A&P show just stadium events
A&P show just stadium events
The Maniototo A&P Show and Covid-19 are proving incompatible.
Jared Morgan
Address to parents by judge
Address to parents by judge
A District Court judge was apologetic to the parents of a Northern Irish woman after resentencing a 50-year-old woman on a charge of careless driving causing the death of their daughter.
Council to investigate Clyde Holiday Park
Council to investigate Clyde Holiday Park
A storm has erupted at a Central Otago holiday park, with former holidaymakers vowing to take themselves and their money elsewhere in protest at the way it is run.
Faithful fan follows his heart
Faithful fan follows his heart
Like clockwork, Bernie Forde has attended the Roxburgh trots all but once since the event’s inception 71 years ago.
Youth congregating on Wanaka’s lakefront 'confronting'
Youth congregating on Wanaka’s lakefront 'confronting'
The number of youth congregating on Wanaka’s lakefront on New Year’s Eve has been described as "confronting" by a Queenstown Lakes District councillor.
Shapeshifter counts down to fireworks at R&A
Shapeshifter counts down to fireworks at R&A
There was jubilation and more than a few kisses — stolen and approved — as 2021 ticked over into 2022 in the Cardrona Valley near Wanaka thismorning.
New Year party starts in Queenstown, Wanaka
New Year party starts in Queenstown, Wanaka
The biggest New Year's Eve celebrations in the South look to be in Queenstown and Wanaka, where plenty of people are up for the party this evening.
New Zealand acts drop everything for festival
New Zealand acts drop everything for festival
Fat Freddy’s Drop will headline the Rhythm & Alps music festival near Wanaka after it and a slew of other Kiwi acts were drafted in at the 11th hour to replace five Covid affected acts.
Olympic selection in biathlete’s sights
Olympic selection in biathlete’s sights
If New Zealand does not take promising Wanaka biathlete Campbell Wright to the Winter Olympics, he may jump ship and head stateside.
Rhythm & Alps festival flying flag for others
Rhythm & Alps festival flying flag for others
It's not just the hottest large-scale music festival ticket around this New Year - it's the only ticket.
Cherry spitters compete for glory
Cherry spitters compete for glory
Dontae Sloane-Varley of Wanaka demonstrates the skills that led him to win the 6 and under category at the NZ Cherry Stone Spitting Championships in Cromwell.
Cycle shop owner bows out after 35 years
Cycle shop owner bows out after 35 years
Central Otago’s relationship with cycling stretches back further than the trails it inspired and Allen Henderson has borne witness to its growth.
Council refuses to pay $630,000 for underpass
Council refuses to pay $630,000 for underpass
A council recommendation to contribute $630,000 towards a roundabout and underpass for a Cromwell subdivision was rejected by Central Otago District councillors last Wednesday.
Hore gown show could be springboard
Hore gown show could be springboard
An exhibition in Lower Hutt of 25 gowns amassed by high country farmer Eden Hore could serve as a springboard to greater national recognition of the collection.
Raspberry business, cafe owners selling up
Raspberry business, cafe owners selling up
Leaving will be tinged with sadness for Graeme and Estelle Blanchard as they mark their final season at Monte Christo Raspberries and Cafe, near Clyde.
Driver convicted of assaults carried out on school bus
Driver convicted of assaults carried out on school bus
Interim name suppression has been granted to a former bus driver after he was convicted of assaulting two children on a Cromwell school bus run.
Poster attack short-lived
Poster attack short-lived
A smear campaign directed at Central Otago Mayor Tim Cadogan barely had time to make an impact before offensive posters were swiftly removed this week.
National, Southern setbacks for rodeos
National, Southern setbacks for rodeos
The rodeo season has hit another bump after the national body decided to cancel this year’s championship.
Covid complications test for hospitality
Covid complications test for hospitality
Wanaka's hospitality sector could face a double onslaught from New Year revellers after the cancellation of official events and the challenges of managing vaccination passports.
Games firm fund helps eco work
Games firm fund helps eco work
Conservation work in the Upper Clutha has been granted a cash windfall from an unlikely source — an online video game company.