Son ordered to pay $300K, will written under 'undue influence'
A man has been ordered to pay back more than $300,000 after a judge said he obtained the money from his elderly mother and got her to write a will in his favour by "undue influence".
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Alternative shower option preferred over total closure
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Alternative shower option preferred over total closure
Cold water has been poured on plans to close the Wachner Pl showers in Invercargill.
‘Best of the best’: Star act returning to airshow
‘Best of the best’: Star act returning to airshow
Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers have announced their first major international act for next year’s Easter airshow will be the Eagles — no, not the rock band — the American Eagles jet aerobatic...
Development aims to 'compete with the world’s finest resorts'
Development aims to 'compete with the world’s finest resorts'
The company behind Queenstown’s Kamana Lakehouse has today announced details of a new $130 million luxury hospitality development.
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Big grins on board big rigs
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Big grins on board big rigs
A Southland event providing rides in big trucks to those with disabilities puts a smile on their faces and provides a safe space for their carers, volunteers say.
Southern mayoral hopeful's website 'horrendous'
Southern mayoral hopeful's website 'horrendous'
An Invercargill mayoral hopeful has been slammed by fellow candidates after his party website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content online.
Dogs have their day
Dogs have their day
Sophie Prosser and her dog Remy race down the hill at the 51st Coronet Peak Dog Derby yesterday.
'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
Advocates are disgusted by the shooting of three endangered sea lions in the South Island at the weekend.
Luxon, Albanese make the most of Q’town
Luxon, Albanese make the most of Q’town
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s dance card was full to bursting in Queenstown over the weekend.
Late goal seals win in thrilling decider
Late goal seals win in thrilling decider
Alexandra's IceInline would become a battlefield as both teams fought hard to clinch the Champagne Gully Cup in the decider of the second annual Battle of the Gorge on Friday.
Obituary: Jones force of nature who led creative life
Obituary: Jones force of nature who led creative life
From starting life evacuating her bombed family home in Cologne, Germany, during World War 2 to ending it in the heart of Wānaka - Rosemarie Jones led a colourful and creative life.
Fire at former hospital in Hokitika treated as suspicous
Fire at former hospital in Hokitika treated as suspicous
A fire at the former Seaview Hospital in Hokitika is being treated as suspicious.
Dedication to pest control recognised
Dedication to pest control recognised
A Hāwea man, alongside a mighty team of volunteers, is continuing the fight for predator control in Makarora despite difficulties.
Queenstown airport's amazing 90-year flight path
Queenstown airport's amazing 90-year flight path
In 1935, when the tiny Queenstown airfield was licensed to become an aerodrome, who’d have projected its growth over the following 90 years?
Police seek public's help after 'senseless' shooting of three sea lions
Police seek public's help after 'senseless' shooting of three sea lions
Oamaru police are appealing for the public’s help after three sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki River.
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Scammers targeting community pages
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Scammers targeting community pages
Facebook scammers are on the rise as Wānaka page moderators warn locals not to be too trusting when buying, selling or looking for employment on social media platforms.
Red flags surround after-hours health plan
Red flags surround after-hours health plan
Government plans to provide a permanent after-hours health service for primary and urgent care in Wanaka are already flawed, according to a local doctor with over 40 years’ experience.
Lack of compensation irks Hawea resident
Lack of compensation irks Hawea resident
Aurora Energy’s compensation scheme is being questioned by Hawea locals after experiencing a spike in power outages.
Council puts brakes on e-scooter expansion
Council puts brakes on e-scooter expansion
Queenstown's council has ruled out allowing Beam to park its e-scooters on public land.
Veteran skier not sloping off
Veteran skier not sloping off
An 82-year-old Wellingtonian now in his 50th season skiing Queenstown’s Coronet Peak has no plans to slow down.