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'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast

A female spotty kiwi/pukupuku has been found in the Adams Wilderness Area of the West Coast. ...

'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast

Little spotted kiwi have been rediscovered in the wild on the West Coast for the first time in 50 years, delighting conservationists.

House ‘severely damaged’

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

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.

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Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned

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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.

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Council backs water partnership

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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.

'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast

'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast

House ‘severely damaged’

House ‘severely damaged’

Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

Drivers warned of disruptions across South

Drivers warned of disruptions across South

Police seek man after Westport property damaged

Police seek man after Westport property damaged

Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice

Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice

Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned

Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned

Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips

Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips

Boil water notice in place until December

Maniototo towns told to boil water until December

Woman dies in hospital after crash near Hampden

Woman dies in hospital after crash near Hampden

Illegal Qtown boarding house tenants told to hide

Illegal Queenstown boarding house tenants told to hide from inspectors

Council backs water partnership

Council backs water partnership

Make or break for Tactix

‘Hugely proud’ of development work

New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash

Historic opportunity for Rams

Forest & Bird loses appeal against council

Historic building given new life

Dead deer had 1080 bait in stomachs

ORC reassurance over river gravel levels

Intervention to continue at troubled school

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