Race again central as couple renew vows
Ten years ago, Mark “Sharky” Smoothy and Alyssa Coe stopped in their tracks during Challenge Wanaka to profess their love for and commitment to each other.
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Call for change: ‘Milford is just chaos’
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Call for change: ‘Milford is just chaos’
The gateway to New Zealand’s jewel in the crown is a mishmash of decaying buildings owned by angst-ridden tourism bosses, many with flaky permissions to be there.
Central Otago rates rise increased to 14.03%
Central Otago rates rise increased to 14.03%
Central Otago communities may be "blessed", but they are also facing even higher rates bills than anticipated just three weeks ago.
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Regional deal proposal in pipeline
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Regional deal proposal in pipeline
A pitch for a regional deal with central government from Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago will be put in front of each council before a proposal is finalised.
Recycling rule breakers could lose bins
Recycling rule breakers could lose bins
A new ‘three-strikes’ system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.
Mt Iron reserve closures continue
Mt Iron reserve closures continue
Wanaka's Mt Iron Reserve was periodically closed to the public at the weekend, following a lengthy period of hot, dry weather causing tinder-dry vegetation conditions and extreme fire risks.
Houses 'very lucky' to escape damage in fire
Houses 'very lucky' to escape damage in fire
A North Canterbury helicopter pilot says locals were very lucky to escape property damage, after a scrub fire in Hurunui over the weekend.
Tournament promotes healthy choices
Tournament promotes healthy choices
An inaugural tournament tapping into the diverse North Otago Pasifika community focused on participation with an underlying health message in Oamaru at the weekend.
Hot weather draws crowds to A&P show
Hot weather draws crowds to A&P show
Ice creams melted and crowds flocked to the pavilion for a respite from the searing heat at the Mt Benger A&P Show in Roxburgh on Saturday.
Power restored after over 400 affected by outage
Power restored after over 400 affected by outage
Power has been restored after more than 400 Aurora customers were once again without power due to an unplanned outage this morning.
National Lamb Day goes down well
National Lamb Day goes down well
More than 250 people whiled away a sunny day at Totara Estate on Saturday for National Lamb Day 2025.
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale
There were bittersweet feelings as a long-standing South Otago sheep stud held the first of two dispersal sales last week.
High-quality competition at packed Southern Shears
High-quality competition at packed Southern Shears
The Southern Shears is finished for another year after a grand showcase of the best shearing competitors doing what they do best.
School heart of community
School heart of community
Over 10 years, Queenstown’s Shotover Primary School’s grown to become the heart of the Shotover Country community.
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On-site repairs once Paua Shell dries out
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On-site repairs once Paua Shell dries out
Automotive paint may be used to repair Riverton’s Paua Shell.
SH1 now reopened after crash in Edendale
SH1 now reopened after single-vehicle crash in Edendale
State Highway 1 in Edendale, between Coal Pit Rd and North Rd, has now reopened after a single-vehicle crash about 3pm today.
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Domestic visitors lead local spending
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Domestic visitors lead local spending
Big-spending South Island domestic visitors played an important role in stabilising Wānaka’s spring and early summer tourism market.
Supermarket in Gore evacuated
Supermarket in Gore evacuated
Woolworths in Gore was evacuated about 4.30pm today after an alarm was triggered.
Rare honour bestowed by Cambodia
Rare honour bestowed by Cambodia
A Queenstown couple have received Cambodia’s highest honour for their work in education.
Confidence a buyer for church will come forward
Confidence a buyer for church will come forward
A treasured Hāwea church is still up for sale, with plans to build a larger church already in motion.