Radiant, ruby-red rata flowers
Radiant, ruby-red rata flowers
Rata flowers below the Darren Mountains on the Milford Sound side of the Homer Tunnel.
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Southland councils explore regional deals
Southland councils explore regional deals
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
Artist to give lakeside dino a makeover
Artist to give lakeside dino a makeover
Wanaka’s lakeside dinosaur slide will be getting a facelift before the Festival of Colour in March, so it can proudly take centre stage in a playground art display by Wanaka Primary School pupils.
Vet nurse dedicates summer to helping animals in Rarotonga
Vet nurse dedicates summer to helping animals in Rarotonga
For many the summer season is the perfect time to take some leave and take a well-deserved break, but one local woman took the opportunity to give back during the holiday season.
Academic excellence trend for school
Academic excellence trend for school
Provisional NCEA results for 2024 show Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College (MAC) has adapted well to changes in the curriculum and senior students are continuing a trend of academic excellence...
New name gives society internet boost
New name gives society internet boost
The Wanaka History Society — until this year the Upper Clutha Historical Records Society — works diligently from a windowless room tucked away in a corner of the Wanaka Library.
First singles title for a Wanaka woman since 2014
First singles title for a Wanaka woman since 2014
A good season for the Wānaka Bowling Club has just got better.
Team seeking to bring back Godzone race
Team seeking to bring back Godzone race
Wānaka multisporter Richie McCaw, a celebrated former All Blacks captain, has joined a new team to bring back the Godzone Adventure Race in the next 12 months.
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Work starting on hard sums
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A 10.3% rates rise, anyone?
Cleanup, fund timeline didn’t align: council
Cleanup, fund timeline didn’t align: council
Project Reclaim did not qualify for special funding to remediate contaminated sites, and there were no guarantees it would get a slice of emergency funding announced by the government early last...
Meeting on efforts to save hoiho
Meeting on efforts to save hoiho
The Penguin Rescue sanctuary at Katiki Point in Moeraki continues to work tirelessly to help save the embattled yellow-eyed penguin (hoiho) from extinction.
Mural a credit to students’ work
Mural a credit to students’ work
St Kevin’s College will unveil a new mural created by students later this month.
Export roots to be celebrated
Export roots to be celebrated
The sea change which transformed the North Otago economy in the 1880s will be celebrated again this month at Totara Estate.
Engineer to give advice on slumping
Engineer to give advice on slumping
The Waitaki District Council is starting to resolve "urgent work" on the Oamaru Creek bank with part of the leasehold Top 10 holiday park cordoned off.
Oamaru out to put best feather forward when hosting nationals
Oamaru out to put best feather forward when hosting nationals
The best bird exhibitors in the country will flock to Oamaru later this year.
Demand for food soars
Demand for food soars
"It’s been tough for lots of people at lots of levels".
Firefighters complete training
Firefighters complete training
Four new faces have joined the Oamaru Fire Brigade.
Break-in created ‘serious risks’
Break-in created ‘serious risks’
Vandalism that occurred over the weekend, right near a bottomless pit on Beach Rd, posed "serious risks" to unsuspecting travellers.
RDA group keen for more volunteers
RDA group keen for more volunteers
North Otago Riding for the Disabled is on the lookout for more help as it seeks to maintain a vital service in support of people living with special needs or disability.
Invitation ‘big honour’
Invitation ‘big honour’
Finding her "place to stand" is leading an esteemed artist to the prestigious Venice Biennale in 2026.