Man taken to hospital after Balclutha crash
A man was taken to hospital after a two-car crash involving a driving instructor and student in Balclutha today.
Personalising Arrowtown’s war dead
Personalising Arrowtown’s war dead
A passionate Arrowtowner, Denise Heckler got the idea for a memorial panel remembering Arrowtown’s WW1 victims when she saw a panel beside the Glenorchy Hall several years ago.
Festival head-turners
Festival head-turners
It's an Arrowtown Autumn Festival first.
Cooking up a fundraiser
Cooking up a fundraiser
Queenstown's future ice hockey stars are taking over an iconic Arrowtown business tomorrow, to help cover the costs of their 2025 season.
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Civic trust’s audit costs ‘very, very sobering’
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Civic trust’s audit costs ‘very, very sobering’
A key driver for the Oamaru heritage tourism sector says "disproportionate" audit costs are a significance issue.
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Hydro catchments driest in 93 years
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Hydro catchments driest in 93 years
New Zealand’s controlled hydro catchments — the main driver to keep the lights on during winter — have had the driest start to the year in 93 years of historic records.
Accused of abuse on flight
Accused of abuse on flight
A 44-year-old Western Australian woman has landed in court after allegedly abusing and physically assaulting Jetstar crew during a Queenstown to Sydney flight on Monday.
Ex-councillor’s claims false; legal advice being sought: Fish & Game
Ex-councillor’s claims false; legal advice being sought: Fish & Game
Southland Fish & Game has struck back against claims by a former councillor, calling his accusations false and unfair, and is seeking legal advice.
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Silicon Valley tycoon's Queenstown 'acquisition binge'
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Silicon Valley tycoon's Queenstown 'acquisition binge'
An American Silicon Valley entrepreneur who calls Queenstown his second home is determined to bring more life to Lake Wakatipu — for both commuting and watersports.
Bumper penguin season on way for Ōamaru?
Bumper penguin season on way for Ōamaru?
Birds in the Ōamaru blue penguin colony have begun laying their eggs almost three months early, sparking hope of a bumper season.
Sub-zero start for some in South
Sub-zero start for some in South
It's a chilly start for many in the South this morning, with sub-zero temperatures and frosts in some areas.
Documentary recalls service in East Timor
Documentary recalls service in East Timor
With his documentary airing on Anzac Day, a Gore man wants to remind people of the experience, service and sacrifice of the contemporary veteran.
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Plan to extend alcohol ban area during festival
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Plan to extend alcohol ban area during festival
The Central Otago District Council looks set to extend alcohol bans in the region during the blossom festival, as police say the event itself causes them little issue but the drinking around it is...
Teaching children importance of remembrance focus of event
Teaching children importance of remembrance focus of event
Learning the importance of Anzac Day and remembering the fallen soldiers from a young age is the aim of an event in Invercargill this week.
Hooker Valley Track bridge permanently shut
Hooker Valley Track bridge permanently shut
After heavy rainfall at Easter weekend, a bridge on the Hooker Valley Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, has been closed permanently by the Department of Conservation ...
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Call for ACC support for volunteer firefighters
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Call for ACC support for volunteer firefighters
Queenstown's volunteer fire brigade secretary Katherine Lamont is determined to fight tooth and nail for her colleagues across the country to get the same ACC coverage as their paid colleagues.
Milford Sound-Homer Tunnel road to retain speed limit
Milford Sound-Homer Tunnel road to retain speed limit
The road between Milford Sound and Homer Tunnel will retain its current speed limit.
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Owaka apprentice gets $17k payout over sacking
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Owaka apprentice gets $17k payout over sacking
An Owaka apprentice mechanic has been paid $17,000 after he was illegally sacked for losing his driver’s licence.
Vandalism of reserve ‘gutless’
Vandalism of reserve ‘gutless’
The action of a vandal doing burnouts on a community reserve in Kakanui has been called "pretty gutless".
Man swung strap-on penis at woman
Man swung strap-on penis at woman
A man who brandished a strap-on penis from his shorts while going to a bank has admitted a charge of offensive behaviour when he appeared in the Greymouth District Court.