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Report highlights challenges for wine industry

An unintended consequence of the DCC's draft local alcohol policy is that dessert wine drinkers...

Report highlights challenges for wine industry

The NZ wine industry is concerned about the effects of declining sales, cost increases and cheaper, lower-quality imported wine, despite selling prices for wine having increased.

Marching on

The Blue Jay Southland U13s. Photos: Nina Tapu

Marching on

The gloves were on and sparkling clean, the boots and hats were all in perfect order and the salutes were sharp at ILT Stadium Southland yesterday for the first day of the New Zealand National...

Bluff Oyster Festival’s alcohol licence at risk

The southern food festival has attracted more than 4000 people to the small town for a day of...

Bluff Oyster Festival’s alcohol licence at risk

The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes in over glassware for beverages.

Apology for surprise roadwork

Apology for surprise roadwork

The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is saying sorry to travellers held up for lengthy periods by roadworks in the Buller Gorge and near Reefton, with no warning of the delays.

Local charities granted over $2.6m funding

Local charities granted over $2.6m funding

The new Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre, has been awarded the biggest chunk of the Central Lakes Trust (CLT) final funding round for the 2024-25 financial year, with $1.1 million awarded...

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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter

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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter

Property values have been kept at a virtual standstill this summer in the Waitaki district.

Council make-up set for changes

The lineup around the all-male West Coast Regional Council table looks set for some significant changes, five months out from candidate nominations opening.

New electric boiler aiding decarbonisation

New electric boiler aiding decarbonisation

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) operations lead Daryl Haggerty(left), Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds and SIT Kaumatua Michael Skerrett officiated at the opening ceremony of SIT’s electric...

Diary shows fish, insect numbers down

Diary shows fish, insect numbers down

I keep a fishing diary and have done so since the 1960s.

Obituary: Bill Verrall, teacher, writer

Obituary: Bill Verrall, teacher, writer

Educator and author William (Bill) Thomas Eric Ibrahim Verrall was an outdoorsman who had a deep love of his patch of paradise, Fiordland.

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School assaults prompt disciplinary action

Waitaki Girls’ High School. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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School assaults prompt disciplinary action

Two assaults at Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month have prompted action from the board of trustees.

'Extreme' wildfire risk closes popular reserve

'Extreme' wildfire risk closes popular reserve

The "extreme" risk of wildfire after an extended run of hot and dry weather has forced the closure of the Mt Iron Reserve in Wānaka.

Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire

There was also a shortage of relief trucks which were used when firetrucks were being serviced or...

Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire

Emergency crews are battling a 500 square meter blaze in Wānaka.

Musicians sing out to fund cancer treatment

Jane Campbell (left) and Vanessa Harvey perform during a concert to raise funds for Christchurch...

Musicians sing out to fund cancer treatment

A lineup of all-female musicians sang their hearts out last night to help raise funds for a beloved Gore native’s $800,000 cancer treatment.

'One of the worst things I've ever seen or smelt or felt in my life'

The eels were found dead in the Low Burn stream near Brydone, south of Gore in February. Photo:...

'One of the worst things I've ever seen or smelt or felt in my life'

A Mataura dairy farmer has been fined $130,000 for contaminating a nearby stream, resulting in the death of thousands of eels.

Mother, daughter festival guests

Mother, daughter festival guests

A special bonding experience awaits a mother and daughter at one of Wanaka’s largest festivals.

'Final call for Mr B Pitt' at Queenstown Airport

'Final call for Mr B Pitt': Prank turns heads at Queenstown Airport

Air New Zealand's "final call for a Mr B Pitt" caused more than a few excited glances at Queenstown Airport yesterday morning.

Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival

Queenstown's Wasabi Choir performing at the last Wanaka Festival. PHOTO: Deanna Gerlach

Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival

Ethnic communities from Wānaka and Queenstown are excited to showcase their cultural diversity at this year’s Wānaka Festival of Colour.

Food and wine festival ripe for the picking

Ripe Wine and Food Festival will be showcasing 26 of Central Otago’s best wineries. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Food and wine festival ripe for the picking

There are tickets still available for the Ripe Wine and Food Festival to be held at Glendhu Station next weekend.

Another day, another podium for Robinson

Alice Robinson (left) grabs another podium finish, second place at the FIS Giant Slalom. PHOTO:...

Another day, another podium for Robinson

Alice Robinson has continued her exceptional podium streak, claiming her career 17th and seventh consecutive Giant Slalom World Cup podium.

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