Kerrie Waterworth

The first 1080 aerial poison drop over parts of Fiordland last winter has resulted in the first kiwi chicks reaching a stoat-safe weight and ensuring the future of the species for now, a ranger says.

After seven weeks of brainstorming and trialling ideas in the classroom, Te Kura O Take Karara pupils started painting a mural on the State Highway 8 underpass at Three Parks yesterday.

Queenstown and Upper Clutha residents have had their say on the plan which will guide land use in the area for the next 30 years.

Queenstown Lakes District councillors have agreed to start community engagement on a draft master plan and associated planning provisions for Ladies Mile between Frankton and Lake Hayes.

Wanaka Search and Rescue Swift Water team members and police retrieve the body of a man from the swift-flowing Clutha Riveryesterday, near the Albert Town bridge yesterday.

When the national remembrance events were cancelled for the first time since Anzac Day's inception in 1921, due the Covid-19 pandemic last year, New Zealand Army reservist Major Ian Piercy stood on...

The New Zealand Pony Club Association national eventing championships are under way in Cromwell, a year later than originally scheduled.

Southern surfers will soon be able to catch a wave, 100km from the closest ocean break.

The perennial problem of finding accommodation for seasonal workers in Wanaka may be alleviated after a development at the base of Mt Iron was given the go-ahead.

While they may have left their summer home at the Lake Wanaka marina, two larger-than-life grebes materialised at Wanaka Wastebusters at the weekend.

The outgoing Festival of Colour director is calling for a performing arts centre in Wanaka so large theatre shows can be part of future events.

Tarras residents wanting information about the proposed Central Otago international airport will soon have a dedicated project website as a "go-to source".