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"Extreme" solar storm threat to power supplies

But it could be a dramatic night time display

May 11,2024

Local sports stars recognised at Central Otago Awards

Gibbston Valley's starry nights protected for the future

New 19km Cromwell bike path receives $36k for feas…

Central Otago MPs, mayors lobby minister for healt…

Investigation into $310k Wānaka tiles 'failing' af…

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"Extreme" solar storm threat to power supplies

Cold snap power cuts avoided as consumers make 'significant' cuts to usage

Threat of power cuts as temperatures drop below -6C

Man dies in quad bike crash in Waimate, Canterbury

Reports hospitals asked to make more than $80m in savings by July

Cold start to Anzac Day, with rain in the south

The end of the Census? Stats NZ to look at whether survey is still needed

Government reveals first changes to Resource Management Act

Anzac Day: What's open, what's not and when you have to pay a surcharge

New Zealand Passport system upgrades lead to longer processing times

Bright aurora light up local Southern photographers

Government releases list of organisations shoulder-tapped for fast-track consents

Paying for Queenstown trails: Biking businesses asked to donate

Jobs needed for Queenstown student army on teacher only day

Tradies en masse offer up skills to Queenstown charities

Tradies en masse offer up skills to Queenstown charities

They'll be in town for a conference, and they're keen to give back

May 10,2024

Jobs needed for Queenstown student army on teacher only day

Need some willing volunteers on Friday, May 31?

May 03,2024

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Wao Film Festival programme released

Join Mitre 10 and St John for a BBQ for good

Canyon Brewing Present: Fresh Hop Showcase 2024

Council to fund $62m in Kingston three waters deal

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by Kim Bowden - May 10,2024

Enabling 750 new households in the lakeside township 40 minutes from Queenstown

Housing trust praises Hāwea developer's affordable housing efforts

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by Lauren Pattemore - May 10,2024

Julie Scott thinks coverage of Lane Hocking's development has not told the full story

AA introduces appointment booking system in Wānaka

Car speeding traffic Pixabay

by Lauren Pattemore - May 10,2024

In a first for New Zealand

Crown Range road closed after cyclist and car collision

Crown Range Arrow Junction

May 09,2024

One person has suffered moderate injuries

Government to issue compulsory recall of fire risk heaters

Serene heater fire

by Peter Newport - May 09,2024

Suppliers 'liable for recall costs'

Buyer found for QLDC's Queenstown Hill block

Land for sale Queenstown Hill The Commonage

by Kim Bowden - May 09,2024

The council hopes to confirm next month if it can free up the 9.5-hectare land asset

Cardrona counts down to season opening as fresh snow falls

Cardrona Alpine Resort 2 090524

by Kim Bowden - May 09,2024

Cardrona canine Nelson makes doggy angels during yesterday's dump

Fast-track consent sought for $300m private hospital in Wānaka

Hospital McCormick Street Entrance

by Kim Bowden - May 09,2024

Five levels, four operating theatres, 70 inpatient beds, and 24-hr emergency care

WorkSafe under pressure as government moves on fire risk heaters

Serene heater burnt

by Peter Newport - May 08,2024

Intense scrutiny of WorkSafe's failure to act on safety warnings

Parking ticket blitz after increasing complaints in Queenstown suburbs

Car parking ticketing

by Kim Bowden - May 08,2024

On Friday 26 tickets were issued in Hanley's farm before 7am

Winter Flash Ads-ravaganza

May 08,2024

Wanaka airport approach MR

Wānaka Airport lobby group claims council limiting information flow

by Kim Bowden - May 08,2024

Lanterns drift into the night sky at Light Up Winter. by Ashley Tikitiki

Lantern release locked in as event funding approved

by Kim Bowden - May 08,2024

arrowtown buckingham street trial pedestrian

What's the future of Arrowtown's Buckingham Street?

