$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way
$7m Forrester Gallery extension under way
The beginning of a $7 million extension project of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery was marked yesterday with a ground-breaking ceremony at the site.
South urged to prep for ‘pretty nasty’ weather
South urged to prep for ‘pretty nasty’ weather
Potentially "pretty nasty" weather is on the way for the southern regions at the start of next week, and MetService is urging residents to batten down the hatches.
Report highlights challenges for wine industry
Report highlights challenges for wine industry
The NZ wine industry is concerned about the effects of declining sales, cost increases and cheaper, lower-quality imported wine, despite selling prices for wine having increased.
Marching on
Marching on
The gloves were on and sparkling clean, the boots and hats were all in perfect order and the salutes were sharp at ILT Stadium Southland yesterday for the first day of the New Zealand National...
Bluff Oyster Festival’s alcohol licence at risk
Bluff Oyster Festival’s alcohol licence at risk
The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes in over glassware for beverages.
Apology for surprise roadwork
Apology for surprise roadwork
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is saying sorry to travellers held up for lengthy periods by roadworks in the Buller Gorge and near Reefton, with no warning of the delays.
Local charities granted over $2.6m funding
Local charities granted over $2.6m funding
The new Cromwell Memorial Hall and Events Centre, has been awarded the biggest chunk of the Central Lakes Trust (CLT) final funding round for the 2024-25 financial year, with $1.1 million awarded...
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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter
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Property values inch up 0.3% in quarter
Property values have been kept at a virtual standstill this summer in the Waitaki district.
Council make-up set for changes
Council make-up set for changes
The lineup around the all-male West Coast Regional Council table looks set for some significant changes, five months out from candidate nominations opening.
New electric boiler aiding decarbonisation
New electric boiler aiding decarbonisation
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) operations lead Daryl Haggerty(left), Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds and SIT Kaumatua Michael Skerrett officiated at the opening ceremony of SIT’s electric...
Diary shows fish, insect numbers down
Diary shows fish, insect numbers down
I keep a fishing diary and have done so since the 1960s.
Obituary: Bill Verrall, teacher, writer
Obituary: Bill Verrall, teacher, writer
Educator and author William (Bill) Thomas Eric Ibrahim Verrall was an outdoorsman who had a deep love of his patch of paradise, Fiordland.
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
Two assaults at Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month have prompted action from the board of trustees.
'Extreme' wildfire risk closes popular reserve
'Extreme' wildfire risk closes popular reserve
The "extreme" risk of wildfire after an extended run of hot and dry weather has forced the closure of the Mt Iron Reserve in Wānaka.
Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire
Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire
Emergency crews are battling a 500 square meter blaze in Wānaka.
Musicians sing out to fund cancer treatment
Musicians sing out to fund cancer treatment
A lineup of all-female musicians sang their hearts out last night to help raise funds for a beloved Gore native’s $800,000 cancer treatment.
'One of the worst things I've ever seen or smelt or felt in my life'
'One of the worst things I've ever seen or smelt or felt in my life'
A Mataura dairy farmer has been fined $130,000 for contaminating a nearby stream, resulting in the death of thousands of eels.
Mother, daughter festival guests
Mother, daughter festival guests
A special bonding experience awaits a mother and daughter at one of Wanaka’s largest festivals.
'Final call for Mr B Pitt' at Queenstown Airport
'Final call for Mr B Pitt': Prank turns heads at Queenstown Airport
Air New Zealand's "final call for a Mr B Pitt" caused more than a few excited glances at Queenstown Airport yesterday morning.
Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival
Food, dance, music and colour to launch festival
Ethnic communities from Wānaka and Queenstown are excited to showcase their cultural diversity at this year’s Wānaka Festival of Colour.