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Art hub holding first exhibition
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Art hub holding first exhibition
"No Place Like Home" is the first formal exhibition at the new Community Art Hub in Palmerston.
North Otago competitors shine
North Otago competitors shine
North Otago made its presence felt on the national rodeo circuit this season, when three competitors won national titles.
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Youth centre brings Muslims together to break fast
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Youth centre brings Muslims together to break fast
A local Queenstown group has made it a tradition to give back to the community during the spiritual month of Ramadan, which wrapped up at the beginning of the week.
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of staff.
Council puts wastewater results on website
Council puts wastewater results on website
The Queenstown Lakes District Council says it is publishing wastewater testing data on its website so the community has "accurate information".
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Minister bullish on future of tourism industry
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Minister bullish on future of tourism industry
New Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston did not pull any punches in Queenstown yesterday, labelling a tired rhetoric around the attractiveness, or otherwise, of working in the industry...
Solar farm plan for Invercargill
Solar farm plan for Invercargill
Invercargill might not be the sunniest place in the country — but the sun will hopefully soon shine on a new project in the city.
Book explores chapter of NZ fashion history
Book explores chapter of NZ fashion history
Yesterday a group of mostly women gathered in PaperPlus, in Alexandra, eager to get their hands on their own copies of the book which weaves together fashion history and the extraordinary story of...
Blood test costs frustrating residents
Blood test costs frustrating residents
Hamstrung by living in a "rural area", residents of Wānaka are facing a growing frustration as they are forced to pay for blood tests and other services that are typically publicly funded.
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Joint water CCO preferred option
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Joint water CCO preferred option
THE future of Waitaki’s water management will become clearer when the the Waitaki District Council meets today to consider adopting a joint water services council-controlled organisation (CCO) as...
Council staff speeding less: report
Council staff speeding less: report
Staff at a southern council appear to be slowing down on the roads after the organisation made headlines last year for speeding vehicles.
Advice being prepared for ministers on ORC requests
Advice being prepared for ministers on ORC requests
Officials are preparing advice for ministers on how to work around the unintended consequences of blocking Otago’s new plan for water management.
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Coronet Peak replanting project ‘visionary’
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Coronet Peak replanting project ‘visionary’
A "visionary" project to recloak a large swath of Coronet Peak near Arrowtown has begun.
Kidzone falls to lack of funds
Kidzone falls to lack of funds
One of the most popular events for children in Southland has been placed on hold this year because of rising costs.
Fourth youth charged with aggravated robbery in Invercargill
Fourth youth charged with aggravated robbery in Invercargill
A fourth youth has been charged with aggravated robbery following an incident in Invercargill last month, police say.
Queenstown Airport landing ranked second most beautiful in world
Queenstown Airport landing ranked second most beautiful in world
It has never been a secret to those in the South, and now Queenstown Airport's landing has received international acclaim.
Local women's rugby 'huge moment'
Local women's rugby 'huge moment'
Women's rugby in Queenstown’s come of age, literally, with the first 50-game blazers being presented after the Wakatipu Ladies team’s latest game last Saturday.
Taxpayers’ Union claim rebuffed
Taxpayers’ Union claim rebuffed
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers is pouring cold water on a New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union (NZTU) claim the council’s planning a "backdoor deal" with Ngai Tahu Property Ltd (NTP) to build an office...
Hospital wing may be empty for some time
Hospital wing may be empty for some time
Options for the now-vacant 36-room wing attached to Frankton’s Lakes District Hospital can finally be revealed. But it may be a long time before anything comes to fruition.
Beware of wandering deer
Beware of wandering deer
Drivers should watch out for deer stalking Queenstown country roads during hours of darkness.