Regions

Cancer journey from depths to joy

When Jessie Sanford was diagnosed with cancer at 15, he chose to be a warrior.
Sisters set world records with icy home advantage

Alexandra sisters Heidi and Sophie Winter have toppled ice swimming world records at a national competition on their home turf.

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US billionaire appears to give up on lodge build

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US billionaire appears to give up on lodge build

American billionaire Peter Thiel appears to have given up on his plan to build a lavish lodge overlooking Lake Wānaka.
Southern airports combine in one-stop shop

Southern airports combine in one-stop shop

Southern tourism groups have come together to try to make it easier to view attractions around the South.
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Lake2Lake Trail extension welcomed

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Lake2Lake Trail extension welcomed

One step — or actually one kilometre at a time.

queenstown

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Stoush over carpark rule changes

The developer of a soon-to-open private carparking building opposite Queenstown Events Centre faces a backlash from owners furious he is trying to change their contracts.

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More private carpark plans unveiled

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More private carpark plans unveiled

Another application has been received by Queenstown’s council for a private carpark.
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Life-saving support for cancer patient

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Life-saving support for cancer patient

Queenstown's business community has swung in to help a local family fund potentially life-saving treatment for their daughter.
Controversial luxury lodges step closer

Controversial luxury lodges step closer

Controversial luxury lodges in Bob’s Cove are a step closer to reality after an Environment Court decision.

Wanaka

New single ‘snarling, adrenaline-fuelled’

Wānaka rock band Powder Chutes released its new single, Merchants, yesterday ahead of their keenly anticipated debut album.

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US billionaire appears to give up on lodge build

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US billionaire appears to give up on lodge build

American billionaire Peter Thiel appears to have given up on his plan to build a lavish lodge overlooking Lake Wānaka.
Arts patron interested in visitor centre site

Arts patron interested in visitor centre site

Interest is already being shown in the site of the Department of Conservation’s Wānaka visitor centre, whose future Doc is considering.
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Emotional walkthrough at new birthing centre

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Emotional walkthrough at new birthing centre

Wānaka's new birthing centre, Rākai Kahukura, gave one mum the shivers when she entered it for the first time this week — but in a good way.

Central Otago

Alexandra sisters Heidi, 15 (left), and Sophie, 17, Winter both broke records during the New...

Sisters set world records with icy home advantage

Alexandra sisters Heidi and Sophie Winter have toppled ice swimming world records at a national competition on their home turf.

Taking the helm at ‘beacon of excellence’

Taking the helm at ‘beacon of excellence’

Dunstan High School’s new principal wants the school to be a "beacon of excellence in education", as he completes his first week in the role.
Chow-down

Chow-down

Clad in their protective woollen layer, sheep feed beside State Highway 85.
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Repair bill prompts fast-track dam bid

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Repair bill prompts fast-track dam bid

A repair bill of up to $40 million has spurred a bid for fast-track approval for a new dam to replace Falls Dam at the Manuherikia River headwaters.

South Otago

Community arts facilitator Rachel Taylor stands by the work Headaches, overall winner of the...

Competition draws best from young artists

Haunting yet strikingly colourful acrylic on canvas "Headaches," by 21-year-old local Elliot Sedgeman, won the $1000 first prize for the inaugural Lawrence Creative Arts — Clutha Youth Art...