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Concern over tree felling at cemetery
Tree felling at Naseby Cemetery has been described as desecrating and disgusting, making the cemetery resemble a battlefield.
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Tokomairiro history stitched in antique quilt
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Tokomairiro history stitched in antique quilt
Milton's Tokomairiro High School has a new taonga with the discovery of an antique quilt.
As rain fell, ‘competing’ information flowed
As rain fell, ‘competing’ information flowed
While torrential rain was lashing the West Coast this April, MetService was mopping up incorrect advice Niwa gave to a civil defence emergency management team.
Nude photos of ex sent to victim’s sister
Nude photos of ex sent to victim’s sister
An Invercargill man sent nude photos of his ex-partner to her sister; a court has heard.
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First residents move into trust's affordable housing
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First residents move into trust's affordable housing
The first residents of a new affordable housing development, in one of the most expensive places to buy property in New Zealand, moved in this week.
Snow Machine at risk
Snow Machine at risk
The promoter of Queenstown’s huge Snow Machine music fest admits his event’s at risk of being canned, but claims it’d be more viable if it was staged downtown at the Recreation Ground.
Man admits to discharge that killed eels
Man admits to discharge that killed eels
A Gore man has admitted discharging effluent to the Low Burn Stream near Mataura, resulting in the death of thousands of eels in February.
Claims of lying, bullying rejected
Claims of lying, bullying rejected
The owner of a historic Queenstown property has been accused of lying and bullying neighbours in response to claims of excessive noise from events held there.
Big vegetation fire in Lake Hāwea
Big vegetation fire in Lake Hāwea
Fire crews had a busy night after a large vegetation fire broke out in Lake Hāwea, burning through trees and a shed.
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Wheels of time
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Wheels of time
Penny farthing riders take a break on their week-long Oamaru Penny Farthing and Veteran Cycle Expedition which started on November 18 at Lake Tekapo.
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Cherry pickers already busy
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Cherry pickers already busy
The cherry season is fast approaching with the most anticipated varieties right around the corner for people to pick and enjoy in orchards across Cromwell.
Summer on the way, says Niwa
Summer on the way, says Niwa
Summer officially starts tomorrow, and while some might think the weather to match it has not yet arrived, Niwa is making assurances that it is indeed on the way.
Legal challenge mounted
Legal challenge mounted
Republic Hospitality Group has formally advised Queenstown’s council they will seek a judicial review in the High Court over al fresco fee increases if it does not withdraw its policy, defer the...
Queenstown gets ready to roll
Queenstown gets ready to roll
It may be the most anticipated edition of Monopoly in the world.
Seeing red over traffic light cabinet
Seeing red over traffic light cabinet
A resident along Queenstown’s soon-to-open Melbourne St arterial road is furious a traffic light control cabinet’s been placed virtually slap-bang against his feature side wall.
Alliance’s quick backtrack
Alliance’s quick backtrack
What were they thinking?
Costly rural fire still under investigation
Costly rural fire still under investigation
A rural burn-off near Arrowtown last month sparked a fire which cost about $90,000 to contain.
Bob’s big aviation milestone
Bob’s big aviation milestone
Originally associated with pioneering aviators like Sir Tim Wallis, Don Spary and Dennis Egerton, Bob Lindsay’s also carved out a big reputation in local aviation.
Teens tramp in support of trees
Teens tramp in support of trees
Ain't no mountain high enough for two Queenstown teens.
Scholarship winner one to watch
Scholarship winner one to watch
Queenstown's Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) branch has awarded the prestigious annual David Geddes Memorial Scholarship to Wakatipu High 2024 head boy Mason Clarke.