Dozens nominated for local elections
Dozens nominated for local elections
A late surge in nominations meant there will be candidates for every available seat for Clutha District Council and the West Otago and Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Boards.
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South Island end 21-year drought
South Island end 21-year drought
The South Island indoor bowls team have finally broken their 21-year drought, winning the Kevin Eddy Memorial Trophy 27-21 in the annual interisland test match at Balclutha.
Covenant for restored bush
Covenant for restored bush
Exactly 50 years since a windstorm wreaked havoc on Arowhenua Bush, ongoing efforts to restore the native bush ecosystem have been protected in perpetuity.
Most regional roles to go to election
Most regional roles to go to election
As a flood of last-minute nominations were filed and the dust has settled, the majority of the South Canterbury ward and community board positions will be decided with elections.
Stations could close under proposal
Stations could close under proposal
Outlying police stations could be closed and staff numbers in the Aoraki policing district reduced under a new proposal by New Zealand Police.
Donation to boost foodbank’s stores
Donation to boost foodbank’s stores
A timely donation will help Food Rescue Aoraki fill their empty freezers.
Pair back on wearable arts podium
Pair back on wearable arts podium
Two Community House colleagues have placed in the annual North Canterbury Wearable Arts competition for a second year.
Business group supports hospice
Business group supports hospice
A fundraising effort by local businesspeople has raised $14,000 for Hospice South Canterbury.
Author shares stories with pupils
Author shares stories with pupils
A North Canterbury children’s author has spent several days in Timaru captivating primary school pupils with rural tales — like how her dad blew up a cowshed.
Family’s Lincoln scholarship back
Family’s Lincoln scholarship back
A Cricklewood farming family’s commitment to agricultural studies has seen scholarship applications open for a second year.
Ella’s dramatic idea now a reality
Ella’s dramatic idea now a reality
An Albury 11-year-old has successfully set the stage for a local drama class.
US ‘twin’ town drops Alex a line
US ‘twin’ town drops Alex a line
Alexandra has an international pen friend after an American town seeking a climate twin reached out when they discovered Alexandra had much more in common with them than just climates.
Award a boost for landscapers
Award a boost for landscapers
A Clyde landscaping company added to their award collection after winning a bronze award at the Registered Master Landscapers’ Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2025, held in Auckland last month.
Annual games a community effort
Annual games a community effort
Children came from Southland, Upper Clutha and Dunedin on Saturday to compete in Central Otago’s biggest primary school tournament in one of the region’s smallest villages.
Stagecoach history ‘fascinating’
Stagecoach history ‘fascinating’
The first ventured from Dunedin to Gabriel’s Gully, at Lawrence, on October 11, 1861, in nine hours — an unbelievable feat slashing the journey’s length from two days to less than half a day.
Heavy rain, snow for parts of South
Heavy rain, snow for parts of South
Heavy rain watches have been issued for the spine of the South Island and flood-hit Tasman, while snow is forecast for highways in Otago and Southland.
Crash into building
Crash into building
A vehicle crashed into a building in Lawrence early yesterday after sliding on black ice.
Long-serving councillor dies
Long-serving councillor dies
Waimate district councillor Tom O’Connor has died.
Concern over leg-hold traps
Concern over leg-hold traps
A worrying number of leg-hold traps found around Sandy Point is causing concern for the Invercargill City Council.
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Developers threatened with debt collectors
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Queenstown developers threatened with debt collectors
Queenstown developers behind a massive housing project have been threatened with debt collectors amid a bitter dispute with a fast-track panel.