Regions

Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council

It's been a tumultuous three years at the Gore District Council with a heated election in 2022 ending in a close call and NZ's youngest ever mayor, divisions and murmurs of central govt intervention. What does October's election hold?

Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps

Harness racer Millie Bond with her pony George, or ‘‘Ginger Ninja’’, at her grandparents’ stables...

Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps

A Gore 16-year-old selected to go harness racing in Brisbane this week is hoping to follow in her family’s footsteps.

House ‘severely damaged’

A Balclutha house was "severely damaged" in a house fire last night.

SUBSCRIBER

Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says

Grant Treleaven and his partner Carrie Whyte. Photo: supplied

SUBSCRIBER

Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says

The partner of a Queenstown man killed on a Jacks Point worksite in 2023 says his death has caused "profound heartbreak and irreversible damage".

Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

Firefighters at the scene of the blaze in Cromer St, Balclutha. Photo: Nick Brook

Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a house "well alight" in Balclutha's Cromer St.

Drivers warned of disruptions across South

Drivers warned of disruptions across South

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising drivers of potential delays across the region over the next fortnight.

Police seek man after Westport property damaged

Police are hoping to identify this man. Photo: Supplied/Police

Police seek man after Westport property damaged

Police are appealing for information following damage to a commercial property on Westport's Palmerston St on Saturday at around 11pm.

Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice

Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice

The country's water regulator says a Southland councillor who refuses to boil his tap water could be risking his health.

SUBSCRIBER

Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned

SUBSCRIBER

Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned

Claims an Australian mining company was "flying under the radar" in Central Otago were rebutted yesterday and questions were raised about the makeup of the group complaining.

Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips

Mark Rose has admitted three charges of failing in his duty as director of a fish dealer. Photo:...

Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips

A prominent Queenstown hotelier who breached fisheries rules by operating "bucket list" heli-crayfish excursions for high-paying guests has been granted a discharge without conviction.

Boil water notice in place until December

Maniototo towns told to boil water until December

A boil water advisory issued for Patearoa and Ranfurly residents will remain in effect until upgrades are completed in December.

Woman dies in hospital after crash near Hampden

Woman dies in hospital after crash near Hampden

A woman has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Hampden at the weekend.

Illegal Qtown boarding house tenants told to hide

The living area for 22 tenants. The tenant says it was apparent James Truong was able to listen...

Illegal Queenstown boarding house tenants told to hide from inspectors

A man who lived in an illegal boarding house in Queenstown says landlord James Truong instructed tenants to hide from MBIE inspectors as attention on the property grew.

SUBSCRIBER

Council backs water partnership

SUBSCRIBER

Council backs water partnership

Despite another district’s shock last-minute withdrawal, the Gore District Council has passed the southern water plan partnership with a near-unanimous vote.

Group shows confidence in hospital plan

Group shows confidence in hospital plan

A privately owned public hospital for the Central Otago-Queenstown Lakes area is not quite a done deal — but one might be forgiven for thinking so after a show of confidence from southern leaders.

One badly hurt in motorcycle v car crash

One badly hurt in motorcycle v car crash

One person was badly injured after a car and motorcycle collided near a North Otago cemetery yesterday morning.

SUBSCRIBER

Flood damage could cost region up to $700m

SUBSCRIBER

Flood damage could cost region up to $700m

Up to $700 million worth of residential property could be in the path of intense flooding when extreme weather hits Otago over the next 35 years.

Burn victim’s progress ‘mind-blowing’

Reuben Holt on Stewart Island. PHOTO: GIVE A LITTLE

Burn victim’s progress ‘mind-blowing’

Life took a bad turn for a young Stewart Island man after he was engulfed by flames from a petrol accident on May 17.

Son ‘left a lasting impression’ on many

Son ‘left a lasting impression’ on many

Jock Davies, the young Otago man who died in a hunting accident on Stewart Island, was farewelled in Tapanui yesterday.

SUBSCRIBER

Consent application for new water intake not far off

SUBSCRIBER

Consent application for new water intake not far off

Slowly but surely progress is being made to ensure high nitrate levels in Glenavy’s drinking water are a thing of the past.

Search form

Search form