‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500
Mataura School celebrated 150 years since it first opened with a jubilee at the weekend, bringing together past staff, pupils and family to share memories of their time at the school.
‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge
‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge
Papakaio School knows it takes a village to raise a child.
Roundabout project going to plan so far
Roundabout project going to plan so far
The $250 million upgrade of Queenstown’s BP roundabout and connecting roads remains on time and budget, the NZ Transport Agency says.
Sun shines on Family Fun Day
Sun shines on Family Fun Day
It may be March, but you would be forgiven for thinking summer was in full swing in Oamaru over the weekend.
Warm start across South
Warm start across South
It has been a hot start to the day across southern regions, while wind warnings are in place for inland Otago and parts of Canterbury.
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
Locals are "horrified" as the road toll in Central Otago continues to rise, the mayor says.
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Weather to run hot and cold — fast
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Weather to run hot and cold — fast
Today's hot start is not going to last.
U13 team tops win with perfect score
U13 team tops win with perfect score
A roar of delight went up from spectators and competitors at the New Zealand Marching Championships on Saturday when the Hokonui under-13 team scored a perfect 13/13 in their technical march.
Freedom camping situation ‘vexatious’
Freedom camping situation ‘vexatious’
Paying campers are having to wait in line to use shower and kitchen facilities, which have allegedly been taken over by freedom campers.
Couple set to be all at sea
Couple set to be all at sea
If you’re looking for Queenstowner Peter Faul and his wife Jacquie in the next decade or so, expect to see them at sea.
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NZTA stormwater system cause of flooding: council
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NZTA stormwater system cause of flooding: council
Issues with the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi stormwater system are behind flooding issues at Kurow.
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
2025 marks a significant time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu, with a strong focus on community growth, cultural visibility and environmental sustainability, its Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere (chairman) says.
Query over affordable housing tendering
Query over affordable housing tendering
With Queenstown’s affordable housing trust using only one builder for all its Whakatipu developments, a rival builder is asking how it knows it’s getting the best price.
$250m roundabout 'on track’
$250m roundabout 'on track’
The $250 million upgrade of Queenstown’s BP roundabout and connecting roads remains on time and budget, the NZ Transport Agency says.
Queenstown hot pools full steam ahead
Queenstown hot pools full steam ahead
An Australian entrepreneur and engineer’s taking the plunge in Queenstown this year with two hot pools facilities geared towards the growing health and wellness market.
Waimate vet calls time on long career
Waimate vet calls time on long career
It was 1977 when newly-graduated veterinarian Dougall McLachlan rocked up to Waimate in his orange Morris Marina car.
Wildfire risk prompts closure of Mt Iron reserve
Wildfire risk prompts closure of Mt Iron reserve
The Queenstown Lakes District Council will close Mount Iron Reserve in Wānaka from noon on Sunday until 6am on Monday due to extreme risk of wildfire.
Slow fashion feature of show
Slow fashion feature of show
Local designers are coming together to display their finest and most durable outfits at the top sustainable fashion event of the year.
The 'Wānaka Tax': Lifestyle comes at a cost
The 'Wānaka Tax': Lifestyle comes at a cost
A recent survey says residents between Wānaka and Queenstown are happy with their quality of life, despite growing pressures such as the cost of living, rental crisis and growing mortgages.
Freemasons becoming less secretive
Freemasons becoming less secretive
One of the world’s most secret societies is becoming less secretive after losing about 45,000 members over a decade.