Controversial West Coast mine has fast track-bid declined
Te Kuha Mine on the West Coast has had its application for fast-track approval declined, after failing to meet seven of the application criteria.
Giant dump trucks back where they belong
Giant dump trucks back where they belong
In a bit of role reversal, heavy metal was transported to the Macraes gold mine near Palmerston yesterday.
Call follows increase in abuse of council staff
Call follows increase in abuse of council staff
A southern council is asking the public to be mindful of its staff following an uptick in threatening behaviour and abuse.
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
Invercargill is going to have to run the risk of not having a back-up water supply for a few years yet.
New face among marine guardians
New face among marine guardians
A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka...
Devastation, horror at killing of sea lions
Devastation, horror at killing of sea lions
The killing of three sea lions at the mouth of the Waitaki River over the weekend has been described as "completely horrifying", "a senseless slaughter" and has left advocates "devastated".
Son ordered to pay $300K, will written under 'undue influence'
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?