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$300 power hike ‘kick in the nuts’
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$300 power hike ‘kick in the nuts’
Increasing power prices across Otago by more than $300 a year will be a "kick in the nuts" some residents won’t be able to afford, a whistleblower says.
Greens’ policy would threaten jobs: miner
Greens’ policy would threaten jobs: miner
A new Green Party policy to revoke mining permits from the Macraes MP4 expansion plan, should it be approved, would jeopardise the livelihoods of 900 people in East Otago
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Clutha farm launches 'world’s most boring livestream'
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Clutha farm launches 'world’s most boring livestream'
Craig Whiteside's new livestream is as dull as watching oats grow, because that's exactly what it shows.
Chef thrilled to be ambassador
Chef thrilled to be ambassador
Te Anau chef Cameron Davies, executive chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck, has been awarded a lifetime honour granted to only a select few chefs across the country.
Car, campervan crash near Waihola
Car, campervan crash near Waihola
Traffic was reduced to one lane along a southern highway after a two-vehicle crash at a notorious black spot south of Dunedin this morning.
Sea lions on the move - and may be near you
Sea lions on the move - and may be near you
It's that time of year when sea lions are on the move and turn up in some unexpected places.
A 1080 feral cat plan is dividing Stewart Island
A 1080 feral cat plan is dividing Stewart Island
Some Stewart Islanders think they can wipe out all predators from their piece of paradise, allowing endangered native species to thrive. A ‘secondary kill’ 1080 poison strategy to kill feral cats is a controversial part of the plan.
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$5m enviro fund plan if gold mine goes ahead
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$5m enviro fund plan if gold mine goes ahead
Central Otago conservation projects could be $5 million better off if a Bendigo gold mine project gets under way but opponents are not impressed.
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Money to strengthen cell towers expected: govt
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Money to strengthen cell towers expected: govt
The government says it is expecting money to be granted to improve the strength of cellphone towers which failed to work after the recent wind event in the South.
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Midwives call for nitrate information
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Midwives call for nitrate information
Midwives worried about continued high nitrate levels in Gore’s drinking water are calling for easy-access information about contaminant levels in council-run supplies.
Petition missing South Westland signatures
Petition missing South Westland signatures
Part of a massive petition calling for an urgent fix for the health system never made it to Wellington, where the petition was presented last week.
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Native trees planted in first step to replace ageing firs
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Native trees planted in first step to replace ageing firs
A changing of the guard at the Queenstown Gardens has begun.
Man charged over hunting death of 'bloody good guy'
Man charged over hunting death of 'bloody good guy'
A 39-year-old Ashburton man has been charged over the death of a young Otago man while on a hunting trip on Stewart Island earlier this year.
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Event centre hits stage one build goal
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Event centre hits stage one build goal
The Network Waitaki Event Centre Trust has ticked off another milestone.
Peony heaven
Peony heaven
Delighted with her huge bunch of peonies is Aronui Crombe, 4, accompanied by her brother Tamati, 9.
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'Stressed' Queenstown marathoners had to fight traffic to make start
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'Stressed' Queenstown marathoners had to fight traffic to make start
Queenstown Marathon organisers say they will look at whether ‘‘any adjustments’’ are needed following this year’s event after stressed athletes had to fight traffic to make their start times.
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Potential ‘end of regional councils’
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Potential ‘end of regional councils’
Legislation to be announced — possibly as early as today — will lead to the demise of regional councils, says one councillor who believes the bodies can only blame themselves.
Milford Track reopens after avalanche damage
Milford Track reopens after avalanche damage
The Milford Track is open to the public again, with Department of Conservation staff finally able to get in and restore damaged tracks.
Helicopter rescues group stranded on rocks
Helicopter rescues group stranded on rocks
A helicopter was called to rescue a group that became stranded on the rocks near Papatowai in the Catlins.
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Twice the price for ‘trophy’ home
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Twice the price for ‘trophy’ home
An Australian buyer has snapped up a small Queenstown home overlooking Lake Wakatipu for $4 million.