Milford Sound booming as Chinese visitors return
Peak visitors expected at Milford for Chinese New Year
A southern tourism mecca appears poised to set a record for the number of visitors as Chinese New Year approaches.
Travellers warned of delays
Travellers warned of delays
Work affecting a major highway in Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’
‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’
An event at Timaru’s Richard Pearse Airport is set to make the economy soar.
Workshop to teach AI tool use
Workshop to teach AI tool use
The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local business owners, leaders and professionals to invest in themselves and their businesses by attending an upcoming AI master class.
Odyssey recounted
Odyssey recounted
A Timaru-born author has delved into his vivid diary entries to create an engaging and fascinating travel memoir of adventuring through Africa in a giant Bedford truck in the 1970s.
Consent sought for changes
Consent sought for changes
Accommodation changes were brought before a hearing panel in Alexandra this week.
Project brings up milestone
Project brings up milestone
A project to record personal memories of life in Central Otago is so successful it needs more volunteers to help out.
How Prophets Rock got its name
How Prophets Rock got its name
If you are seeking spectacular vistas, a walk up the Omeo Gully Track to Prophets Rock is both rewarding and can bring some understanding to some of Central Otago’s rich past.
Shear speed of speed shearers
Shear speed of speed shearers
Owaka Speed Shears kicked off the South Otago circuit with a buzzing crowd.
United despite our differences, views
United despite our differences, views
As this is my first time writing in the Clutha Leader this year, I hope you have had a great start to 2026 and also an enjoyable Waitangi weekend.
Runners entering hurt locker
Runners entering hurt locker
At least four Queenstowners are tackling New Zealand’s premier ultra-trail running event this weekend — the Tarawera 100-miler (163km this year) in and around Rotorua.
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Queenstown teen's eye socket shattered in assault
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Queenstown teen's eye socket shattered in assault
A Fijian teenager who shattered the eye socket of a Queenstown high school student with multiple punches could be deported.
Boil water notice lifted after dead possum found
Boil water notice lifted after dead possum found in reservoir
A boil water notice issued for Roxburgh following the discovery of a dead possum in a reservoir yesterday has now been lifted.
Invercargill residents warned not to approach wanted man
Invercargill residents warned not to approach wanted man
A wanted man on the run from police may be in Invercargill and police are warning he should not be approached.
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‘Boy racer - rural style’ sport has pull
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‘Boy racer - rural style’ sport has pull
"Boy racer - rural style."
QLDC initiates road safety video for international tourists
QLDC initiates road safety video for international tourists
Queenstown Lakes District Council has teamed up with local police to create videos for tourists promoting safe driving in the region.
No sign yet of 'hundreds of dead birds', Doc says
No sign yet of 'hundreds of dead birds', Doc says
Initial investigations into claims of hundreds of dead birds around the Lake Te Anau shoreline have so far turned up nothing out of the ordinary.
Cap could run down infrastructure: councils
Cap could run down infrastructure: councils
A southern council fears the government’s proposed rates capping will impact flood protection in the region.
Trouble flares in North Otago town
Trouble flares in North Otago town
A ceiling was set on fire and a car damaged by marine flares in incidents being investigated by Oamaru police.
Vintage club goes modern to fund new shed
Vintage club goes modern to fund new shed
Forget grocery hampers and loads of firewood — the Central Southland Vintage Machinery Club knows how to run a raffle with real horsepower.