Alleged speedster’s name suppressed
Alleged speedster’s name suppressed
A man charged with operating a 2019 Lamborghini Huracan with an unnecessary exhibition of speed in Queenstown will keep his name secret, for now at least.
Cats, coffee and southern pride
Cats, coffee and southern pride
Invercargill - home of the tuatara, Burt Munro and - somewhat surprisingly to many - the birthplace of instant coffee.
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Mirror pond at gardens being cleaned of silt
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Mirror pond at gardens being cleaned of silt
The sparkle is gone from the Oamaru Public Gardens’ mirror pond.
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Council tackling water supply issue
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Council tackling water supply issue
Work to rectify a drinking-water supply issue at Glenavy is progressing, the Waimate District Council says.
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Young anglers a rare catch
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Young anglers a rare catch
Most of the other anglers I meet on the river are old codgers like myself, or at least middle-aged codgers, but very few are young people, which is a pity.
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125th anniversary of camp to be celebrated
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125th anniversary of camp to be celebrated
Glenavy Fishing Camp is turning 125 this year.
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Proposed wind farm layout ‘under revision’
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Proposed wind farm layout ‘under revision’
The layout of a proposed wind farm at Kurow is being changed following community feedback.
Supreme wool up for judging
Supreme wool up for judging
One of farming’s royal prizes will be on offer at the Wānaka A&P show this weekend.
Show tradition for more than 20 years
Show tradition for more than 20 years
For over two decades, one Southland local has been coming to the Wānaka Show not just to display his best breeds but to enjoy the atmosphere of a beloved tradition.
Children’s medical trust to benefit from golf event
Children’s medical trust to benefit from golf event
The Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust will be this year’s recipients of the annual Wānaka Golf Club’s charity golf tournament.
Harvest fest to focus on food resilience
Harvest fest to focus on food resilience
WAO is cooking up some exciting workshops for another harvest festival next week to help people become more food resilient.
Trust hands out more than $1m in grants to community
Trust hands out more than $1m in grants to community
Central Lakes Trust has granted $1,024,959 to benefit the regional community at its first board meeting for 2025.
Aim for Wānaka to top Qtown as food destination
Aim for Wānaka to top Queenstown as food destination
Wānaka should supercede Queenstown as Central Otago’s culinary hub, a restaurateur says.
Support services see rise in demand
Support services see rise in demand
An increasing demand for the local foodbank has attracted national NGO, Kiwi Harvest, to donate one of their food trucks.
World Cup podium finish for para skier
World Cup podium finish for para skier
Paralympic skier Corey Peters finished in third place at the FIS Para Alpine Super G World Cup held in Italy last week.
Council blows the budget on staff
Council blows the budget on staff
Waitaki District Council staff costs are expected to be $1.4million over budget by the end of 2024-25.
Jazz and Blues Festival coming
Jazz and Blues Festival coming
The Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Festival will soon fill the streets of Oamaru with music.
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Glenavy camp soon to turn 125
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Glenavy camp soon to turn 125
Glenavy Fishing Camp is turning 125 this year.
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Club’s history booked in, ready for centenary
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Club’s history booked in, ready for centenary
A book to celebrate 100 years of the Rotary Club of Oamaru will be released in time for its centennial.
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Te Hā o Maru opens medical centre
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Te Hā o Maru opens medical centre
To bridge a gap, Te Hā o Maru Health and Social Services has opened a new medical clinic in Coquet St in Oamaru.