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Hundreds of birds caught at once
A single fishing vessel hauled in 207 seabirds in one "devastating" go while trawling off Southland’s coast earlier this year, Forest & Bird revealed yesterday.
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Group appealing 24-lot subdivision consent
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Group appealing 24-lot subdivision consent
An appeal has been lodged with the Environment Court over a controversial development in Bannockburn, with the appellant saying it is "prepared to go the whole way".
Illuminate light, sound installation success ‘makes it all worthwhile’
Illuminate light, sound installation success ‘makes it all worthwhile’
One of Illuminate Light and Sound Experience’s most successful shows finished its Southland run this month.
Residents survey reveals ‘distrust’
Residents survey reveals ‘distrust’
Better communication, more genuine consultation and greater transparency are key lessons from a survey of Queenstown Lakes residents, councillors say.
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Game deferred over abuse concerns
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Game deferred over abuse concerns
A Southland club rugby game was called off amid accusations of widespread use of derogatory racist, sexist and homophobic language.
Matariki theme for gathering
Matariki theme for gathering
Five schools from across East Otago yesterday gathered for a day full of food and activities in the spirit of Matariki.
‘Wheels’ brought in $30m to area, report shows
‘Wheels’ brought in $30m to area, report shows
After bringing in a record crowd of 65,000 for its final show at Easter, Wheels at Wanaka’s economic report reveals it brought in $30 million to retailers, hoteliers and Wānaka’s township.
Run-down ruin grabbed by developer
Run-down ruin grabbed by developer
A renovate or detonate property started a mini-bidding war at auction last week.
Govt chips in $3m for cleanup
Govt chips in $3m for cleanup
Waitaki district ratepayers have now had the burden of a multimillion-dollar environmental cleanup reduced by a total of $8 million, after the government stepped in to provide another big funding...
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Bins’ removal to cost $12k; $40k annual servicing costs to be saved
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Bins’ removal to cost $12k; $40k annual servicing costs to be saved
It will cost $12,000 to remove 29 rubbish bins from public spaces beside Lake Dunstan but once they are gone, $40,000 a year will be saved by not having to empty them.
A river runs beside it
A river runs beside it
Home to about 820 people, Kaitangata sits beside the left branch of the Clutha River 10km southeast of Balclutha.
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Loss of copper network in rural areas decried
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Loss of copper network in rural areas decried
The owner of a remote Maniototo farm is calling a move to deregulate copper networks in rural New Zealand "farcical" and potentially dangerous.
Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race
Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race
Invercargill mayoral hopefuls are coming out of the woodwork in what is shaping up to be a full field.
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Draw brings Southland a Lotto luck
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Draw brings Southland a Lotto luck
Lotto ticket-holders in Southland may not have won the big prize of $20 million — no-one did — but a very tidy second prize has headed south.
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Grant boosts playground project
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Grant boosts playground project
A new Catlins playground will have a significant cultural leaning, including verse from a well-known local poet.
'Unacceptable': Hundreds of tītī killed in trawler catch
'Unacceptable': Hundreds of tītī killed in trawler catch
More than 200 seabirds were accidentally caught and killed by a fishing trawler in Te Waewae Bay in Southland earlier this year.
‘Whale of a project’ rewarded
‘Whale of a project’ rewarded
A Southland signwriting firm has clinched a top award after having constructed a 8.5m humpback whale which was then destroyed in a matter of seconds by a hungry shark.
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Whale caught in cray line near Moeraki freed
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Whale caught in cray line near Moeraki freed
A young humpback whale entangled in ropes and in "immediate danger" off the coast of a small fishing village north of Dunedin has been freed.
Great Walk status a drawcard
Great Walk status a drawcard
One thousand additional walkers have trekked the Hump Ridge Track since it entered the international stage of the world’s great walks nearly a year ago.
Naseby residents asked to conserve water
Naseby residents asked to conserve water
A conserve water notice has been issued for Naseby, which is experiencing problems with its supply after recent heavy rain.