Fear drones ‘scoping’ homes
Fear drones ‘scoping’ homes
Drones flying near North Otago properties at night are setting off alarm bells for some residents.
Event attracts mountain bikers of all ages
It was a case of mettle to pedal.
Regions
Award just the beginning, owner says
A small family-owned and operated Wanaka tourism business has won a major national tourism award.
Bid to move section of Alps 2 Ocean
Ahururi leaders are banding together in a bid to move a section of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail through Otematata.
‘Ripe’ to show transport attitude ‘mode shift’
‘Ripe’ to show transport attitude ‘mode shift’
Wanaka is "absolutely ripe for the picking" to demonstrate a "mode shift" in attitudes towards transport networks, Queenstown Lakes district councillor Quentin Smith says.Youth programme has national launch
Youth programme has national launch
Invercargill has been chosen as the first centre in New Zealand to take part in the Thriving Rangatahi project — a six-year investment aimed at helping young people who are excluded and disadvantaged.
queenstown
Pay issues frustrating bus drivers
It's been a bumpy ride for Dunedin and Queenstown Orbus bus drivers.
Plans for parking building parked
Plans for parking building parked
Queenstown’s council has parked plans for a new carparking building in the CBD.Aviation companies prepare for battle over Milford airstrip
Aviation companies prepare for battle over Milford airstrip
Aviation companies are prepared to fight for their livelihood, even if it means taking legal action against a proposed plan to remove the Milford airstrip.Traffic concerns delay Ladies Mile plan
Traffic concerns delay Ladies Mile plan
The brakes have been applied to a master plan for Queenstown’s Ladies Mile until a fix for the area’s traffic congestion woes can be found.
Wanaka
Website bid to reduce single-use cups
The Plastic Free Wanaka community group has launched a website to encourage people to stop using throw-away cups.
‘Ripe’ to show transport attitude ‘mode shift’
‘Ripe’ to show transport attitude ‘mode shift’
Wanaka is "absolutely ripe for the picking" to demonstrate a "mode shift" in attitudes towards transport networks, Queenstown Lakes district councillor Quentin Smith says.UN Youth Summit debates fake news
UN Youth Summit debates fake news
Up to 90 pupils from Mount Aspiring College, Wakatipu High and Dunstan High Schools have participated in a model UN Youth Summit at the Lake Wanaka Centre.Award just the beginning, owner says
Award just the beginning, owner says
A small family-owned and operated Wanaka tourism business has won a major national tourism award.
Central Otago
Clyde teen found 'safe and well'
Clyde teenager Caitlin Blanch, who had been missing since Tuesday, has been found safe and well in the Alexandra area, police confirm.
Next step in bid to qualify
Next step in bid to qualify
Not all roads lead to Beijing, but in the arena of New Zealand curling, they do all lead to Naseby.Family pleads for teen to make contact
Family pleads for teen to make contact
The wait continued last night for the family of missing Clyde teenager Caitlin Blanch after the search of the Alexandra area was suspended yesterday.Farmers give National hard word
Farmers give National hard word
Central Otago farmers are calling for National Party politicians to pay more than lip service to their ‘‘Back our farmers’’ slogan.
South Otago
Hounds abound at hotel’s first bark-up
There were an unusual number of revellers at Beaumont Hotel on Saturday night, many of them four-legged.
$1.8m for water quality work
$1.8m for water quality work
An embryonic water quality project is about to take off, thanks to $1.8million of government funding, announced last night.Wylies Garage, running since 1927, could be facing closure
Wylies Garage, running since 1927, could be facing closure
Today may be the final day for what is believed to be one of the oldest service stations in the South. Although it could live to see another day.Proposed rules anger bike club
Proposed rules anger bike club
A stoush is brewing in Lawrence due to complaints about noise regulation at a long-standing community motocross track.
north otago
Multiple burglaries in Oamaru: ‘Don’t delay’ calls, police say
Police in Oamaru are urging the public to contact them immediately if they see suspicious behaviour.
Event attracts mountain bikers of all ages
Event attracts mountain bikers of all ages
It was a case of mettle to pedal.Fear drones ‘scoping’ homes
Fear drones ‘scoping’ homes
Drones flying near North Otago properties at night are setting off alarm bells for some residents.Beach rock protection work completed, earlier and cheaper
Beach rock protection work completed, earlier and cheaper
Rock armouring along Katiki Beach has been completed under budget and ahead of schedule.
southland
Black mould found in council chamber
Wet black mould has been found in Environment Southland’s council chamber and meetings have been moved out of it until further notice.