by Lauren Pattemore - May 07,2024

Council committing $665,000 to investigating Cromwell mall options

by Kim Bowden - May 07,2024

Wanaka dead birds v2

MPI rules out avian flu after 100 dead birds found in Wānaka

by Kim Bowden - May 07,2024

Luxury Carlin Hotel: $45 million in debt

by Kim Bowden - May 07,2024

Felton Road Calvert from across Kawarau River

Bannockburn's Felton Road winery named country's best

by Kim Bowden - May 06,2024

Airbnb Queenstown

All eyes on Rotorua as council looks to make money off Airbnbs

by Kim Bowden - May 06,2024

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Queenstown-Lakes lotto ticket wins $1 million

May 05,2024

Kingston Trip advisor

Kingston water deal clears 750 new houses to be built

May 04,2024

Concern Hāwea developer disregarding affordable housing requirements

by Lauren Pattemore - May 03,2024

QLDC locks in 'prescriptive' rules for footpath dining

by Kim Bowden - May 03,2024

Arrowtown air pollution NIWA

ORC ramps up action to tackle Arrowtown air pollution

by Kim Bowden - May 03,2024

Brothel Pixabay

Queenstown's restrictive brothel bylaw could be putting sex workers at risk

by Kim Bowden - May 02,2024

blue pools bridge

Summer goal for Blue Pools and Rob Roy Glacier tracks reopening

by Lauren Pattemore - May 02,2024

Tahu the takahe

Jilted lover Tahu the takahē treks 40km in search of fresh start

by Kim Bowden - May 02,2024

arrowtown main street

Council seeks public feedback during Arrowtown road closure

by Lauren Pattemore - May 01,2024

Te Anau Creation signs

Businesses backing Te Anau workers village amidst rental squeeze

by Kim Bowden - May 01,2024

Serene heater fire

Government scrambles as WorkSafe hides from multimillion dollar fire risk scandal

by Peter Newport - May 01,2024

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Dog injured by Kawarau River party rubbish

by Lauren Pattemore - May 01,2024

Lake Wanak Grebes Facebook

What's been killing the 'bird of the century' in Hāwea?

by Kim Bowden - May 01,2024

Wānaka struggling with lack of access to driver licence testing

by Lauren Pattemore - Apr 30,2024

CODC mayor closes case on Cromwell's bullying claims

by Kim Bowden - Apr 30,2024

Arrowtown mower fire

Mower fire sends black smoke billowing into sky above Arrowtown

by Kim Bowden - Apr 30,2024

Chipmunks Queenstown exterior

Parents complain of Chipmunks Queenstown safety, hygiene issues

by Peter Newport - Apr 29,2024

Wānaka MP Miles Anderson calls new immigration rules 'unfair'

by Lauren Pattemore - Apr 29,2024

Cromwell hall farewell April 29 2024

Cromwell hall farewelled with foggy dawn blessing

by Kim Bowden - Apr 29,2024

Queenstown RSA calls for further Shotover Jet apology over 'incorrect statement'

by Peter Newport - Apr 27,2024

Heater with red cross

Expert: WorkSafe 'buffoons' allowed over a million fire-risk heaters to be sold

by Peter Newport - Apr 26,2024

Cromwell big fruit sign 2 2024

Families moving away as Cromwell childcare scarce

by Lauren Pattemore - Apr 26,2024

Queenstown bus fares to increase for some from Wednesday

by Kim Bowden - Apr 26,2024

Makarora River Pixabay

Makarora's Blue Pools closes for mass 1080 drop

by Kim Bowden - Apr 26,2024

Shotover Jet Edith Cavell bridge

Apology from Shotover Jet for ANZAC service disruption

by Peter Newport - Apr 25,2024

Aubrey Road ripped up again due to contractor shortcomings

by Lauren Pattemore - Apr 24,2024

Duke Street April 2024

Ratepayers shoulder alliance's $100,000 Queenstown road redo

by Kim Bowden - Apr 24,2024

CODC Annual Plan 2024 v2

Central Otago facing 21.4 percent rates rise

by Kim Bowden - Apr 24,2024

reavers lane damage 2

Still no verdict as six-months-and-counting Skyline investigation rolls on

by Lauren Pattemore - Apr 23,2024

Fish and Game ducks

Mystery as dead ducks litter Lake Wānaka foreshore

by Kim Bowden - Apr 23,2024

Kim Nicol Wastebusters find

Uncanny Wastebusters find leaves Wānaka woman laughing

by Kim Bowden - Apr 23,2024

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