Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Musical theatre company Showbiz Queenstown was the big winner at the 12th annual Otago Southland Theatre Awards at the weekend.
Workshop about name for venue
Workshop about name for venue
A chance to have a say in the naming of the new civic building in Cromwell will be on offer next week.
‘Good old-fashioned entertainment’
‘Good old-fashioned entertainment’
The machines may have been vintage but they were in vogue at Edendale at the weekend, as the Crank Up warmed up its engine for another year.
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
The CODC could be in line to receive $1.25 million per year from Santana Minerals Ltd as part of an agreement that would grant access to council-owned roads for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.
Sun comes out to shine on stars at summer concert
Sun comes out to shine on stars at summer concert
Iggy Pop was not the only star putting on a show in Wanaka at the weekend.
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Book tracks North Otago rail history
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Book tracks North Otago rail history
Oamaru Steam and Rail and the Rail History of North Otago, the past, the present, the future, is a soon-to-be published limited-edition reference book that tells the story of North Otago Railways.
Community pays tribute to 'true Southern girl'
Community pays tribute to 'true Southern girl'
A Milton veterinarian who died in a suspected homicide has been remembered as "the perfect example of a beautiful human" by her friends and family.
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Council not enforcing gorse rules: residents
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Council not enforcing gorse rules: residents
Cardrona residents have voiced frustration over the regional council’s inability to enforce rules as absentee landowners allow the spread of gorse and broom in the valley.
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Struggling store makes appeal: shop local
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Struggling store makes appeal: shop local
Tapanui is facing the closure of its hardware store as concerns mount about the end of small town shopping.
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Post shop to appeal closure decision
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Post shop to appeal closure decision
Owners of an Oamaru post shop say they will appeal a shock decision by NZ Post to close the outlet.
Police issue warning after fatal Glenorchy crash
Police issue warning after fatal Glenorchy crash
One person has died and another is in a serious condition after a crash in Glenorchy this morning, prompting a "firm message" from Southern police.
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Still ‘good’ quality but ripening delayed
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Still ‘good’ quality but ripening delayed
Unseasonably chilly temperatures have been affecting horticulture farmers across Upper Clutha and local produce is suffering.
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Man ‘lost for words’ over support
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Man ‘lost for words’ over support
His car was torched and he was facing a hefty bill, but a pensioner’s ordeal has ended with a massive outpouring of support from the Gore community.
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Rates rise now 11.6% as savings sought
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Rates rise now 11.6% as savings sought
A projected rates rise of 19% for the Queenstown Lakes district has been pared back to 11.6%.
Major fire rips through luxury Fiordland Lodge
Major fire rips through luxury Fiordland Lodge
One of the owners of the five-star Fiordland Lodge hit by a major fire last night says she's relieved everyone got out "safe and well".
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Mayoral citation for ‘magnificent gift’
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Mayoral citation for ‘magnificent gift’
The philanthropists behind Queenstown’s community arts centre, Te Atamira, have been honoured with a mayoral citation.
Alcohol harm underestimated: medical officer
Alcohol harm underestimated: medical officer
A public health expert has painted a sobering picture of the impacts of alcohol on society, saying consumption needs to reduce drastically.
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Unlicensed taxi driver caught drink-driving, speeding
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Unlicensed taxi driver caught drink-driving, speeding
A Sri Lankan man was only three months into a five-year work visa when he was caught drink-driving, speeding and illegally working as a taxi driver in Wānaka.
Reflecting school’s values
Reflecting school’s values
A colourful new mural is welcoming Waitaki Girls’ High School students for the start of the school year.
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Curling for more than 50 years
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Curling for more than 50 years
A Naseby curler who has competed in every Masters Games in Dunedin since they were first held in the city in 1992 says he has no plans to give up the sport while he is still "kicking".