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ORC applies for enforcement order over plant
Problems with a sewerage plant near Queenstown are to be dealt with in court.
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Doc responding after rat found in sanctuary, it says
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Doc responding after rat found in sanctuary, it says
The Department of Conservation (Doc) says it will keep working hard to keep Ulva Island predator-free after the recent discovery of a dead rat in the sanctuary.
Govt eager for big increase in international tourists: PM
Govt eager for big increase in international tourists: PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government wants tourism "turned on big-time internationally" in response to the Queenstown mayor's call for more funding for the sector.
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Kept up at night over infrastructure: deputy mayor
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Kept up at night over infrastructure: deputy mayor
Queenstown's ability to keep up with rapid housing growth amid an infrastructure deficit is "the thing that keeps me and others up at night", the deputy mayor says.
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Bid projects undecided still: Mayor
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Bid projects undecided still: Mayor
It came as a surprise to the Central Otago mayor to read a new hospital and gondola in Queenstown would be included in a bid to the government for a regional economic growth deal for the district.
Men sentenced for lighting devastating blaze in key wetlands
Men sentenced for lighting devastating blaze in key wetlands
Two men ignited and fled from the fire that turned a large part of the Awarua Wetlands into a desolate wasteland.
Teen killed in South Canterbury crash named
Teen killed in South Canterbury crash named
Police have named the 18-year-old who died after a single-vehicle crash in the Mackenzie district on December 19.
Predator found in Ulva Island sanctuary
Predator found in Ulva Island sanctuary
The predator-free status of Ulva Island is at risk once again after a rat was found in the sanctuary.
QLDC taken to court over wastewater treatment plant
QLDC taken to court over wastewater treatment plant
Otago Regional Council is going to court in an effort to force Queenstown's council to fix issues with its troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant.
'The timing is right for this one now'
'The timing is right for this one now'
If you have ever wanted to own an entire village, now is your chance. Again.
Man cleared of Queenstown rape charges
Man cleared of Queenstown rape charges
After three days of evidence, it took a jury 30 minutes to clear a man on charges of sexual violation at a Queenstown mountain.
Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire
Pair fined thousands over Southland wetland fire
Two people have been fined thousands of dollars two years on from a fire which devastated Southland's Awarua Wetlands.
Consent platform lauded
Consent platform lauded
Local building professionals have feedback for Clutha District Council’s new Objective Build platform.
Regenerating bush showcased in walk
Regenerating bush showcased in walk
A larger-than-usual group took the opportunity to learn more about the Catlins bush at the weekend.
Local Legends: Kath and Jules Witt
Local Legends: Kath and Jules Witt
Kath and Jules Witt are the winners of this week’s Clutha Leader Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
Thirty years of horse healing
Thirty years of horse healing
Clutha Community Riding celebrated its 30th birthday last month.
Community bangs the drum for group
Community bangs the drum for group
A musical movement is drumming up support in Balclutha.
Breast screening push
Breast screening push
Primary health provider WellSouth wants to improve breast check rates throughout the South, including in Clutha.
Clutha Boot Market
Clutha Boot Market
From fresh fruit and vegetables to garden goods, gifts, coffee and breakfast, the Clutha Boot Market is thriving and organisers are looking to expand its range and setting.
Best fishing below Balclutha
Best fishing below Balclutha
The most popular and productive fishing on the lower Clutha/Mata-Au river was below Balclutha, a year-long Otago Fish & Game survey shows.