Southland

63-year-old busted for high-speed joyride and burnouts in $160k Corvette

The black 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 was impounded. Photo: NZ Police

63-year-old busted for high-speed joyride and burnouts in $160k Corvette

A 63-year-old Southland man has been busted for allegedly doing burnouts and driving at "ridiculously dangerous speed" in his $160k American muscle car.

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Navigating reform while supporting communities

Environment Southland chairman Jeremy McPhail. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Navigating reform while supporting communities

As councils across the South look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times speaks to leaders about what’s on the horizon in 2026.