Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Kaitangata resident Leeana Ferguson captured a striking view of the aurora australis late on Thursday night.
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.
Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says
Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says
Avalanche conditions continue to cause delays on Fiordland’s Great Walks, the Department of Conservation says.
RMA charges laid
RMA charges laid
An Environment Southland investigation into an odour complaint at Tuturau, Southland has resulted in charges being laid.
Town set to host high wheelers
Town set to host high wheelers
Oamaru will play host to the National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.
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October weather broke many records
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October weather broke many records
After a month of highly volatile weather with "violent" winds and rain, few people will be surprised that many long-held records were broken across Otago and Southland during October.
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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant
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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant
Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.
Buyer options as developer changes plan
Buyer options as developer changes plan
A Christchurch developer has scrapped plans for 44 apartments in a new development at Frankton.
‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap
‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap
A departing mana whenua representative at the Invercargill City Council is offended by a pay gap which plagues the role.
Mayor praises efforts in storm response
Mayor praises efforts in storm response
Clutha Mayor Jock Martin has praised "the gargantuan effort" of the past two weeks that saw the district’s state of emergency end yesterday.
Epic mountain bike event making 2026 comeback
Epic mountain bike event making 2026 comeback
One of New Zealand’s most iconic mountain bike events, the Lake Hāwea Epic, returns next year after a five-year hiatus.
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Rivers nearing optimum fishing standards
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Rivers nearing optimum fishing standards
What a difference a week makes.
Town down by the lake
Town down by the lake
Pisa Moorings, a small town on the shore of Lake Dunstan, has a population of 980 people.
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Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents
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Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents
The discharge of wastewater into the Shotover River represents not only a local environmental threat, but a fundamental governance failure, a Queenstown group says.
States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland
States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland
States of emergency have come to an end in Clutha and Southland, two weeks after damaging winds tore through the South.
Charges laid after probe into odour complaint
Charges laid after probe into odour complaint near Mataura
A Southland man is facing charges under the Resource Management Act after an investigation into an odour complaint at a property near Mataura.
New storm recovery head named
New storm recovery head named
The new head of Southland’s storm recovery has painted a positive picture of people looking out for one another in an hour of need.
Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks
Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks
There's been good progress on repairs to Great Walks but avalanche conditions are still causing delays. Heavy rain may heighten the risk, forcing the Milford Road to close on Sunday.
Mana whenua representative roles approved
Mana whenua representative roles approved
Mana whenua representative roles have been given the green light at the Invercargill City Council following a vote at the inaugural meeting.
From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South
From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South
A fortnight after a storm tore through the South, cutting power to tens of thousands, supply has been restored to almost all customers.