First supply convoy makes it to Milford Sound
The first essential services convoy to Milford Sound was cause for celebration, as it passed through the flood damaged highway on Saturday.
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Tent city open for business as Orientation begins
Tent city open for business as Orientation begins
Thousands of university and polytechnic students have made their annual pilgrimage back to Dunedin for the start of the tertiary year.
Numbers of competing pipe bands up for this year's Octagon event
Numbers of competing pipe bands up for this year's Octagon event
Hundreds of pipers and drummers, as well as lovers of all things Scottish, converged on Dunedin at the weekend.
Thieves Alley draws thousands to lower Octagon
Thieves Alley draws thousands to lower Octagon
Saturday saw Dunedin's lower Octagon packed with about 30,000 people, sampling foods and crafts at the annual Thieves Alley market.
Timaru's Ara Institute graduands parade Stafford St
Timaru's Ara Institute graduands parade Stafford St
Filled with nervous excitement, about 70 graduands of the Ara Institute of Canterbury paraded down Timaru's main street last week.
The South Today bulletin: Friday, February 14
The South Today bulletin: Friday, February 14
The South Today bulletin: Friday, February 14
Civil Defence Minister visits Fiordland
Civil Defence Minister visits Fiordland
The devastating effects of last week’s storm were made clear after a visit to Fiordland by the Civil Defence Minister yesterday.
Protest over planned Oamaru health staff cuts
Protest over planned Oamaru health staff cuts
The proposal by Healthcare NZ to cut staff at their Oamaru facility has drawn the ire of locals.
Retro-kitsch used as backdrop for DPAG exhibit
Retro-kitsch used as backdrop for DPAG exhibit
A fascination with retro fixtures has been the starting point for a new art exhibition by a visiting Wellington artist.
Railway Station bollards in place
Railway Station bollards in place
The pedestrian mall concept was trialled twice with feedback and formal consultation indicating strong support for the change.
Poem inspired by incident with falling branch
Poem inspired by incident with falling branch
A woman struck by a falling tree branch in Dunedin during a stormy day in January is on the slow road to recovery.
Highlanders include Dillon Hunt against Brumbies
Highlanders include Dillon Hunt against Brumbies
Smarting from their 42 to 20 loss against the Sharks last Friday, the Pulse Energy Highlanders are looking to learn from their mistakes.
Ex-pat US citizens encouraged to vote
Ex-pat US citizens encouraged to vote
Americans living in Dunedin are being invited to register to vote in the up-coming US elections.
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, February 13
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, February 13
The South Today bulletin: Thursday, February 13
At last, home appearance for Otago’s Ferns
At last, home appearance for Otago’s Ferns
Suzie Bates has achieved just about everything she can in cricket.
Volunteers help with southern flood clean up
Volunteers help with southern flood clean up
Video:Craig Baxter & Jacob McSweeny
Dunedin's housing crisis continues
Dunedin's housing crisis continues
One of Dunedin's leading social service agencies says people are increasingly living in overcrowded houses and struggling to find accommodation in the city.
Woolhandling champs draw good crowd in Balclutha
Woolhandling champs draw good crowd in Balclutha
Champion woolhandler Joel Henare won his eleventh national title at the Otago Shears in Balclutha at the weekend.
Wanaka skateboarders set for Bowlzilla
Wanaka skateboarders set for Bowlzilla
Two Wanaka skateboarders are getting ready to compete at a national event in Wellington next month.
Classic Austins hit the road
Classic Austins hit the road
A group of classic Austin 7 cars made a trek across the South Island last week.