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Communities go to bat for public halls
The smaller communities of Central Otago have come out fighting for their council-owned halls and buildings, with some challenging elected members to push back at central govt demands.
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Appeal over length of jail term for abuse dismissed
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Appeal over length of jail term for abuse dismissed
A national snooker champion who was jailed after sexually abusing a girl for five years has had his bid for a shortened sentence refused.
Progress made in intervention
Progress made in intervention
St Peter’s College continues to make progress and it may emerge out of statutory intervention later this year.
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Film body praises rebate funding
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Film body praises rebate funding
Film Otago Southland chairman Kyle Murdoch says a $577m funding boost to NZ's film and TV sector will ensure the country remains competitive on the world stage.
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Calls for sign to be moved past bridge
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Calls for sign to be moved past bridge to slow speedsters
A newcomer to Ettrick says she cannot sleep at night and is putting her life, her animals, and grandchildren in danger every time she gets on the road.
Central Otago council urged to back fire campaign
Central Otago council urged to back fire campaign
Naseby residents, crib owners, and firefighting experts are urging the Central Otago District Council to play a bigger part in protecting properties and people against potential wildfires.
Little consensus over future of community pool
Little consensus over future of community pool
Roxburgh residents appear split over whether to hand over the keys to their community pool to the Central Otago District Council.
Indian community making an impact: commissioner
Indian community making an impact: commissioner
The people of Invercargill are helping shape the relationship between India and New Zealand, India’s High Commissioner says.
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Swiss take aim at proud claim
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Swiss take aim at proud claim
The Swiss are talking about how they invented instant coffee. But what has become a staple for many was in fact first made in the jewel of the south - Invercargill.
Work begins on new suspension bridge
Work begins on new suspension bridge
More of the popular Hooker Valley Track in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park has reopened, as work starts on a spectacular new suspension bridge.
Olympians winners in awards
Olympians winners in awards
Otago's Olympians won the top prizes at the Central Otago Sports Awards earlier this month.
Wet, windy weekend for parts of South Is
Wet, windy weekend for parts of South Is
Heavy rain watches are in place for much of the West Coast, the Otago headwaters and Fiordland, while severe gales are set to buffet the Canterbury high country.
Oyster season ‘slightly behind’
Oyster season ‘slightly behind’
Bouts of bad weather and poor-quality shellfish mean this year’s oyster season has some catching up to do, a long-term industry supplier says.
From inspired to inspirational
From inspired to inspirational
On Sunday night, Queenstowner Cam Marshall, 21, settled in with a pizza to watch Runn, a documentary detailing Nedd Brockmann’s journey to run 100km a day, for 46 days, across Australia.
Dual pricing tackles fast fashion
Dual pricing tackles fast fashion
A fashion collaborative has set out to challenge the harm caused by fast fashion by making environmentally friendly clothing in New Zealand — with a catch.
Councillor to throw hat back in the ring
Councillor to throw hat back in the ring
Papakaio's Kevin Malcolm is "excited to go again", standing for a third term as regional councillor, but hopes the upcoming local body elections will also see him joined by more councillors whose...
Rents increase, fewer properties available
Rents increase, fewer properties available
The supply of rental properties in New Zealand has reached the highest level for any April in almost a decade, but not in Oamaru, where stocks have dropped and rents are up $65 a week, new data shows.
Glowing golden guardians stand strong supporting cemetery
Glowing golden guardians stand strong supporting cemetery
Autumnal trees form a colourful background to the Millers Flat cemetery.
Pair safe and dry after Lake Wānaka capsizing
Pair safe and dry after Lake Wānaka capsizing
Two people have been accounted for after a sailboat capsized in Lake Wānaka.
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Council cuts grant allocations by over 50%
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Council cuts grant allocations by over 50%
Several South Otago community groups will have to look to alternative sources of funding this year, after Clutha District Council slashed its grant allocations by more than 50% yesterday.