Guardians celebrate 20 years of protection
Guardians celebrate 20 years of protection
The Fiordland Guardians had a special date to celebrate recently.
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Ex-SIT deputy chief executive new CEO
Ex-SIT deputy chief executive new CEO
The Southern Institute of Technology has appointed its former deputy chief executive and chief financial officer as its new chief executive.
Top spot
Top spot
Athol, a small country town that lies on the Southern Scenic Route, is a thriving farming community and popular fishing spot
Long Table returns
Long Table returns
Hundreds of people lined Arrowtown’s historic main street to celebrate the return of the town's Long Table event.
From Tarras to Wānaka - the man of the land with a giant phone bill
From Tarras to Wānaka - the man of the land with a giant phone bill
Tarras sheep farmer Peter Lyall "PL" Anderson, who has died aged 85, will be remembered as a rugby stalwart, a man of the land, a keen dog trialler and a family man.
Crews battling big vegetation blaze in Southland
Crews battling big vegetation blaze in Southland
Fire and Emergency crews battled a large vegetation fire in Southland's Otapiri Gorge today.
One taken to hospital after Queenstown house fire
One taken to hospital after Queenstown house fire
A person was taken to hospital as crews tackled a house fire in central Queenstown this morning.
Case of measles confirmed in Queenstown
Case of measles confirmed in Queenstown
A measles case in Queenstown has been confirmed, in addition to one identified earlier in Dunedin.
Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob pad in Mataura
Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob pad in Mataura
Authorities are making legal moves to confiscate the Mongrel Mob's gang pad in Mataura, the scene of a number of "prolonged and tortuous" beatings.
Students selected for Phoenix academy
Students selected for Phoenix academy
Two Mount Aspiring students and Wānaka Football Club players have had their dreams come true this week, getting the call-up for the Wellington Phoenix academy for 2026.
Gather Christmas Market returns to Hāwea venue
Gather Christmas Market returns to Hāwea venue
The Gather Christmas Market will take place for the third year running, and this time at a new venue, Lake Hāwea.
Friends to tackle ‘breast’ challenge
Friends to tackle ‘breast’ challenge
A 16-year-old Queenstown student is preparing to walk 160km between breast summits for breast cancer awareness.
Artists’ collective effort on display
Artists’ collective effort on display
Not long after their official gallery opening, the six Wānaka artists of Artē Collective in Luggate have put their hands to work, producing a body of art for their very first group exhibition, ...
Towing company owner tickled pink with community’s response
Towing company owner tickled pink with community’s response
Wānaka’s newest towing company is bringing a touch of pink to the traditionally male-dominated industry.
Wao’s strategy looks to future wellbeing of mokopuna
Wao’s strategy looks to future wellbeing of mokopuna
A Wānaka charity says it will focus on the town’s growing sustainability and protecting "the wellbeing of our mokopuna 100 years from now".
Kickboxers represent on world stage
Kickboxers represent on world stage
Wānaka martial artists have chased their kickboxing dreams all the way to Abu Dhabi by attending the world championship late last month.
Proposed cap on rates ‘will bring clarity’: mayor
Proposed cap on rates ‘will bring clarity’: mayor
A government-imposed district rates cap will bring "clarity" to future planning but some fine details still need to be worked out, Waitaki Mayor Melanie Tavendale says.
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Zonta saying no to violence towards women
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Zonta saying no to violence towards women
Visible and invisible violence against women is being highlighted in Oamaru this week as part of an international "Zonta Says No" campaign with "Orange Ladies" throughout the town.
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‘We made it’: new classrooms officially opened
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‘We made it’: new classrooms officially opened
Glenavy School students and community this week celebrated the official opening of new modernised and upgraded classrooms for teaching and learning support at the burgeoning rural school.
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Mixed emotions to be leaving school
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Mixed emotions to be leaving school
Friday was Craig Smith’s last day at St Kevin’s College — again.