21+ hour ago   (233+ words) Queenstown Airport’s committed to contributing $20,000 a year towards further development of the Queenstown Trails network through a new partnership. The airport and trails trust have joined forces to support active travel, sustainable tourism, community wellbeing and environmental stewardship. Airport chief…...

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2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (576+ words) More than three weeks after it was discovered thousands of pensionsers and veterans had not received their winter energy payment entitlements, the minister has accepted responsibility for a series of mistakes. Social Development Minister Louise Upston's apology and acceptance that…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (334+ words) The Hampden Bowling Club has “had to face reality” due to dwindling membership as it shuts its doors after more than a century. The club building is up for sale after no community groups came forward to take over the…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (495+ words) An excellent recent health announcement is that cervical screening is to be free for all women aged 25 to 69 from March 1, 2027. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Almost every case is caused by HPV, a common virus, which…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (159+ words) This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend is Alan Duthie, of Clydevale. Mr Duthie was nominated for his many years of service to the Clutha Valley Tuapeka Heritage Trust, where he had served as chairman since its foundation in 1998. Mr…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (650+ words) D'Almeida was to have been presented with the life membership at the Sumner club's annual prizegiving on August 21, which was to have been a surprise. But he did not attend because of the fallout over how an internal coaching review…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (595+ words) Gore teenagers are at odds over whether a social media ban for people under the age of 16 is needed. Some who supported the ban said it would allow for more person-to-person contact, and would reduce some of the pressure social…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (427+ words) The North Canterbury senior rugby side fought off a brave challenge from Ellesmere to retain the Southbridge Shield in a 13 try, 46-35 victory, at the Rangiora Showgrounds last Saturday. Ellesmere, until 20 minutes from time had looked to be in the winner’s…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (225+ words) A new synthetic bowling green, which was opened at Amberley last Saturday, is already proving a hit. Membership has been increasing in anticipation and upgraded lighting has opened up the greens to people unable to play during the day. Memebership…...