$1.5billion spend plan hoists debt
Dunedin city councillors have passed up the opportunity to trim from an ambitious $1.5billion capital spending programme before their draft 10-year plan goes out to public consultation.
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What not to do on your holidays
What not to do on your holidays
A Tourism New Zealand campaign to encourage New Zealanders to post something new about their summer travels on social media has used Wanaka’s Roys Peak summit as an example of what not to photograph.
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, January 27
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, January 27
The South Today bulletin: Wednesday, January 27
Car and truck collide in Invercargill
Car and truck collide in Invercargill
A car and truck have collided in Invercargill this afternoon.
Lemons in short supply
Lemons in short supply
Gin drinkers who fancy a twist of lemon with their tipple may be best to switch to a sliver of cucumber this summer.
Watch: Kiwi skater's spine-tingling ride through Milford Sound
Watch: Kiwi skater's spine-tingling ride through Milford Sound
One of New Zealand's most iconic travel destinations has been shown off in a rather unique yet spine-tingling fashion thanks to two brave skateboarders.
Covid update: Close contacts of Northland woman all negative
Covid update: Close contacts of Northland woman all negative
All of the close contacts of the Northland community case have been tested and all have returned negative results.
Hockey coach wins award
Hockey coach wins award
When it comes to playing hockey, Murray Thompson is the first to admit he is "just a hack".
Forest visitors go batty over flower
Forest visitors go batty over flower
An unusual tropical herb is flowering at the Otago Museum’s Tropical Forest.
Rooftop bar will take in extensive views
Rooftop bar will take in extensive views
The ILT yesterday revealed its plans for a high-end bar which will showcase views of Southland on the seventh floor of the Langlands Hotel in Invercargill.
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, January 26
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, January 26
The South Today bulletin: Tuesday, January 26
Tough call for DCC on sports hall
Tough call for DCC on sports hall
The drive to keep the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame open in Dunedin has got bumpy.
Keeping track of sustainability initiatives
Keeping track of sustainability initiatives
Sustainability work happening across the province is being mapped by five Dunedin-based students for Otago’s Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) for Sustainability.
‘Strong positive growth’ seen in Summer School
‘Strong positive growth’ seen in Summer School
Student numbers are up more than 10% at the latest University of Otago Summer School, and distance-taught numbers are up about 50%.
The South Today bulletin: Monday, January 25
The South Today bulletin: Monday, January 25
The South Today bulletin: Monday, January 25
Hand of friendship extended
Hand of friendship extended
An invitation to visit the Maz Islamic Education Centre has been extended to the person who plastered anti-Muslimposters around Queenstown in December.
Hipkins confirms positive case is South African variant
Hipkins confirms positive case is South African variant
The Covid-19 community case in Northland is the South African strain, Covid recovery minister Chris Hipkins says.
Town’s first Super Dog found at canine expo
Town’s first Super Dog found at canine expo
There was not an unhappy dog or owner in sight at the second Oamaru Dog Expo held at the weekend.
Cut-down concert still has fans rocking out
Cut-down concert still has fans rocking out
Size did not matter for the fans who converged on the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert for an all Kiwi line-up on Saturday.
10,000 flock to Gibbston Valley concert
10,000 flock to Gibbston Valley concert
Thousands danced and sang in the sun at the 11th annual Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert near Queenstown on Saturday.