Tamah Alley retains Central Otago mayoralty
2.26 pm
Tamah Alley says retaining the Central Otago mayoralty showed a vote for "shared direction".
Definitive victory for new Clutha mayor
Definitive victory for new Clutha mayor
2.21 pm
Clutha residents have voted for a new mayoral broom, after a definitive win for single-term councillor Jock Martin.
Tom Campbell leads Invercargill mayoralty race
Tom Campbell leads Invercargill mayoralty race
2.10 pm
Deputy mayor Tom Campbell looks likely to become Invercargill’s new mayor based on progress results.
Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor
Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor
1.42 pm
Gore Mayor Ben Bell has been returned for a second term.
Queenstown has a new mayor
Queenstown has a new mayor
1.40 pm
The Queenstown Lakes district has a new mayor, while over half the incumbent councillors have lost their seats.
Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off
Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off
The deep bond forged by two women who lost loved-ones in the Pike River mine explosion inspired an off-screen friendship between two of NZ's finest actors.
More heavy rain set to pelt West Coast
More heavy rain set to pelt West Coast
More heavy rain is set to fall on the West Coast, after flooding and slips shut key routes in Grey District and Buller.
Young star emulates mother with award
Young star emulates mother with award
A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.
Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’
Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’
Compliance issues have come to light at a series of Southland water treatment plants, but the mayor says there’s no cause for alarm from "not real red flags".
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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm
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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm
A proposed wind farm on one side, pine trees going up on the other — times have changed and not for the better, one Southland farmer says.
‘Fighting for fair’
‘Fighting for fair’: Volunteer fireys put in ‘unreasonable’ position
A petition launched by Queenstown’s volunteer fire brigade secretary has been given to a select committee.
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Rise in bird pox noted in region
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Rise in bird pox noted in region
A Catlins conservationist is alarmed by a marked increase in bird pox cases in areas he monitors.
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Filming of TV series starts next month
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Filming of TV series starts next month
Shooting of the second series of the entirely Queenstown-based TV murder-mystery drama series A Remarkable Place to Die takes place from late next month - making it one of the town's longest shoots.
Horses proving therapy winner
Horses proving therapy winner
A Wanaka therapist is employing the help of horses to encourage a more grounded approach to wellbeing and mental health.
Speaker to bring message of hope for mental health sufferers
Speaker to bring message of hope for mental health sufferers
Audiences can expect an inspirational message of hope when an internationally recognised mental health speaker visits Balclutha next week.
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Retiring councillor did it his way
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Retiring councillor did it his way
"You are unashamedly the most politically incorrect local body politician we have ever met. Thank you for being you".
Driving tech growth without more traffic
Driving tech growth without more traffic
Technology Queenstown’s (TQ) founder says the tech development agency is aiming to grow local travel and hospitality tech, in particular — but without worsening traffic congestion.
Old words ahead of a new election
Old words ahead of a new election
Just days out from the local body elections, it occurs to me as much as things change, they stay the same.
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‘Lucky’ escape for church after likely arson
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‘Lucky’ escape for church after likely arson
An Invercargill priest says a landmark church was lucky not to go up "in full flames" after a parishioner smelled smoke while praying.
Bus battle reignites
Bus battle reignites
I am dismayed to see that the Ministry of Education are once again trying to shirk their responsibility to provide school buses locally.