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Stolen building isn’t army barracks
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Stolen building isn’t army barracks
The buildings at the centre of a mysterious theft in Dunback are not army barracks but were built in the 1940s.
Steve Hepburn
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Building theft saves money
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Building theft saves money
A building stolen from the Dunback Domain is not believed to have gone far and its relocation will prove a blessing for the Waitaki District Council.
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Thieves steal building - complete with asbestos
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Thieves steal building - complete with asbestos
An entire building has been stolen from East Otago but the thieves may have got more than they bargained for.
New role one close to heart
New role one close to heart
A year after ending his mayoralty duties, Gary Tong has another role and it is one close to his heart.
Legal letter challenges crabapple tree planting
Legal letter challenges crabapple tree planting
The Gore District Council has called an emergency meeting about — planting crabapple trees.
Back at Borland Lodge
Back at Borland Lodge
A year after ending his mayoralty duties, Gary Tong has another role and it is one close to his heart.
South behind de Groot
South behind de Groot
From the back fields of Gore to the biggest rugby stage of them all.
South behind local lad de Groot in final
South behind local lad de Groot in final
From the back fields of Gore to the biggest rugby stage of them all.
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Grahame Sydney throws support behind huge house
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Grahame Sydney's support fails to sway planners
A proposal to build a house in Cromwell more than 13 times the size of an average dwelling has been turned down, despite it having support from a prominent local artist Sir Grahame Sydney.
Neighbours at war over Airbnb
Neighbours at war over Airbnb
In what appears to be straight out of a Neighbours at War episode, a Clyde family says they have become "hostages in their own home" due to loud music and swearing from the Airbnb next door.
Clyde neighbours feuding over Airbnb stays
Clyde neighbours feuding over Airbnb stays
In what appears to be straight out of a Neighbours at War episode, a Clyde family says they have become "hostages in their own home" due to loud music and swearing from the Airbnb next door.
Flag bearers ready for kick-off
Flag bearers ready for kick-off
They have more than 30 years’ combined experience on the football pitch, but for these five girls it will be a walk into the unknown tomorrow night.
Ambitious doctor has skin in the game
Ambitious doctor has skin in the game
Life is one long lesson. For Monique Mackenzie it has been plenty of study, but it all has been worth it as she has just qualified as the first Māori female doctor specialising in dermatology.
Council firm on retaining colony
Council firm on retaining colony
The brakes have been put on proposals to bring a partner in for the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, while the council confirmed yesterday it would never sell the colony.
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Three Waters: Waitaki to join Canterbury
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Three Waters: Waitaki to join Canterbury
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher is not getting out the Crusaders jersey yet, but the North Otago council is jumping in with the red and blacks.
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Trail work to Waihola continues
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Trail work to Waihola continues
A 45km bike trail set to link Lawrence with Waihola is nearing completion.
Six put hat in by-election ring
Six put hat in by-election ring
Joining the table at the drama-filled Gore District Council has attracted plenty of interest.
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Turbine blade trucked in
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Turbine blade trucked in
Another step has been taken in the construction of the Kaiwera Downs wind farm — though it was a lengthy step.
Highlanders bring back big guns for Rebels match
Highlanders bring back big guns for Rebels match
The Highlanders have brought back some heavy hitters for their must-win game against the Rebels in Dunedin on Saturday.
Balloon injuries prompt new safety recommendation
Hot air balloon injuries prompt new safety recommendation
The Civil Aviation Authority is considering a recommendation made by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission following two hot air balloon hard landings in the South Island in which pilots were ejected from the baskets, causing serious injuries.