570km ride mirrors grandfather's record journey
Christchurch to Invercargill: 570km bike ride mirrors grandfather's record journey
There is following in footsteps and then there is going to the extremes, which Thijs Hubber did last weekend.
Mark John
Cyclist keen to bike Chch to Inv — for a second time
Cyclist keen to bike Chch to Inv — for a second time
There is following in footsteps and then there is going to the extremes, which Thijs Hubber did last weekend.
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Fishers bemoan shortening of whitebaiting season
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Fishers bemoan shortening of whitebaiting season
The whitebaiting season ended on Monday and Southlanders are saying it was too short.
Car smashes through entrance of bookshop
Car smashes through entrance of bookshop
People in an Invercargill bookshop got a bit of a shock yesterday afternoon after a motorist drove through the front entrance.
Following in grandfather’s slipstream
Following in grandfather’s slipstream
There is following in footsteps and then there is going to the extremes, which Thijs Hubber did last weekend.
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Otago Boys’ hostel pupils removed over post-match drinking
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Otago Boys’ hostel pupils removed over post-match drinking
A group of Otago Boys’ High School pupils have been removed from its hostel for drinking alcohol after an internal school rugby match.
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‘Diplomatic solutions’ called for during ceasefire rally
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‘Diplomatic solutions’ called for during ceasefire rally
Hundreds of activists gathered in Dunedin on Saturday to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
One seriously hurt in motorway crash north of Dunedin
One seriously hurt in motorway crash north of Dunedin
A person has been transported to hospital in a serious condition after a two car collision on State Highway 1 north of Dunedin.
Two-car crash at Waitaki Bridge
Two-car crash at Waitaki Bridge
The Waitaki Bridge in North Otago was temporarily closed early this afternoon after crash involving two cars and a trailer.
Third time lucky for fisherman
Third time lucky for fisherman
A Southland man cannot believe his luck after winning a boat in a fishing competition.
Colourful celebration to light up Stadium
Colourful celebration to light up Stadium
All are welcome to a joyous celebration of light and unity, the spectacular cultural extravaganza G J Gardener’s Diwali Festival.
People power makes a potato plan come together
People power makes a potato plan come together
A Mental Health and addiction support trust is digging up 4 acres of potatoes to distribute to those in need in Southland and Otago.
Tisbury joins breakfast club
Tisbury joins breakfast club
A before-school breakfast club has led to pupils being a lot calmer, settled and ready to learn in class, an Invercargill principal says.
Motorcycle crash leaves person in serious condition
Motorcycle crash leaves person in serious condition
A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after crashing their motorcycle in Dunedin yesterday.
Five days on 250km walk - and back in time for golf
Five days on 250km walk - and back in time for golf
About 250km, five Great Walks and only five days later, an Invercargill man cannot stop moving.
Dangerous currents keep lifesavers busy
Dangerous currents keep lifesavers busy
Surfers are being warned of dangerous currents at a pair of neighbouring Dunedin beaches where there has been a spate of rescues in the past two weeks.
One seriously hurt in Macandrew Bay motorbike crash
One seriously hurt in Macandrew Bay motorbike crash
A person was taken to hospital in a serious condition after crashing their motorcycle in Macandrew Bay this morning.
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Meridian Mall looking for a new owner
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Meridian Mall looking for a new owner
Why spend your money shopping at the mall when you could buy the mall itself for a measly $80 million?
Age no bar for White Island Race competitor
Age no bar for White Island Race competitor
Proving age is just a number, a 71-year-old competed in Dunedin’s White Island Race for the 50th time on Saturday.
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Enthusiasts park up to party in ‘motel on wheels’
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Enthusiasts park up to party in ‘motel on wheels’
Owning a motorhome is like having a "small motel on wheels".