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Concern over levels of gravel in river

The Gore brown trout statue welcomes visitors to the ‘‘world capital of brown trout fishing’’....

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Concern over levels of gravel in river

Some anglers are concerned lower fish numbers in the Mataura River, one of the world’s finest for brown trout, might be related to the levels of gravel in the river.

Pair arrested in Southland drug bust

Cannabis was recovered during the two-day police operation in rural Southland. Photo: NZ Police

Pair arrested in Southland drug bust

Two people have been arrested after a drug bust in rural Southland.

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Pet parade at show a family affair

Judy Young has been involved in the Wanaka A&P Show pet parade since 1995 and has no desire...

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Pet parade at show a family affair

For longtime local Judy Young, the Wanaka A&P Show is about more than tradition — it is a family affair.

‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for

Waikouaiti Rodeo Club president Richard Robinson is ready to welcome all to the National Finals...

‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for

Waikouaiti hosts the National Finals Rodeo tomorrow.

Musicians at event

Musicians at event

The West Coast’s legendary celebration of wild and foraged foods this weekend will also feature some of New Zealand’s best-known musicians.

Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine

Let's get ready to rumble.

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IT shop finds nasty surprise on Queenstown laptop

The teacher exchanged explicit messages and photos with a teenage girl. File photo: Getty Images

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IT business uncovers child porn on Frankton man's laptop

A Frankton man was caught with hundreds of child porn images on his laptop and cellphone after he took them to a Queenstown IT business.

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Council tells Santana to remove tower

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Council tells Santana to remove tower

Santana is tearing down an illegal hilltop communications tower only a month after erecting it.

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Uber service to launch in Wānaka

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Uber service to launch in Wānaka

International ride-hailing giant Uber is preparing to launch in Wānaka.

Property values rise across Central Otago

Alexandra prices rose 5.74% on average. Photo: ODT Files

Property values rise across Central Otago

Residential property owners in Central Otago have seen average capital values rise about 9% since 2022, according to new district-wide valuations.

Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims

The Southland Nepalese community is in shock after the death of two of its own in a car crash.

Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch

The 1971 white Ford Fairmont, registration FW8797, is believed to be in the Christchurch area....

Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch

An appeal has been made for information about the theft of a classic 1971 white Ford Fairmont which may be in the Christchurch area.

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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school

Prue Scorgie has not only taught three generations of the MacGibbon/Sanson family in her 50 years...

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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school

Fifty-three years ago, a young Prue Scorgie looked at her career options and found her options were pretty much limited to nursing, teaching and a few others.

AI factory to rival smelter in power use

Voting documents in Southland will include fewer names this time around. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg...

AI factory to rival smelter in power use

Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country’s first AI factory yesterday moved a step closer to reality.

Runaway car pins cyclist, breaks his leg

An Oamaru man was seriously injured after he was trapped under a car outside Mitre 10 Mega in...

Runaway car pins cyclist, breaks his leg

An Oamaru man faces a long recovery after his femur was shattered when he became pinned under a car while trying to leave a hardware store.

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Settled conditions tipped for autumn

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Settled conditions tipped for autumn

Autumn has arrived and the leaves are turning brown and overnight temperatures are starting to drop.

NZ's first AI factory given green light for Invercargill

Datagrid New Zealand's proposed sustainable data centre has had its resource consent approved....

NZ's first AI factory given green light for Invercargill

Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country's first AI factory today moved a step closer to reality.

Stronger proposed planning laws urged

NZPork says New Zealand pig farmers work hard to produce 100% locally born and raised pork,...

Stronger proposed planning laws urged

NZPork is calling on the government to strengthen proposed planning laws to ensure New Zealand’s pig farmers can continue producing high-quality, locally born and raised pork for New Zealanders.

Sprague secures Mazda Pro8 title

Timaru racing driver Corban Sprague has won the Mazda Pro8 New Zealand Championship. PHOTO: MAZDA...

Sprague secures Mazda Pro8 title

Timaru racing driver Corban Sprague has wrapped up his Mazda Pro8 New Zealand Championship campaign in dominant fashion.

Eden Hore gowns on show

Feinerman’s General Store co-owner Sally Feinerman co-ordinates with the Eden Hore Collection...

Eden Hore gowns on show

Garments from the Eden Hore Collection are appearing across Central Otago as part of a mini exhibition trail bringing 1970s and ’80s high fashion into public spaces and small towns.

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