‘East of Eden’ filming heads west
Oamaru filming for the Netflix adaptation of the Californian saga East of Eden, based on John Steinbeck’s novel of the same name, wrapped up in the small hours of yesterday morning.
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Call to pause new connections to plant
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Call to pause new connections to plant
New connections to Queenstown’s troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant should be paused until issues with its disposal system can be addressed, the deputy mayor says.
Toxic algae prompts warnings for region
Toxic algae prompts warnings for region
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region.
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Legacy of quarry owner carved in stone
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Legacy of quarry owner carved in stone
Farmer, contractor, quarryman.
Sculpture takes shape despite setback
Sculpture takes shape despite setback
It was rotten luck in Naseby this week when a tree to be sculpted was found to be less sound than expected once it was cut.
Sisters running hot at ice swim champs
Sisters running hot at ice swim champs
Two Alexandra sisters are showing chilly determination — bagging titles and medals on the world stage of ice swimming.
Over 600 cars on show
Over 600 cars on show
More than 600 cars will be on display as a popular Central Otago car show returns to the Alpha St recreation ground today.
Region’s fruit fly risk seen as low
Region’s fruit fly risk seen as low
The risk of an Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) outbreak harming Central Otago’s million-dollar apple and pear industry is low, according to New Zealand’s biosecurity commissioner north...
Jail for drugs, firearms, assault
Jail for drugs, firearms, assault
A man who knocked out a stranger’s teeth with knuckle-dusters had a cache of illegal firearms in his closet, a court has heard.
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Mayor challenges LGNZ on tourist levy
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Mayor challenges LGNZ on tourist levy
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers believes lobbying by Local Government New Zealand for International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy funding to be shared with local councils is outside its remit.
Dog run a field of dreams
Dog run a field of dreams
From a bird’s-eye view, it looks like an elaborate artwork.
End of an era for Gibbston winery summer concerts
End of an era for Gibbston winery summer concerts
Thousands of people will enjoy the Greenstone Gibbston Valley Summer Concert for one last time today.
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Springs the venue to mark Wetland Day
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Springs the venue to mark Wetland Day
World Wetland Day is right around the corner and this year’s celebration will take place at Wanaka’s Bullock Creek Hatchery Springs.
Excavator causes four-hour outage
Excavator causes four-hour outage
An excavator was the cause of an unplanned outage which left over 100 Central Otago Aurora Energy customers without power earlier this week.
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Chance for public to explore reserve
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Chance for public to explore reserve
The public has a chance to join a guided tour of a southern conservation group’s showpiece reserve tomorrow.
Inspections of yellow bins to resume
Inspections of yellow bins to resume
Increasing rates of contamination in recycling across the Southland region has prompted action from councils, with yellow-bin inspections being implemented soon.
Man dodges conviction after admitting assault
Man dodges conviction after admitting assault
A Queenstown man who gave a bar manager a "dead leg" after being refused more drinks has dodged a conviction.
Alleged dealer in custody
Alleged dealer in custody
A Tapanui man will remain in custody after appearing in the Queenstown District Court on multiple drugs charges on Thursday.
Upgrade brought forward
Upgrade brought forward
Queenstown Lakes District Council intends to begin work on a $6.3 million upgrade of Luggate’s drinking water scheme three years earlier than expected.
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Weather is cold comfort for some
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Weather is cold comfort for some
Many people have been complaining about the cool summer.