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Two rural fires in Otago and Southland yesterday have prompted a warning from the regional council.

Icehouse frontman Iva Davies' wild transition from a highly trained classical oboe musician to the world of rock and punk has seen him grace the stage with artists they admire, including David Bowie and Cold Chisel.

More than 20 of the world’s best riders have been confirmed for the largest mountain bike event to ever be held in New Zealand.

Thick smoke from a controlled burn off has blanketed parts of Queenstown this afternoon but there's no cause for alarm say firefighters.

Two players returning home from a year in Europe are heading to Queenstown next month aiming to lift the Brodie Breeze trophy and set the record straight on a long overdue Kiwi winner.

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has begun a procurement process for consultants to undertake community consultation on the future of Wānaka Airport.

The head of Helicopters Otago is dipping into his own pocket to provide a $10,000 reward to catch whoever stole critical medical supplies from a rescue helicopter.

An upgrade of monitoring equipment at the Glenorchy boat ramp this week will improve the reliability of the information the Otago Regional Council collects about Lake Whakatipu level changes.

Southern District Police and Helicopters Otago are issuing a stark warning to those responsible for the burglary of Queenstown's rescue helicopter at Taieri Airfield over the weekend.

Around 8000 people turned out to the 109th Lake Hayes A&P Show on Saturday. Held at the showgrounds above Lake Hayes near Arrowtown, the historic annual event is always a popular big day out for locals as they kick into the new year.

Work begins this Tuesday to chop down 44 trees and shrubs near Frankton bus station.

Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington has claimed back-to-back Freeski Big Air World Cup wins with his second career world cup victory, in Austria over the weekend.

US Band Everclear were a goliath in the 1990s with hits like Father of Mine, Santa Monica and Wonderful, and this summer they're teaming up with some of Australia's finest rockers on the Summer Concert Series.

There has been an increase in campers staying overnight in previously prohibited areas - including people camping in streets and carparks - so far this summer, following the dissolution of this district’s freedom camping bylaw.

DOC’s Queenstown visitor centre will be temporarily operating from Glenorchy between 13-26 January 2025.

The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter carried out 85 missions between Christmas Day and January 5 - with a significant number in Central Otago.

Queenstown homeowners can likely expect pay more council rates this year, as independent valuers work to reassess what their properties are worth.

More than 20 firefighters and ambulance staff attended a blaze that ripped through a Queenstown property's bedroom.

Queenstown Lakes residents and visitors are being encouraged to help save water, with hot and dry weather likely over the next few months.

Luca Harrington has won the FIS Freeski Big Air World Cup in Flagenhurt, Austria this morning.