Youth programme has national launch
Youth programme has national launch
Invercargill has been chosen as the first centre in New Zealand to take part in the Thriving Rangatahi project — a six-year investment aimed at helping young people who are excluded and disadvantaged.One seriously injured in Southland crash
One seriously injured in Southland crash
One person has suffered serious injuries in a crash near Wyndham in Southland.Southland could start green hydrogen production by 2023
Southland could start green hydrogen production by 2023
The government has been told Southland could start producing green hydrogen as early as 2023.
‘Ripe’ to show transport attitude ‘mode shift’
‘Ripe’ to show transport attitude ‘mode shift’
Wanaka is "absolutely ripe for the picking" to demonstrate a "mode shift" in attitudes towards transport networks, Queenstown Lakes district councillor Quentin Smith says.
Fear drones ‘scoping’ homes
Fear drones ‘scoping’ homes
Drones flying near North Otago properties at night are setting off alarm bells for some residents.
Event attracts mountain bikers of all ages
Event attracts mountain bikers of all ages
It was a case of mettle to pedal.
Hounds abound at hotel’s first bark-up
Hounds abound at hotel’s first bark-up
There were an unusual number of revellers at Beaumont Hotel on Saturday night, many of them four-legged.
Too soon for water referendum: DIA
Too soon for water referendum: DIA
A Southern mayor’s call for a binding referendum on the water services reform is premature, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) says.
Multiple burglaries in Oamaru: ‘Don’t delay’ calls, police say
Multiple burglaries in Oamaru: ‘Don’t delay’ calls, police say
Police in Oamaru are urging the public to contact them immediately if they see suspicious behaviour.
Black mould found in council chamber
Black mould found in council chamber
Wet black mould has been found in Environment Southland’s council chamber and meetings have been moved out of it until further notice.
Youth programme has national launch
Youth programme has national launch
Invercargill has been chosen as the first centre in New Zealand to take part in the Thriving Rangatahi project — a six-year investment aimed at helping young people who are excluded and disadvantaged.
Website bid to reduce single-use cups
Website bid to reduce single-use cups
The Plastic Free Wanaka community group has launched a website to encourage people to stop using throw-away cups.
One seriously injured in Southland crash
One seriously injured in Southland crash
One person has suffered serious injuries in a crash near Wyndham in Southland.
Southland could start green hydrogen production by 2023
Southland could start green hydrogen production by 2023
The government has been told Southland could start producing green hydrogen as early as 2023.
Award just the beginning, owner says
Award just the beginning, owner says
A small family-owned and operated Wanaka tourism business has won a major national tourism award.
Clyde teen found 'safe and well'
Clyde teen found 'safe and well'
Clyde teenager Caitlin Blanch, who had been missing since Tuesday, has been found safe and well in the Alexandra area, police confirm.
Strong result for lines firm after challenges
Strong result for lines firm after challenges
Network Waitaki’s 2021 financial results have exceeded all expectations.
West Coast operators in ‘pretty dire’ situation
West Coast operators in ‘pretty dire’ situation
There are fears more businesses will go under in Glacier Country, as operators come to terms with another New Zealand-Australia travel suspension and their second winter under the shadow of Covid-19.
Beach rock protection work completed, earlier and cheaper
Beach rock protection work completed, earlier and cheaper
Rock armouring along Katiki Beach has been completed under budget and ahead of schedule.
Alpine passes in for a dusting
Alpine passes in for a dusting
Snow is on the way for several alpine passes on South Island state highways.
Ashburton Lotto player wins over $5m
Ashburton Lotto player wins over $5m
One very lucky Lotto player from Ashburton has struck Powerball to the tune of $5.3m.
Flood flows recorded on Buller greatest since 1926
Flood flows recorded on Buller greatest since 1926
Flood flows on the Buller River this month were the largest of any river in New Zealand in almost 100 years, Niwa measurements show.
Bid to move section of Alps 2 Ocean
Bid to move section of Alps 2 Ocean
Ahururi leaders are banding together in a bid to move a section of the Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail through Otematata.