School bike bus rolls in
School bike bus rolls in
Arthurs Point kids are welcoming in the new school year with a new option for getting to school.
Show-and-tell on rare albatross
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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
Plenty of interest at shearing champs
Owaka Speed Shears was a huge success on Waitangi Day.
Firefighters proud to represent Balclutha
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
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
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
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
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
Club hosts Finn championships
Sails filled Caroline Bay as Finn-class racing returned to Timaru.
20th Relay for Life returns to all-night
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
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
Heartfelt need for annual appeal
Heart disease can happen to anyone, anywhere, any time, even to someone you love ...