Hobby goldminer and American tramper rescued
A local hobby goldminer in his 30s was airlifted to hospital by the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter late on Sunday afternoon (9 November), after suffering a seizure late morning while panning up Twelve Mile Creek on the Mount Crichton Loop Track.
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Air New Zealand is set to make it even easier for Kiwis to swap snow for sand and enjoy some Queensland sunshine, today announcing a new non-stop seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane.
First time champions have claimed the 2025 New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Queenstown Marathon Presented by ASICS titles, with both runners making their decisive move late in the race.
Police are ‘very disappointed’ to have netted 15 alleged drink drivers at various levels in just six days around the district this past week, also attending a number of crashes, involving young, inexperienced drivers – Kiwis and from overseas.
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Neighbourhood Story Slam is a community event where storytellers share a true, personal, lived five-minute story based on the night’s theme.
You’ll be able to cool yourself down this summer – Kiwi icons The Black Seeds will join the lineup for Rhythm & Alps. The New Year festival includes an array of artists to bring in 2026, and guitarist and lead singer of the band, Barnaby Weir, is excited to be a part of it.
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