Facing fears one jump at a time
Following more than a decade of rehabilitation after a car crash left him with severe brain damage, Queenstown resident Jesse Boulay is seizing life with both hands.
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Southland Hospital staff told not to chat more than 5 minutes a day
Southland Hospital staff told not to chat more than 5 minutes a day
Some Southland Hospital staff have been told they can only talk to each other for a maximum of five minutes a day, complaints to a union show.
Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’
Youth jobs programme ‘fantastic success story’
A scheme helping young Waitaki people has been a "fantastic" success story, Mayor Gary Kircher says.
Rare law change waives $1.4m bill for WDC
Rare law change waives $1.4m bill for WDC
A rare parliamentary law change has waived a potential $1.4m bill relating to environmental cleanup work that left a 2.2km stretch of scenic coast road at Kakanui unusable.
Revamped statue back in time for country music festival
Revamped statue back in time for country music festival
Gore's Hands of Fame statue honouring country music has had a makeover and is back looking shiny and new, just in time for Bayleys Tussock Country music festival this weekend.
Southland bakery using Aussie broker for butter
Southland bakery using Aussie broker for butter
Skyrocketing butter prices have forced a commercial bakery in the dairy heartland of Southland to scour the global market for cheaper alternatives.
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Views heard at ‘southern water’ meeting
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Views heard at ‘southern water’ meeting
Residents and officials have voiced their frustration with the "untenable" financial pressures expected to arise from the government’s Local Water Done Well programme at a meeting in Balclutha.
Council finalises rates rise of 9.9%
Council finalises rates rise of 9.9%
After two days of hearings, heated debate, and a deep dive into more than 500 public submissions, the Gore District Council has finalised its long-term plan (LTP) — but not without controversy.
'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy
'Amazing support': Community rallies for Billy
The mum of an Oamaru 2-year-old with a rare brain disorder has been overwhelmed by the level of community support for a fundraiser.
Wind, lashing sleet for cattle muster test riders, livestock
Wind, lashing sleet for cattle muster test riders, livestock
The Mount Aspiring Station cattle musters have taken place over the past few weeks.
After-hours boost details awaited
After-hours boost details awaited
The devil will be in the details for regional health centres around the South following the announcement of an increase in government funding for after-hours services.
Matariki event cancelled; trust cites competition from light show
Matariki event cancelled; trust cites competition from light show
A large community Matariki event at Stadium Southland has been cancelled, its backers saying it is too much of a risk to go ahead as a competing show is taking place a few days beforehand.
Construction of off-road cycle link set to begin
Construction of off-road cycle link set to begin
Construction is due to begin on another connection to Central Otago’s trail network with an off-road cycle link from Kāmoanahaehae - Riverside Park to the Linger and Die Reserve in Alexandra.
Initial demolition work set to begin
Initial demolition work set to begin
Demolition of the Wyndham museum building is set to start next week.
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Oh deer ... crashes mount up
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Oh deer ... crashes mount up
Greymouth panelbeaters are seeing an influx of crumpled cars from collisions with deer on roads throughout the West Coast in recent weeks.
Uni, tech company join forces against cyber crime
Uni, tech company join forces against cyber crime
The University of Otago could be offering a master’s degree in cyber security in Queenstown in a few years’ time.
Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman
Love of horticulture pays off for Goodman
Lydia Goodman has won the 2025 Central Otago young grower regional title.
Tender awarded to Apex
Tender awarded to Apex
The Central Otago District Council has awarded the $14.7 million tender to design and construct Cromwell’s new water treatment plant and borefield upgrades to New Zealand-owned and based Apex Water.
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Inland port decision result of regional planning failure: MP
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Inland port decision result of regional planning failure: MP
A "complete failure of regional planning" meant only one of two competing inland port proposals in Otago was considered for an $8.2 million loan by the government, a local MP says.
Generation game as rugby club celebrates 140th
Generation game as rugby club celebrates 140th
The Heriot Rugby Club celebrated its 140th year anniversary at the weekend, generations of the club getting together for a good game and a great bit of socialising.