursued car

Police spiked one of the vehicles. Photo: ODT Files

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Police unaware of baby in pursued car

Police say they did not know a baby was inside the car they pursued and spiked before it crashed south of Winton on Tuesday.

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Track closure plan ‘laughable’

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Track closure plan ‘laughable’

The closure of Queenstown’s Frankton Track for virtually all of next year, to lay a new wastewater pipeline, is being greeted with disbelief by many people.

Good fishing rivers after stormy week

Mike Weddell practises casting on the Silver Stream ahead of the start of the fishing season...

Good fishing rivers after stormy week

Thunder storms around the region this week have pushed up the levels of some rivers but missed others altogether.

New freedom camping bylaw takes effect

The council says campers should understand the rules at each location in Queenstown Lakes...

New freedom camping bylaw takes effect

A new freedom camping bylaw for the Queenstown Lakes district aims to balance community concerns about freedom camping while staying within the requirements of the Freedom Camping Act, the council...

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Pupils’ work presented to council

Reviewing the data from their air quality project are Clyde Primary School pupils (from left)...

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Pupils’ work presented to council

While some adults struggle with terms like meta-data, meta-analysis and particulates, a group of Clyde Primary School pupils not only know what they mean, they used them to improve the air quality...

H & J’s book tops list

H & J’s book tops list

A commemorative book on H & J Smiths has jumped to No 1 on the national Paper Plus Top 20 best selling books chart despite only being sold in the South.

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Clergy member’s 60 years of dedication celebrated

Archdeacon The Ven Bernard Wilkinson with St Luke’s vicar he Rev Andrea McDougall cuts the...

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Clergy member’s 60 years of dedication celebrated

It's not very often the Anglican Church gets to celebrate a 60th anniversary for one of its clergy.

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