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Southern wind farms come into play
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Southern wind farms come into play
Wind farms built in the South were in full flow yesterday, as a generator says more farms planned will significantly de-risk the threat of power cuts.
Steve Hepburn
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State of town signs irks Waihemo board
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State of town signs irks Waihemo board
They are only a couple of signs but they have been labelled embarrassing and shameful by those in charge in East Otago.
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Removal planned for controversial cabins
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Removal planned for controversial cabins
The much maligned cabins at Taylor Park in Milton are set to go, with the park returned to a camping ground, with a bigger footprint.
NCEA results at 10-year low
NCEA results at 10-year low
NCEA results make for some grim reading in Southland with 10-year lows for pass marks in two of the three levels.
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Bid for $20K grant to resurrect Goldrush race
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Bid for $20K grant to resurrect Goldrush race
The once super-popular Goldrush adventure race may be back on the calendar but whether it gets to the start line depends on funding being received to stage the event.
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New solution to provide town’s water
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New solution to provide town’s water
Lowering the dam — which fed Lawrence’s water supply — just before summer was always going to be risky, the Lawrence Community Board chairman says.
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ILT makes $110m with $9m donated
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ILT makes $110m with $9m donated
The liquor is still flowing down south, as is the giving.
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‘Bloody hard’ to see pub shut
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‘Bloody hard’ to see pub shut
The doors have shut on another country pub in the South — with the publican describing it as a tragedy.
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Finger pointed at landlord as southern pub closes
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Finger pointed at landlord as southern pub closes
The doors have shut on another country pub in the South, the publican describing it as a tragedy.
Singer back on land to help college trip
Singer back on land to help college trip
You would do anything for your grandchildren — and southern singing star Suzanne Prentice is no different.
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Wheels show next year to be the last
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Wheels show next year to be the last
The next Wheels at Wanaka is set to be the biggest yet, organisers say, but it is also going to be the last.
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Future of Easter bunny hunt looking uncertain
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Future of Easter bunny hunt looking uncertain
The group that has been running the Central Otago Great Easter Bunny Hunt admits the future of the event is up in the air, saying it did not contact some runholders such were the tinder-dry...
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SailGP regatta for Lake Wakatipu all but ruled out
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SailGP regatta for Lake Wakatipu all but ruled out
The chances of a SailGP event coming to Queenstown appear remote, despite the economic benefit it would invariably bring to the town.
New coach to lead last year’s winners
New coach to lead last year’s winners
Pirates Old Boys are not resting on their laurels.
Milestones feature in club rugby season
Milestones feature in club rugby season
Club rugby kicks off officially next week with the starting of the premier grade and it is going to be a festive few months.
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Reunion notes success of Topoclimate South
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Reunion notes success of Topoclimate South
A project which led to thousands of jobs in Southland and a massive boost to the economy was celebrated in Invercargill over the weekend.
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Doubts about housing plan cost, traffic
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Doubts about housing plan cost, traffic
A housing advocate doubts any of the planned 2400 units proposed for Ladies Mile would be affordable, while an opponent of the scheme believes coming up with a transport solution for the area is a...
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Site of stolen building marked hazardous despite cleanup
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Site of stolen building marked hazardous despite cleanup
The theft of a building in Dunback last year has now produced a sequel, as one council slaps a hazard notice on the vacant site, leading to the scratching of heads by another council.
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Bike trail access backers not giving up despite refusal
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Bike trail access backers not giving up despite refusal
An attempt to secure access to public bike trails on Matangi Station has failed but its backers are not throwing in the towel, saying it is "too big" to lose.
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Mayor back but only till end of term
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Mayor back but only till end of term
Time away has not made Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark eager for more.