Wānaka the final resting place for iconic aircraft
The plane that carried Queen Elizabeth II to the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch is being saved from the scrap heap and is coming home.
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Water services plan given go-ahead from DIA
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Water services plan given go-ahead from DIA
The Waitaki District Council’s revised water services delivery plan has been approved, paving the way for services transferring to Southern Waters next year.
Cost of new council units ‘exorbitant’
Cost of new council units ‘exorbitant’
A new $2.8 million council-owned housing complex for elderly persons has been criticised by some Invercargill representatives for costing too much.
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Seventieth Tour ‘incredible milestone’
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Seventieth Tour ‘incredible milestone’
Australasian’s longest-running multi-stage cycling race will celebrate its platinum jubilee this year.
Demand for housing high
Demand for housing high
Southland’s buoyant property market continues to prosper, with the region leading the country with the strongest year-on-year growth in new listings.
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EL Nino officially declared for NZ
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Strong El Nino to have ‘significant’ impacts on the South
EL Nino has been officially declared, and Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) expects the climate phenomenon to intensify into one of the strongest on record.
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Apartments, hotel and two golf courses planned near Wānaka airport
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Apartments, hotel and two golf courses planned near Wānaka airport
A planned resort near Wānaka Airport will boast two 18-hole golf courses, a driving range, a hospitality precinct, hotel and more, a director says.
Luxury Queenstown home expected to fetch $35m
Luxury Queenstown home expected to fetch $35m
A luxury Queenstown estate in a gated community could be the country's priciest residential property this year with an asking price of $35 million.
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Bid for nine pokies turned down
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Bid for nine pokies turned down
A Luggate publican whose bid for nine poker machines was declined says he does not agree with the decision, but he will abide by it.
How childhood dream inspired Queenstown chef to win two Michelin stars
How childhood dream inspired Queenstown chef to win two Michelin stars
Adding a Michelin Star to his Queenstown restaurant's name has been the lifetime dream for chef Paul Froggatt - and now, he has two.
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Mural celebrates coast, landscape and community
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Mural celebrates coast, landscape and community
A new mural in Taieri Mouth reflects an upsurge in community activity for people of all ages in the coastal township, project leaders say.
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Proposal to reduce pāua catch limit in the South
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Proposal to reduce pāua catch limit in the South
Fisheries New Zealand is proposing to drop the catch limit for pāua in Otago and Southland.
New marine reserves open for business
New marine reserves open for business
Five new marine reserves now exist off the Otago coast, with the new waters embedded into the conservation framework.
One seriously hurt in crash on Milford Road
One seriously hurt in crash on Milford Road
Three people have been injured, one seriously, in a crash on State Highway 94 (the Milford Road) this morning.
Wintry conditions hamper travellers; 'another cool one' to come
Wintry conditions hamper travellers; 'another cool one' to come
Wintry conditions are again causing issues for travellers in the South today, and MetService says tomorrow could be even colder in some places.
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Council to ‘move on’ after apology
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Council to ‘move on’ after apology
The Gore District Council yesterday agreed to accept an apology from councillor Donna Bruce over a homophobic comment she made at a workshop in April ‘‘and move on’’.
Laws linked to NZ First election candidacy
Laws linked to NZ First election candidacy
Otago regional councillor Michael Laws will not confirm whether he plans to run for Parliament at this year’s general election.
Chef ‘speechless’ over award of two Michelin stars
Chef ‘speechless’ over award of two Michelin stars
A Queenstown restaurant officially holds the title of New Zealand’s best eatery after being awarded two Michelin stars.
Stagecoaches to get things rolling
Stagecoaches to get things rolling
As part of the Midwinter Magic festival, Westland Industrial Heritage Park is offering a series of heritage talks throughout July.
Stop leads to $1.1m drug bust
Stop leads to $1.1m drug bust
Greymouth police have hauled in methamphetamine with a street value of $1.17 million after a random vehicle stop on Monday led to a raid on a local address.