Rare land snail filmed laying an egg
Rare land snail filmed laying an egg
A Department of Conservation ranger caring for a population of Powelliphanta augusta snails in Hokitika has for the first time caught a snail laying an egg on video.
Young man killed in Cromwell crash named
Young man killed in Cromwell crash named
The young man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Cromwell in March has been named.
Next moves by councils over water
Next moves by councils over water
The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.
'Light seen' as search for tramper intensifies
'Light seen' as search for tramper intensifies
The family of missing tramper Eli Sweeting say a light was spotted near where he went missing in Fiordland as they seek support to help find him.
Oamaru house damaged in fire
Oamaru house damaged in fire
Firefighters clear up at the site of a house fire Oamaru this evening.
Sowry’s new Olympic gig
Sowry’s new Olympic gig
Outgoing Queenstown Airport boss Glen Sowry has just been elected as the new New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) chair.
Take a bow, Showbiz Queenstown
Take a bow, Showbiz Queenstown
With Showbiz Queenstown entering its second half-century with Into The Woods starting next week, it’s surely time to make a song and dance about it.
Local power couple behind feature film
Local power couple behind feature film
Today is hugely special for Queenstown couple Jordana Stott and Lance Giles.
World War 2 tribute in song
World War 2 tribute in song
Central Otago Regional Choir is performing in Arrowtown this Saturday in a tribute concert to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2.
Film feast for two-wheel devotees
Film feast for two-wheel devotees
Eight inspirational short cycling films will be shown in Arrowtown and Glenorchy as The Big Bike Film Night dismounts in Arrowtown and Glenorchy this coming Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sake gold struck in home of sake
Sake gold struck in home of sake
Queenstown's Zenkuro Sake owners and staff are super-happy about winning gold for their Zenkuro Drip Pressed Shizuku at the inaugural Tokyo Sake Challenge in Japan — they’re celebrating the brewery...
‘Honoured’ by national wins
‘Honoured’ by national wins
Two Queenstown travel agents have been honoured with the top awards at the 2025 National Travel Industry Awards.
Caribe has spread it wings
Caribe has spread it wings
The slice of Latin America on Queenstown’s Mall has just got bigger.
Bronze medal ‘bittersweet’
Bronze medal ‘bittersweet’
While Ice Blacks head coach Queenstowner Cam Frear is stoked his charges secured the bronze medal at last week’s IIHF Division 2 Group B champs in Dunedin, he admits it’s "a bit bittersweet".
Stampede ready to charge
Stampede ready to charge
From friends to foes in less than a week.
White Horse Cup humdinger looming
White Horse Cup humdinger looming
Stand by for a humdinger when Central Otago’s top two rugby sides clash in Queenstown this Saturday.
Local fighters impress
Local fighters impress
Two young Queenstown fighters have returned from Wellington with wins under their belts following impressive performances at the Tory Fight Night 2.
Lack of carparks blamed for injuries
Lack of carparks blamed for injuries
A shortage of carparks in Skird St in Alexandra has led to some senior citizens falling and being injured on uneven concrete.
Actors’ efforts help clinch win
Actors’ efforts help clinch win
A trio of Cromwell amateur actors has helped a Queenstown playwright take top spot in Remarkable Theatre’s Pint-Sized Plays competition.
Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem
Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem
The global trend of movie-goers making a mess of theatres during A Minecraft Movie has not reached Central Otago.