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Queenstown's rising tide of problems
The release of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s beloved Shotover River sparked outrage this year, but is only one of the growing region’s sewage challenges.
Feedback sought on draft freedom camping bylaw
Feedback sought on draft freedom camping bylaw
Community feedback is being sought as the Queenstown Lakes District Council finalises a draft bylaw which will allow freedom camping only under specific restrictions.
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
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Wāhine Māori artists take centre stage
Wāhine Māori artists took centre stage in Webb’s recent art auction in what gallerists say marks a "broader cultural shift" where the perspectives of Māori women are not just acknowledged, but...
Historic laundry given fresh coat
Historic laundry given fresh coat
A historic Oamaru site has been given a fresh new look, thanks to a Heritage New Zealand grant awarded to longtime traders and residents Greg and Katy Waite.
‘It is my life’s work’: National Transport and Toy Museum on show for 30 years
‘It is my life’s work’: National Transport and Toy Museum on show for 30 years
When Gerald and Jason Rhodes bought 16 acres of land beside the Wānaka Airport 32 years ago, they had a vision much more imaginative than what could be seen of the barren block.
First pier cap installed on bridge
First pier cap installed on bridge
The first of six pier caps for the replacement Kakanui Bridge has been installed.
Work on wastewater pipe upgrade to continue
Work on wastewater pipe upgrade to continue
The road cone hold up and traffic lights on Aubrey Rd will be here for a little while longer.
New duo chosen for residency’s next instalment
New duo chosen for residency’s next instalment
Two new artists have been chosen for the next instalment of the Crucible artist residency in Oamaru.
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Birthing unit fully staffed: HNZ
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Birthing unit fully staffed: HNZ
After several Wānaka mothers were turned away from the local birthing unit, health authorities say the facility is now fully staffed.
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Role in theft of crayfish admitted
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Role in theft of crayfish admitted
A woman who was the pivotal insider in a King Cobras crayfish crime ring worth more than $200,000 has admitted her role in the scheme.
Fenced enclosure to protect rare skinks
Fenced enclosure to protect rare skinks
A new fenced enclosure is being built on the West Coast, aiming to protect the world’s last known population of 30 critically endangered Alborn skinks.
Engagement should have come ‘earlier’
Engagement should have come ‘earlier’
Southland District Council did not engage with its Treaty partners when formulating a bold new proposal to amalgamate southern councils, a document has revealed.
Best birds flocking into town for show
Best birds flocking into town for show
New Zealand’s best and brightest budgies, canaries, finches and anything in between will fly into Oamaru next week for the National Bird Show.
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Letter issued after allegations made
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Letter issued after allegations made
Gold mining giant Santana has been told to stop any activity at Bendigo it does not have consent to do.
Plan for Kelvin Hotel to be SIT training site
Plan for Kelvin Hotel to be SIT training site
Plans are on the table to turn the Kelvin Hotel into a training operation as the Southern Institute of Technology celebrates the return of its autonomy.
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Cat monitoring details shown
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Cat monitoring details shown
Rats, cats, possums, kiwi, tītī and white tail deer star in the first round of camera monitoring on Stewart Island.
Solar farm proposals on different tracks
Solar farm proposals on different tracks
Two major solar energy developments in Otago are taking very different paths, one opting for a government fast-track route, the other choosing the traditional resource consent process amid...
Slice of yesteryear sold for $1.29m
Slice of yesteryear sold for $1.29m
It is a new era for one of Frankton’s last remaining original holiday cribs.
Foreign cadets begin national tour in South
Foreign cadets begin national tour in South
Cadets from Australia, Belgium, France and the United States were treated to some Central Otago hospitality at a dinner at the Clyde hall last Thursday.
Rabbit control set to begin
Rabbit control set to begin
Carrots laced with poisoned bait will be laid before a shooting operation starts to cull wild rabbit numbers on Cape Wanbrow.