Death becomes them, at the toughest times
A Wyndham man has a workshop open to Southland woodworkers and their DIY projects, alongside his own — building coffins for a fraction of the price.
Avalanche risk closes Milford Road again
Avalanche risk closes Milford Road again
Southland's Milford Road (State Highway 94) has closed again owing to snow and looks set to remain so until the weekend.
Mum alarmed after children caught up in student prank
Mum alarmed after children caught up in student prank
A group of St Peter’s College students tried to lure two younger children into their "van" with candy at a Gore public playground, the kids’ alarmed mum said.
Lost diary sparks ongoing treasure hunt at Tekapo
Lost diary sparks ongoing treasure hunt at Tekapo
A steady stream of visitors have been combing the shores of Lake Tekapo since February in search of a mysterious diary that has become a viral phenomenon.
NZ woman 'swore at crew and danced in aisle' on Queenstown flight
NZ woman 'swore at crew and danced in aisle' on Queenstown flight
An intoxicated 50-year-old New Zealand woman allegedly swore at the crew and danced in the aisle of a plane heading to Queenstown.
Deputy mayor claims no sick days in 20 years
'God-gifted health': Invercargill deputy mayor claims no sick days in 20 years
Invercargill deputy mayor Tom Campbell has put his exemplary attendance record down to “God-gifted” health.
Shock after charter school application rejected
Shock after charter school application rejected
The foundation team — and future students — of a proposed Queenstown charter school are reeling after their application was rejected by a government board.
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Air of optimism at candidate evening
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Air of optimism at candidate evening
A sense of longer-term optimism characterised presentations and audience questions at Milton Rotary’s meet the candidates night on Tuesday.
Outgoing boss leaves legacy of environmental stewardship
Outgoing boss leaves legacy of environmental stewardship
NZAS chief executive Chris Blenkiron has announced his resignation at the end of the month to become the new chief executive of Vector, New Zealand’s largest electricity distributor.
‘Calling Home’ gives back to Queenstown
‘Calling Home’ gives back to Queenstown
Tonight's opening of a new exhibition from acclaimed Queenstown-born painter Ira Mitchell will directly benefit local youth.
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Gemstone Beach mining application upsets locals
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Gemstone Beach mining application upsets locals
The man behind a mining application on a Southland beach known for washing up gemstones says it is not a commercial operation and no-one will be banned from taking stones.
Ministry intervenes in troubled North Otago high school
Ministry intervenes in troubled North Otago high school
A troubled North Otago high school which hit the headlines after "horrendous" playground assaults earlier this year has been placed in statutory management.
Q&A Invercargill City Council candidates
Q&A Invercargill City Council candidates
The road ahead for Invercargill will not be without bumps as the incoming council braces for big decisions and change.
QLDC mayoral hopefuls pressed for views
QLDC mayoral hopefuls pressed for views
Five mayoral candidates battled over who was the best qualified to fight the Queenstown Lakes’ corner in Wellington in the first debate of the local body election season last night.
Witnesses to Cardrona Valley crash sought
Witnesses to Cardrona Valley crash sought
Police are seeking witnesses after a multiple-vehicle crash near Wānaka left several people seriously injured yesterday.
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Group gauging interest in Lake Onslow scheme
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Consortium quietly gauging interest in shelved Lake Onslow scheme
A private consortium is reviving the controversial Lake Onslow pumped hydro power project shelved by the government as promised during the last election.
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Diverse lineup a feature of pride week
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Diverse lineup a feature of pride week
Wānaka Pride Week started yesterday, looking to expand from its first two years.
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Shield win leads to run on Stags merch
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Shield win leads to run on Stags merch
Stags jerseys are in hot demand and the supplier has sold out as a rare Ranfurly Shield defence looms on Saturday.
Those on Clutha council will need thick skin
Those on Clutha council will need thick skin
Water and its woes look set to be the main agenda item for the Clutha district for the next three years.
Q&A Otago Regional Council candidates
Q&A Otago Regional Council candidates
This is the first in a series of Otago Daily Times candidate forums to be published over the next few weeks ahead of this year’s local body elections.