Idea to drop lake levels criticised
A pristine southern lake could suffer lasting damage if a push for more power generation leads to lower lake levels, an esteemed conservationist says.
Rare white weka spotted on West Coast
Rare white weka spotted on West Coast
A rare white weka had a lucky escape from a lawn mower after it was spotted at a West Coast camp ground.
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1934 steam truck going the distance for Wheels at Wanaka event
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1934 steam truck going the distance for Wheels at Wanaka event
Getting a vintage 1934 S4 Sentinel steam truck from England to New Zealand is one thing.
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Weather fails to dampen pipers’ spirits
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Weather fails to dampen pipers’ spirits
The wet weather in Invercargill on Saturday did not dampen the spirits of the pipe bands that competed on the last day of this year’s New Zealand Pipe Band Championship.
Axe Ferns face off v Jillaroos
Axe Ferns face off v Jillaroos
Women are doing it for themselves — and that includes chopping.
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Memorial marks end to decade-long cemetery study
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Memorial marks end to decade-long cemetery study
The ground-breaking Tokomairiro Project 60 (TP60) officially ended with a memorial on Saturday.
Frustration complaint not acted upon
Frustration complaint not acted upon
A Jack's Point resident is frustrated the Queenstown council is washing its hands of his complaint about illegal freedom camping in picturesque Homestead Bay.
‘Cuisine’ recognition ‘pretty, pretty special’ for French
‘Cuisine’ recognition ‘pretty, pretty special’ for French
When Kate French was younger, she was constantly asked if working in a cafe was her holiday job.
Fred the top dog at show for second year running
Fred the top dog at show for second year running
Fred, of Waikaka, Southland, won the annual Jack Russell race for the second year in a row at the Wanaka A&P Show on Saturday.
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New fund may help ‘great ride’
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New fund may help ‘great ride’
There is hope a key section of the Alps to Ocean "great ride" through Waitaki will benefit from new funding to boost resilience.
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Shelduck highly visible despite special season
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Shelduck highly visible despite special season
Paradise shelduck are highly visible in North Otago as they build condition post-moult.
Casino’s potential excites new GM
Casino’s potential excites new GM
Having driven marketing and sustainability initiatives at Arrowtown’s Millbrook Resort, Amanda Youell has stepped into the GM’s role at Queenstown’s SkyCity casino.
Trophy property on high
Trophy property on high
It's a property with a lot of history — and a lot of elevation.
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Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
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Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
A Gore literacy resource teacher has slammed a new proposal by the Ministry of Education, saying the changes will endanger children’s learning.
Truckloads of taste at new dining area
Truckloads of taste at new dining area
Yum Hub’s serving up a new option for Queenstown diners.
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Otago real estate agency crosses the ditch
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Queenstown-based agency crosses the ditch
A Queenstown-headquartered luxury real estate agency is living up to its name and going ‘international’.
Gorge work traffic delays
Gorge work traffic delays
Motorists have been urged to plan ahead for 10 weeks of delays as resilience work is done on the slopes and benches of the Cromwell Gorge along State Highway 8 near Clyde.
'Another disgusting incident and I'm sick of it'
'Another disgusting incident and I'm sick of it'
A decision to continue allowing vehicles on beaches in the Catlins will be revisited after a "disgusting" incident involving motorists harassing an endangered sea lion.
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Funding cuts floated to lower city’s rates
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Funding cuts floated to lower city’s rates
The Invercargill City Council is looking to cut part of the funding for Stadium Southland and Great South in an effort to keep rates down.
Gymnast raises the bar
Gymnast raises the bar
Queenstown has its first internationally-recognised gymnast.