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'Think of the chaos if the mine comes'
In a David and Goliath fight, Central Otago campaigners are battling to protect the Dunstan Mountains from an open-cast gold mine up for fast-tracking, Mary Williams reports.
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Wellbeing of students 'our highest priority'
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Wellbeing of students 'our highest priority'
Waitaki Girls’ High School’s newly appointed manager says the wellbeing of the students is his highest priority following his shock appointment last week.
Electric ferry service being mulled
Electric ferry service being mulled
The developer turbocharging Kingston is in the early stages of exploring an electric foiling ferry between the southern end of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown Bay.
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Council compliance officers entering farms without clearance, Feds claim
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Council compliance officers entering farms without clearance, Feds claim
Southland farmers are facing hefty fines because of a lack of communication from Environment Southland, Federated Farmers Southland has claimed.
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Fast-track process a ‘nightmare’
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Fast-track process a ‘nightmare’
A Queenstown developer has described a fast-track process as a "bureaucratic nightmare" after an almost four-year battle to get a massive housing project over the line.
Southland highway reopens after power lines downed
Southland highway reopens after power lines downed
A traffic incident involving power lines caused the closure of State Highway 99 near Te Waewae in Southland for a time this afternoon.
Hotelier's false claims in crayfish case revealed
Queenstown hotelier's false claims in crayfish case revealed
A Queenstown hotelier made a string of false claims, after the business's luxury "heli-crayfish experience" caught the attention of fisheries officers.
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Award-winning lyrics tell story of unrequited love
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Award-winning lyrics tell story of unrequited love
A story about unrequited love has propelled an Oamaru teenager to a top award at the Smokefree Rockquest.
Five confirmed safe after Roaring Meg callout
Five confirmed safe after Roaring Meg callout
Five people who were believed to be in distress in the water at Roaring Meg near Cromwell have been confirmed safe this afternoon.
Tugboat sent to rescue tanker stuck near Stewart Island
Tugboat sent to rescue tanker stuck near Stewart Island
An open ocean tugboat is on its way to rescue an oil and chemical tanker stuck off the coast of Stewart Island.
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Kākā sightings spur hope for bird’s return
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Kākā sightings spur hope for bird’s return
They appear to be here, there and everywhere.
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Some ‘don’t get lucky’, judge warns drink-drivers
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Some ‘don’t get lucky’, judge warns drink-drivers
After one Southland drink-driver survived rolling her car and another hit a cow, a Judge warned a repeat offender that luck runs out.
Milford Rd closed overnight due to snow
Milford Rd closed overnight due to snow
A section of Milford Rd has been closed overnight due to snow showers.
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Mining company blocks access to historic road
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Mining company blocks access to historic road
A public route that leads to Central Otago conservation land is being blocked by an Australian-owned company planning an open-cast gold mine.
Gale-force winds forecast — chance of tornadoes
Gale-force winds forecast — chance of tornadoes
More wild weather is on the way, bringing heavy rain, gale-force winds and the chance of thunderstorms to parts of the South, including Dunedin.
Sawn-off shotgun, cocaine found in Queenstown vehicle stop
Sawn-off shotgun, cocaine found in Queenstown vehicle stop
Police seized a a sawn-off shotgun, shells and "a substantial amount" of cocaine after stopping a vehicle in Queenstown.
Minister given statue of himself at opening
Minister given statue of himself at opening
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones officially opened six new cabins in Reefton Domain campground, built to accommodate an influx of workers at Edura Mining’s Snowy River gold mine.
Over 70% undecided: poll
Over 70% undecided: poll
A taxpayers’ Union-Curia poll of Queenstown Lakes voters suggests the district’s mayoral race is wide open.
Doc, board meet on bird sanctuary
Doc, board meet on bird sanctuary
Details from a private meeting about an embattled bird sanctuary in Southland will remain secret for now, despite strong community interest.
Board ‘dream come true’
Board ‘dream come true’
Invercargill park-goers have a new way to play outside while putting their logic and problem-solving skills to the test, with the unveiling of a giant chess board at Queens Park.