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New anti-mine group’s claims misleading: Santana
Santana Minerals has slated a new anti-mining group in the region and its claim a tailings dam at the proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mine had a "100%" chance of failure.
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Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared
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Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared
A prominent Queenstown property investor says a council proposal to allow 24m-high buildings across a large section of the central business district would make the resort town less walkable.
Climbers’ survival ‘remarkable’
Climbers’ survival ‘remarkable’
Two climbers were rescued yesterday after spending three nights on a precarious Fiordland mountainside in what police are calling a "remarkable" survival story.
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CODC planner against quarry proposal
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CODC planner against quarry proposal
Up to 720,000 tonnes of gravel a year, or 100 truckloads a day, could be moved from a Queensberry site in 10 years’ time if quarry consent is granted.
Warm start to autumn for city
Warm start to autumn for city
Autumn got off to such a good start that many in the southern regions may have confused it with the long-awaited arrival of summer.
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ORC to discuss input to mine proposal behind closed doors
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ORC to discuss input to mine proposal behind closed doors
The Otago Regional Council is to discuss its input into the proposed Bendigo gold mine behind closed doors.
National spotlight on Central Otago castle
National spotlight on Central Otago castle
A once crumbling Central Otago castle revived as a labour of love will hit the national spotlight this weekend.
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Pre-winter tramping injury rise predicted, care urged
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Pre-winter tramping injury rise predicted, care urged
The weather may be getting cooler and more changeable by the day at this time of year, but Otago is still a hot spot for trampers getting injured in the great outdoors.
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Community backs mum in cancer fight
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Community backs mum in cancer fight
The Alexandra community is rallying behind a local mum fighting cancer.
Doc ‘abdicating their responsibility’ on pest control
Doc ‘abdicating their responsibility’ on pest control
West Coast councillor has suggested the Department of Conservation is "abdicating" its pest animal control responsibilities to the West Coast Regional Council.
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Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction
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Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction
A Queenstown man hurled a tirade of abuse at a woman last year after he became enraged she was walking dogs off-lead in a wildlife reserve.
‘Much-needed’ visitor centre faces closure soon
‘Much-needed’ visitor centre faces closure soon
The end of council funding for the Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre could lead to the closure of the "much-needed" resource in the historic precinct, staff have warned.
Mini moss forest photo commended
Mini moss forest photo commended
A chance snap for a cellphone background has led to an awards nod for one Balclutha resident.
Volunteer shuttle extended
Volunteer shuttle extended
A "critical" volunteer-run community shuttle service that operates from Oamaru to Palmerston and Dunedin has been extended by a further six months and will now run until the end of September.
DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution
DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution
As Leigh Cohen drove past the weed-ridden roundabout at the base of Mt Iron on her daily commute, she had a choice.
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If you can’t see trout, they can’t see you
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If you can’t see trout, they can’t see you
The rain on the east coast of Otago over the last week has had little effect on rivers and streams.
Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold
Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold
A "sold" sticker has gone on two holiday cottages below Frankton Rd.
Two arrested after theft of vehicles, fuel
Two arrested after theft of vehicles, fuel
Hundreds of litres of stolen fuel have been recovered by police who swooped on an Invercargill address and arrested two teenagers.
DOC staff facing abuse during predator-free work on Stewart Island
DOC staff facing abuse during predator-free work on Stewart Island
Department of Conservation staff on Stewart Island are logging about one security incident a week linked to predator-free work, including harassment, threats and verbal abuse.
Turf’s up at school
Turf’s up at school
It's probably the envy of every other school in the Whakatipu.