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Caravans set to house orchard workers destroyed by freak winds

Photos show the mayhem caused by wind at a Mt Pisa cherry farm. Photo: Rawan Saadi

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Caravans set to house orchard workers destroyed by freak winds

Freak winds destroyed eight caravans on a Central Otago orchard, tossing them into the air the same day seasonal workers were due to move into them.

Thousands more birds to be culled at Otago farm

The entire flock of about 160,000 birds at an Otago egg farm is set to be culled to try and...

Thousands more birds to be culled at Otago farm

Another 80,000 chickens are set to be culled at a commercial egg farm in rural Otago impacted by bird flu.

It’s a long, long way from busy Berlin to Lauder

Dr Stefanie Kremser is really happy that her citizenship has finally come to be. PHOTO: ELLA JENKINS

It’s a long, long way from busy Berlin to Lauder

More than 100 Central Otago residents have become New Zealanders this year, 20 more than last year.

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Play area put to test by children’s antics

The Oamaru Public Gardens’ new water play area was left clogged and muddy after would-be...

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Play area put to test by children’s antics

In a little over 72 hours, the new water play area at the Oamaru Public Gardens has run into its first road block.

Seasonal workers arrive in region

Student Caylin Geel is working at Jackson Orchards as the cherry season takes off in Cromwell....

Seasonal workers arrive in region

The arrival of the summer heat in Wānaka brings with it the fruit-picking season and an international crowd of seasonal workers.

Power trust settles $90m regional network deal

The Southland Power Trust has settled a significant transaction valued at $89.6 million to acquire the remaining interests in key regional electricity network assets.

Mayors share views on national park fee plan

The Rob Roy glacier bridge is open again after a $50,000 investment. PHOTO: DOC

Mayors share views on national park fee plan

Waitaki and Queenstown Lakes district mayors have responded positively to the government’s recent proposal to charge people for visiting national parks but are keen to see the detail.

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CODC likely to take over running of pool

The revitalised Roxburgh Community Pool, Punawai Ora. Photo: supplied

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CODC likely to take over running of pool

After decades of fundraising, winning an architecture award and a special rate to accommodate it, the Roxburgh Community Pool looks destined to be administered by the Central Otago District Council.

'Bizarre': Caravans blown away by freak winds in Central

This line of caravans, being used as worker accommodation at Mount Pisa, were blown over by...

'Bizarre': Caravans blown away by freak winds in Central

About 15 caravans became airborne during a freak wind event in Central Otago this afternoon.

Enterprising teens’ business takes top national prize

Young Enterprise Scheme national winners Brodie Murdoch (left) and Caleb Diprose are proud to win...

Enterprising teens’ business takes top national prize

History was made in Wellington on Thursday night for Riverton’s Aparima College students Brodie Murdoch and Caleb Diprose.

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Camper frightened at rest stop

The Milton Highway rest area near the State Highway 8 turnoff to Lawrence where Mairead Glass had...

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Camper frightened at rest stop

A freedom camper’s "frightening ordeal" at a Milton rest-stop has led to a council committing to "additional measures" to ensure a similar incident does not happen.

Waimate residents angry water not fit to drink

The Waimate District Council are assuring residents that the water remains safe to drink despite...

Waimate residents angry water not fit to drink

Around 650 households in Waimate are still under a "do not drink" notice after nitrate levels exceeded the acceptable levels of 50 milligrams per litre of water.

Period of severe weather in store

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

Period of severe weather in store

After a week of summery weather, it was inevitable something foul would eventually come along.

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Entries low, races cancelled

The Hāwea Picnic Races, one of the oldest community racing events in New Zealand, have been cancelled this year because of lack of entries.

Charter-school funding won’t affect any new high school

Act New Zealand leader David Seymour. File photo

Charter-school funding won’t affect any new high school

Queenstown's option for an additional secondary school has not been affected by Associate Education Minister David Seymour’s announcement this week.

Businesses subject to MBIE action

Businesses subject to MBIE action

Two Queenstown hospitality businesses are the subject of "enforcement action" by the Ministry of Business, Employment and Innovation’s (MBIE) Labour Inspectorate, following an operation in the...

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Best fishing early and late in day

Mike Weddell practises casting on the Silver Stream ahead of the start of the fishing season...

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Best fishing early and late in day

Summer conditions are suddenly upon us, waters have dropped to even lower levels than last week and in some the water temperatures has exceeded 20°C.

More certainty in hub’s construction

An artist’s impression of what the proposed Omakau Community Hub could look like. Photo: supplied

More certainty in hub’s construction

Construction of the Manuherekia Valley community hub, at Omakau, became a little more certain earlier this week when the Vincent Community Board recommended funding a potential shortfall to get the...

'Weekend of two halves' to bring wild winds to South

More wild weather is on the way for much of New Zealand this weekend, as the warm, windy start to summer continues.

Weaving tales of magic

Volunteers and organisers who help put together the annual Lake Hāwea Christmas Wonderland are ...

Weaving tales of magic

The beloved Lake Hawea Christmas Wonderland will open its doors tomorrow for the sixth year in a row, and it is set to be something out of a storybook.

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