Dunedin's First Church spire nearly repaired
Another five levels of scaffolding are expected to be removed from the First Church spire in Dunedin this weekend, as repair work nears completion.
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Closed museum developing public access to collection
Closed museum developing public access to collection
Families who donated items to the Southland Museum and Art Gallery may have a chance to revisit their taonga.
New manager impressed by potential of Happiness House
New manager impressed by potential of Happiness House
Happiness House manager Robyn Francis is overwhelmed to see the generosity and potential in Queenstown's community support centre.
Short green phases at lights cause congestion
Short green phases at lights cause congestion
Frustrated drivers were forced to run red lights in Dunedin recently, after some intersections only allowed two cars through, before the lights changed.
Youngsters get ready for Young Farmer competition
Youngsters get ready for Young Farmer competition
Some of Dipton's youngest primary industries experts are preparing for battle tomorrow.
The school is sending three teams to the New Zealand Young Farmers Agrikids competition being held on Saturday.
Rural churches hold conference in Lincoln
Rural churches hold conference in Lincoln
Christians from rural communities around the world gathered at Lincoln University last week.
Edible packaging on the menu at University of Otago
Edible packaging on the menu at University of Otago
The Food Science Department at the University Of Otago are developing a new type of food packaging that need not be thrown away.
Irrigation hot topic at Alexandra conference
Irrigation hot topic at Alexandra conference
A conference on agricultural irrigation was held in Alexandra this week.
Invercargill wrestler to take on world champion
Invercargill wrestler to take on world champion
A Southland wrestler will be taking on a world champion in Invercargill this weekend.
Wanaka teen at the height of his planting business at 15
Wanaka teen at the height of his planting business at 15
15-year-old Mt Aspiring student Luca Georgalli isn’t your typical teen.
Pupils show off their Shakespearian skills in Geraldine
Pupils show off their Shakespearian skills in Geraldine
Young actors got a chance to show off their Shakespearian skills at the Aoraki heats in Geraldine recently.
Invercargill dairy robbed by armed men
Invercargill dairy robbed by armed men
An Invercargill dairy was held up by armed robbers just before closing time last night.
Hammer-wielding masked men rob Invercargill dairy
Hammer-wielding masked men rob Invercargill dairy
An Invercargill dairy was robbed just before closing time last night when two men armed with hammers burst into the store.
Salmon revered in special ceremony
Salmon revered in special ceremony
In a bid to return salmon to their sacred river members of a First Nation tribe visited the Hakataramea hatchery where the Chinook salmon were first introduced to New Zealand rivers.
Javelin medalist has further goals in mind
Javelin medalist has further goals in mind
A well deserved break awaits Holly Robinson, but bigger things could be on the way.
Invercargill nurses protest pay and conditions
Invercargill nurses protest pay and conditions
Southland nurses held a protest in Invercargill's Wachner Place today to campaign for better pay and to address concerns about working conditions.
F-16 jets ‘irresponsible’ while flying low - Q,town pilot
F-16 jets ‘irresponsible’ while flying low - Q,town pilot
A Queenstown-based helicopter pilot is slamming visiting US Air Force F-16 pilots as irresponsible and foolish.
Timaru fishing boat fire finally extinguished
Timaru fishing boat fire finally extinguished
A fire aboard a fishing boat at Prime Port Timaru is finally out after burning for a week.
Otago University club rugby team beat Dunedin
Otago University club rugby team beat Dunedin
Otago University Rugby Football Club consolidated its place at the top of the table against the Dunedin team at Kettle Park on Sunday.
Botanic Garden trees to be felled after strong winds
Botanic Garden trees to be felled after strong winds
Following last weekend's strong winds, two large trees in the Dunedin Botanic Garden will have to be felled for safety reasons.