Restricted fire season for parts of inland Otago
Restricted fire season for parts of inland Otago
Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki will move to a restricted fire season on Monday.
Southerners urged to check sites for reignition danger
Southerners urged to check sites for reignition danger
Fire and Emergency NZ is calling on southerners to check any previous fires or burns from the past few weeks to ensure they are not in danger of reignition.
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Santana seeking to limit submitters
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Santana seeking to limit submitters
The Australian firm seeking fast-track permission for a massive open-cast gold mine above Bendigo and Tarras has called on the govt to stop locals and experts having a voice in the decision.
'Rest gently, my sweet baby boy': Mother’s tribute to son killed in Timaru crash
'Rest gently, my sweet baby boy': Mother’s tribute to son killed in Timaru crash
A young boy who was killed in a crash with his father near Timaru has been remembered by his mum as someone who brought "joy, laughter, and light" into the world.
Friends put in marathon effort to support teen
Friends put in marathon effort to support teen
Four friends running a marathon to help her son take part in sports again is "friendship in its most true and pure form", Madeleine Berry says.
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels
In a pageant run by the Balfour Young Farmers 15 farming lads will be dressing up in drag and competing for the title of Miss Balfour.
Death ‘has left an ache in our hearts’
Death ‘has left an ache in our hearts’
The wife and business partner of the Wānaka guide killed in a tragic mountain fall on Aoraki/Mt Cook this week has thanked the community for its support
Christmas Wonderland tipped to be biggest
Christmas Wonderland tipped to be biggest
Dragons, unicorns and mischievous goblins will share the stage with Santa and his elves in Lake Hāwea this Christmas.
Bid to prevent Wānaka building height rules fails
Bid to prevent Wānaka building height rules fails
Lismore St residents have been unable to convince the council new building height rules could change the character of their corner of Wānaka.
Kakanui School celebrates in style
Kakanui School celebrates in style
A tree planting and plaque unveiling ceremony were all part of a weekend of celebrations to mark the155th anniversary of Kakanui School.
‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen
‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen
It was a celebratory occasion as 25 newly minted New Zealanders were welcomed to the Waitaki district at a citizenship ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House on Tuesday.
Rain or shine Santa made it to town
Rain or shine Santa made it to town
Despite rain earlier in the morning, the North Otago community came out in droves to view the annual Waitaki District Santa Parade.
Keeping the joy in Christmas
Keeping the joy in Christmas
The Waimate Christmas Child initiative is in its ninth year, and the aim is unwavering — to ensure no child misses out on waking up to presents on Christmas morning.
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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role
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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role
From working in custody and court as an authorised officer in Christchurch, to a team member on the offender prevention and tactical dog team in Timaru, Will Turnbull brings 11 years of frontline...
Cool change for Otago and Southland
Cool change for Otago and Southland
Otago and Southland will get a break from the heat from today, with much cooler temperatures expected.
Man charged with arson
Man charged with arson
Police have charged a 35-year-old Dunedin man with arson, in relation to a suspicious house fire in Waikaia last year.
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Drink-driving courier driver swerved into traffic, crashed
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Drink-driving courier driver swerved into traffic, crashed
A Gore courier driver, who twice swerved into oncoming traffic before crashing, admitted to having a "couple of wines" before getting behind the wheel.
High airfares blamed for 9.5% drop in tourist spend
High airfares blamed for 9.5% drop in tourist spend
High domestic airfares are being blamed for a nearly 10% drop in tourist spending in Central Otago in the past year.
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Pace of curriculum changes ‘ludicrous’
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Pace of curriculum changes ‘ludicrous’
A Southland principal has advised his teachers to just breathe as they are battered by curriculum changes happening at a "moderately terrifying" pace.
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Clinic closes: ‘many patients affected’
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Clinic closes: ‘many patients affected’
A Queenstown health clinic has been placed in voluntary liquidation, leaving hundreds of patients stranded.