Disgraced Gore accountant's documents safe cracked after 30 years
A disgraced Gore accountant's safe has been cracked open after 30 years - revealing hundreds, maybe thousands, of financial documents.
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
After escaping a cyclone-ravaged North Island, a newcomer to Gore was burgled twice in one month, leaving him wondering what happened to southern hospitality.
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Mining company gets $70m boost
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Mining company gets $70m boost
A mining company hunting for gold in Central Otago has received nearly $70 million in backing from an Australian investment firm it says could accelerate the project.
Water restored near Alex after main damaged
Water restored near Alex after main damaged
An emergency water supply shutdown affected multiple properties on the outskirts of Alexandra after damage to a water main.
Person in old hospital grounds before blaze: police
Person in old hospital grounds before blaze: police
Police investigating a suspicious fire at the former Seaview hospital in Hokitika want to identify a person seen walking in the grounds.
Man killed in West Coast highway crash named
Man killed in West Coast highway crash named
A man who died in a crash on a West Coast highway in June has been named.
Southland man charged with selling cocaine
Southland man charged with selling cocaine
A Southland man accused of drug dealing in January has been hit with more serious charges, a court has heard.
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Gore to seek sister city relationships in France
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Gore to seek sister city relationships in France
Gore could soon formalise sister-city relationships with Longueval and Flers in northern France - two towns with deep World War 1 connections to NZ.
One injured after car hits bank on motorway
One injured after car hits bank on motorway
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash on the Dunedin to Waitati motorway (SH1) this morning.
Cromwell Speedway's finances revealed
Cromwell Speedway's finances revealed
Confidential reports used by the Central Otago District Council to discontinue a rent rebate for Central Motor Speedway were made public on Monday.
Accused’s identity, plea still mystery
Accused’s identity, plea still mystery
The identity and plea of the man charged with manslaughter after a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man remains a mystery.
Hope for kakī after release of hand-raised birds
Hope for kakī after release of hand-raised birds
New Zealand’s wild kakī/black stilt population has been boosted with the release of 148 young birds in the Mackenzie Basin this month.
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Injunction ‘last lifeline’ for racing
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Injunction ‘last lifeline’ for racing
A High Court interim injunction is the "last lifeline" left for the greyhound racing industry, a former trainer says.
Hotel racks up over 130k views
Hotel racks up over 130k views
The listing for the iconic Cardrona Hotel has been the third-most viewed property on Trade Me this year as the sale comes to an end on Friday.
Some water permits to get extension
Some water permits to get extension
The Otago region’s water users will now have at least five years before changes to consents occur.
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'Out of control' wild pigs killing lambs
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Wild pig damage ‘frustrating’ for South Otago farmers
South Otago farmers say "it’s not bloody good enough" as marauding wild pigs from a commercial block kill their lambs and rip up pasture.
Controversial West Coast mine has fast-track bid declined
Controversial West Coast mine has fast-track bid declined
Te Kuha Mine on the West Coast has had its application for fast-track approval declined, after failing to meet seven of the application criteria.
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
Invercargill is going to have to run the risk of not having a back-up water supply for a few years yet.
Giant dump trucks back where they belong
Giant dump trucks back where they belong
In a bit of role reversal, heavy metal was transported to the Macraes gold mine near Palmerston yesterday.
Call follows increase in abuse of council staff
Call follows increase in abuse of council staff
A southern council is asking the public to be mindful of its staff following an uptick in threatening behaviour and abuse.