Invasive fanworm found in Bluff Harbour
An invasive species of aquatic worm has been found in Bluff Harbour, and the Southland Regional Council is trying to determine if it has spread.
Thousands forced to travel for treatments
'Services seriously lacking': Thousands forced to travel for treatments
More than 3000 Central Otago and Lakes District patients were admitted to Dunedin and Invercargill hospitals in 2024 due to limited local services.
Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council
Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council
It's been a tumultuous three years at the Gore District Council with a heated election in 2022 ending in a close call and NZ's youngest ever mayor, divisions and murmurs of central govt intervention. What does October's election hold?
Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps
Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps
A Gore 16-year-old selected to go harness racing in Brisbane this week is hoping to follow in her family’s footsteps.
Mystery Car Trial fundraiser a hit
Mystery Car Trial fundraiser a hit
A scavenger hunt in Gore was a smash hit at the weekend, raising more than $1500 for a support group, with organisers thrilled about the success.
Young woman named as Hampden crash victim
Young woman named as Hampden crash victim
Police have named the woman who died following a crash near Hampden in North Otago at the weekend.
Tourism firm seeks right to stop for whale encounters
Tourism firm seeks right to stop for whale encounters
A New Zealand tourism company has applied for permission to stop commercial tours in progress to watch whales when they are spotted in the waters around Fiordland and Stewart Island/Rakiura.
'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast
'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast
Little spotted kiwi have been rediscovered in the wild on the West Coast for the first time in 50 years, delighting conservationists.
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Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says
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Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says
The partner of a Queenstown man killed on a Jacks Point worksite in 2023 says his death has caused "profound heartbreak and irreversible damage".
House ‘severely damaged’
House ‘severely damaged’
A Balclutha house was "severely damaged" in a house fire last night.
Crews rush to Balclutha house fire
Crews rush to Balclutha house fire
Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a house "well alight" in Balclutha's Cromer St.
Drivers warned of disruptions across South
Drivers warned of disruptions across South
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising drivers of potential delays across the region over the next fortnight.
Police seek man after Westport property damaged
Police seek man after Westport property damaged
Police are appealing for information following damage to a commercial property on Westport's Palmerston St on Saturday at around 11pm.
Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice
Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice
The country's water regulator says a Southland councillor who refuses to boil his tap water could be risking his health.
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Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned
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Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned
Claims an Australian mining company was "flying under the radar" in Central Otago were rebutted yesterday and questions were raised about the makeup of the group complaining.
Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips
Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips
A prominent Queenstown hotelier who breached fisheries rules by operating "bucket list" heli-crayfish excursions for high-paying guests has been granted a discharge without conviction.
Boil water notice in place until December
Maniototo towns told to boil water until December
A boil water advisory issued for Patearoa and Ranfurly residents will remain in effect until upgrades are completed in December.
Woman dies in hospital after crash near Hampden
Woman dies in hospital after crash near Hampden
A woman has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Hampden at the weekend.
Illegal Qtown boarding house tenants told to hide
Illegal Queenstown boarding house tenants told to hide from inspectors
A man who lived in an illegal boarding house in Queenstown says landlord James Truong instructed tenants to hide from MBIE inspectors as attention on the property grew.
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Council backs water partnership
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Council backs water partnership
Despite another district’s shock last-minute withdrawal, the Gore District Council has passed the southern water plan partnership with a near-unanimous vote.