International recognition protects dark sky sanctuary
A heavenly veil of protection has been cast over a vast expanse of sky at the head of Lake Wakatipu.
A final farewell to a faithful fleet of Hercules
A final farewell to a faithful fleet of Hercules
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules fleet is taking a final bow around the country.
Plans for plaque to honour local man
Plans for plaque to honour local man
Queenstown man Tom Murdoch, who died in a four-wheel-driving accident in Southland last week, was "into anything outdoors", his mother says.
No intention to search for meteorite in Eyre Mountains
No intention to search for meteorite in Eyre Mountains
A meteroid which flew over the South Island sky late last Friday night is not being searched for.
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Playground upgrade progressing
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Playground upgrade progressing
West Otago youngsters have one more reason to smile lately, thanks to the efforts of a community playground group.
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Investigation suggests faulty power lines caused fire
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Investigation suggests faulty power lines caused fire
A preliminary investigation points to faulty power lines triggering the blaze which devastated 1200ha of conservation land on the Tiwai Peninsula.
Floral touch makes users extra grateful
Floral touch makes users extra grateful
A Touch of country hospitality is bringing a smile to any visitors wanting to spend a penny in Duntroon.
Who wouldn’t smile at such a brilliant sight?
Who wouldn’t smile at such a brilliant sight?
Fields of sunflowers are in season and beautifying rural North Otago once again.
Who wouldn’t smile at such a brilliant sight?
Who wouldn’t smile at such a brilliant sight?
Fields of sunflowers are in season and beautifying rural North Otago once again.
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No-show draws mixed response
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No-show draws mixed response
A meeting affecting the future of Otago's environment became a "waste of time" when the minister who organised it failed to show up.
Flight delayed after engine 'mist' seen
Flight delayed after engine 'mist' seen
Firefighters were called to Queenstown Airport yesterday because of a possible aeroplane engine fire.
Affordable senior housing receives grant
Affordable senior housing receives grant
A Wānaka housing project that will provide affordable rentals to seniors has received a $100,000 grant from a local trust that helps people in need in the Upper Clutha.
Queenstown flights delayed after engine fire scare
Queenstown flights delayed after engine fire scare
Multiple firefighters were called to the Queenstown Airport this morning due to a possible aeroplane engine on fire.
Judging the judges: competition title defended
Judging the judges: competition title defended
It's two wins in a row for St Bathans builder Archie Calder, after he won the Central Otago Stud Merino Breeders junior judging trophy yesterday.
Occupational therapist brings unique voice
Occupational therapist brings unique voice
Community Link’s newest occupational therapist has a lot to offer the diversifying Wānaka community.
Defendants request phones be returned
Defendants request phones be returned
Retrieving their phones from police was important to two people who appeared before community magistrate Sarah Steele in the Alexandra District Court on Thursday.
Frankton man named as victim of Southland crash
Frankton man named as victim of Southland crash
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash in rural Southland last week.
Water upgrade comes to town
Water upgrade comes to town
Work on one of the Invercargill City Council’s major infrastructure investments is on the home stretch.
Cause of Tiwai fire 'accidental'
Cause of Tiwai fire 'accidental'
A large fire near Tiwai Point in Southland is thought to have started from an electrical event involving a powerline.
Man found guilty of assaulting three
Man found guilty of assaulting three
A jury has found an Invercargill man guilty on 15 charges of sexual assault against two teenage girls and a young woman.