Fast-track plan loses big backers
Two major backers of Queenstown’s controversial Coronet Village fast-track proposal have pulled out, and a third is not involved at present.
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
The evidence continues to mount that Otago’s economy is outperforming the rest of New Zealand.
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
Police say a sighting of a missing French student in Te Anau, just days after his disappearance from Piha in 2020, cannot be confirmed.
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
Tania Innes is breaking barriers in more ways than one.
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
High mean sea level pressure prevailed over much of the South Island during July, creating prolonged dry spells across much of Otago and Southland.
NZ not in 'economic shape': Hipkins
NZ not in 'economic shape', Hipkins says in Queenstown speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right.
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Failure to find sea lion killer ‘disappointing’
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Failure to find sea lion killer ‘disappointing’
As a deadline approaches, a $50,000 reward to find those responsible for the deaths of three sea lions in the Catlins has yet to unearth any clear culprits, authorities say.
Olive branch offered over parking fees
Olive branch offered over parking fees
The Department of Conservation has offered a compromise over parking fees at Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks after strong objections from locals.
Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown
Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Queenstown this weekend.
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.
Vehicle skids on ice, crashes into building
Vehicle skids on ice, crashes into building
A vehicle skidded on black ice and crashed into a building, damaging a power pole on the way, in Lawrence early today.
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Funds for budding entrepreneurs
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Funds for budding entrepreneurs
Officials hope a new "microgrant" scheme will help unearth South Otago’s hidden entrepreneurs.
Building owners urged to gull-proof roofs
Building owners urged to gull-proof roofs
It is time to prepare for the arrival of the gulls.
South Otago residents keen for flood-prevention action
South Otago residents keen for flood-prevention action
South Otago residents want action as they prepare to face more flooding and other hazards in the future.
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Motorhome speeding, seatbelts not worn
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Motorhome speeding, seatbelts not worn
Police stopped a motorhome for speeding near Kingston — and then found six of the eight occupants not wearing seatbelts.
Museum work progressing well within overall budgets
Museum work progressing well within overall budgets
The public will get their first look inside Te Unua-The Museum of Southland early next year.