Modeller’s success a ‘shock’
John Fenton has been a model enthusiast since he was a boy.
Regions
ICC advisers’ $67,000 fees about half of budget
ICC advisers’ $67,000 fees about half of budget
Two external appointees who are helping Invercargill City Council to deal with its governance issues will cost ratepayers about half of the price originally budgeted.
Home detention for eighth drink-driving conviction
Home detention for eighth drink-driving conviction
An Omarama fisherman who had been "striving to be offence-free" has been sentenced to home detention for his eighth drink-driving conviction.
Scott to take vacant seat on board
Scott to take vacant seat on board
Preliminary results for the Cromwell Community Board by-election have resulted in Bob Scott being named the successful candidate, with 1086 votes.
68% of port staff vaccinated
68% of port staff vaccinated
About 68% of active port workers in Bluff and Port Chalmers have been fully vaccinated, the Ministry of Health says.
Jaw broken in alleged assault at Queenstown McDonald's
Jaw broken in alleged assault at Queenstown McDonald's
A man sustained a broken jaw in an alleged assault outside McDonald's in Queenstown at the weekend.
Govt should bulk-fund Queenstown: Nats MP
Govt should bulk-fund Queenstown: Nats MP
Shadow treasurer Andrew Bayly believes the government should bulk-fund Queenstown through the Covid crisis to ensure the survival of key businesses and staff.
Steam and Rail locomotive given its new identity
Steam and Rail locomotive given its new identity
It has been the train without a name for more than 10 years.
Ski slopes host record numbers
Ski slopes host record numbers
Cardrona Alpine Resort and the Snow Farm have broken winter school holiday attendance records and customers do not seem to be complaining.
Fallen power lines under investigation
Fallen power lines under investigation
Aurora Energy is investigating why two power lines came down across the Shotover Bridge on Friday morning.
Discharge consent sought for wastewater scheme
Discharge consent sought for wastewater scheme
A delay in the construction of Riversdale wastewater infrastructure has required the Southland District Council to reapply for consent to discharge water into a stream.
Fashion awards winner surprised
Fashion awards winner surprised
Designers with a passion for fashion gathered at the Mataura Licensing Trust Hokonui Fashion Design Awards at the weekend.
Playing a part in global fuel shift a possibility
Playing a part in global fuel shift a possibility
Significant global developments in green hydrogen have reignited the possibility of a manufacturing plant being set up in Southland.
Quarrel over community board continues
Quarrel over community board continues
The future of the Wanaka Community Board is uncertain as the Queenstown Lakes District Council examines how best the Upper Clutha can be represented.
Fake fight, meth lab reports made out of spite
Fake fight, meth lab reports made out of spite
An Oamaru woman who sent armed police on a wild goose chase twice was sentenced in court this week.
Fears for elderly as power poverty bites
Fears for elderly as power poverty bites
Power poverty is already starting to bite in Central Otago - New Zealand's coldest district.
Show to go on in Queenstown
Show to go on in Queenstown
Canning this year’s Winter Games NZ (WGNZ) would have been "the easy option".
‘Sweet Spot’ focus alters from video
‘Sweet Spot’ focus alters from video
Despite calls for it to be pulled from public view, Tourism Waitaki’s "Sweet Spot" campaign will continue.
Belief culprit may be behind past thefts
Belief culprit may be behind past thefts
After a spate of burglaries of Riverton whitebait huts, one owner believes the culprit could be behind previous thefts.
Captain, two crew taken off ship
Captain, two crew taken off ship
The captain of the Covid-19-stricken container vessel Mattina and two of his crew have been evacuated from the ship’s Bluff mooring.