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Show-and-tell on rare albatross

Chrissy Wickes with an artwork depicting the real-size southern royal albatross. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Show-and-tell on rare albatross

An artist is presenting a conservation talk and exhibition in Queenstown on February 24 spotlighting one of the world’s biggest birds, the majestic southern royal albatross, and their inhospitable...

Festival seeks community connection

An ecstatic dance workshop during last year's WellFest. PHOTO: ORGANICA PHOTOGRAPHY

Festival seeks community connection

Queenstown's third annual WellFest is an opportunity for residents to connect with their community in nature, its organiser says.

Workshops for community groups

Fiona Reeve. PHOTO: JONNY JAMES

Workshops for community groups

A new initiative supporting Queenstown-Lakes and Central Otago community organisations is holding two free workshops to help up-skill them.

Hurling cup home at last

Queenstown’s Conor Clancy has the hurling ball, or sliotar, in hand as he eludes Canterbury GAA’s...

Hurling cup home at last

After three painful losses on the trot, Queenstown Hurling convincingly beat visitors Canterbury GAA last Saturday to recapture the Ian Flanagan Cup.

Mountains beckon big field

Defending Ben Lomond Vertical Kilometre champ Toby Batchelor goes hard during last year’s race....

Mountains beckon big field

Trail runners from around the world will be "running like merinos" in the Whakatipu back country tomorrow and Saturday.

Brothers meet in epic final

Dan Milburn (pictured) narrowly beat his younger brother Noa in the men’s final of the Queenstown...

Brothers meet in epic final

Two local teenage brothers who are arguably the best New Zealand tennis players for their respective ages had a tussle for the ages to decide the men’s singles title at last weekend’s Queenstown Open.

Former tennis pro’s ‘golden ticket’

Bohaboy in action on the ATP Tour. Photo: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Stock P

Former tennis pro’s ‘golden ticket’

Few Queenstowners can claim to have made a living on arguably the world’s most competitive professional sports circuit.

Subdivision sections being auctioned

Bayleys agents Sarena Glass, left, and Sarah McBride at the first Park Ridge open day last...

Subdivision sections being auctioned

The first 32 sections to be released at Queenstown’s newest subdivision, Park Ridge, will be auctioned on February 25.

Queenstown Hill head-turner

The quintessential Queenstown Bay view from this London Lane townhouse. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Queenstown Hill head-turner

In the sales blurb for Queenstown Hill’s 2A London Lane, three other ‘l’ words are deployed: "luxury, location and lucrative investment potential".

Plenty of interest at shearing champs

Fifteen year-old Jake Watt won the Farmer’s speed shearing contest in Owaka, watched by Rachael...

Plenty of interest at shearing champs

Owaka Speed Shears was a huge success on Waitangi Day.

Firefighters proud to represent Balclutha

Balclutha firefighter athletes Taine Michie (left) and Nathan Davey rush to sink the standpipe to...

Firefighters proud to represent Balclutha

Firefighters felt the pressure at the United Fire Brigades South Island Waterways Challenge earlier this month.

Bat nights a hit as supporters try to educate

The Morahan family from Balclutha, Aroha, 14, Andrew, Ora, Kera, 3, Elliot, 7, and cousin Awhina...

Bat nights a hit as supporters try to educate

Free, nocturnal eco-tourism is growing with bat-spotting in the Catlins.

Local Legend: Karen Mehalski

PHOTO: NICK BROOK

Local Legend: Karen Mehalski

Karen Mehalski is this weeks’s Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.

New community van to put in the miles

Cooke Howlison Toyota Balclutha branch manager Glen MacPherson (left) and sales manager Daniel...

New community van to put in the miles

Local community groups now have a fresh set of wheels to get themselves moving.

Abuzz over bee project

The ‘‘Bugman’’ Ruud Kleinpaste and Lake Tekapo Primary School pupils inspect a Perspex beehive....

Abuzz over bee project

Lake Tekapo Primary School pupils are buzzing as they take part in a project to protect a rare species of bumblebee.

Club hosts Finn championships

Competitors in the New Zealand Finn Association South Island Championships compete at Caroline...

Club hosts Finn championships

Sails filled Caroline Bay as Finn-class racing returned to Timaru.

20th Relay for Life returns to all-night

A Relay for Life event held last year in South Canterbury raised more than $20,000. PHOTO:...

20th Relay for Life returns to all-night

Participants in next month’s Cancer Society Relay for Life will return to the event’s roots and pull an all-nighter.

Rees on superbike winning streak

Mitch Rees leads his father Tony (11), Al Hoogenboezem (43) and Dale Finch (17) at Teretonga last...

Rees on superbike winning streak

Mitch Rees is coming to Timaru this week determined to consolidate his position as New Zealand’s leading superbike rider.

Heartfelt need for annual appeal

Preparing to shake their buckets for a good cause are (back, from left) Rosemary Gibson, Lorraine...

Heartfelt need for annual appeal

Heart disease can happen to anyone, anywhere, any time, even to someone you love ...

Peace pole ‘plantings’ join global movement

A peace pole has been unveiled at the Trees of The World rest area in Temuka. There are more than...

Peace pole ‘plantings’ join global movement

A peace pole has been planted among the Trees of The World at the Rotary Park rest area in Temuka.