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Club ‘lucky’ to race after boats shot
A Central Otago rowing club is disappointed two of their world-class boats were shot with a slug gun two days before the first regatta of the season.
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Fiery meeting votes for existing venue site
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Fiery meeting votes for existing venue site
An extra $2 million could be available to rebuild the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre.
Companies fined for role in landslip
Companies fined for role in landslip
The three companies responsible for a landslip near Queenstown’s Skyline gondola in 2023 must pay more than $700,000 in fines and reparation for their role in the calamity.
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Ratepayer shocked by unexpected bill
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Ratepayer shocked by unexpected bill
A Central Otago man says a council sending him a $1000 bill to pay some rates he thought he had paid felt arrogant and imperious.
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Lengthy speed limit reduction process criticised
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Lengthy speed limit reduction process criticised
As speed limits are lowered across Central Otago, the long and winding road to approve them has been criticised as a waste of money.
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Judge gives mother ultimatum
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Judge gives mother ultimatum
A Kingston mother of five with a history of dishonesty offending has narrowly escaped prison.
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Nailing it as a mum and businesswoman
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Nailing it as a mum and businesswoman
As a little girl, Dana Walker was a tomboy who had one great role model: her mother.
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
A Southland under-14 rugby league player was assaulted by an adult after a closely fought final, his trainer says.
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‘The Phoenix’ progress on track for launch
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‘The Phoenix’ progress on track for launch in early 2026
Harry Andrew is nearing the finish line.
Saved boy, so ‘died for his love of living’: fiancee
Saved boy, so ‘died for his love of living’: fiancee
The fiancee of an Australian man who "gave away his life" for a young boy "to continue on living" said it was her truest honour to receive a New Zealand Bravery Award on his behalf.
Long-running Sports Day faces final iteration
Long-running Sports Day faces final iteration
A sports event that has woven itself into the fabric of a small Southland town is wrapping up after 116 years.
Bike trail approaching finish line
Bike trail approaching finish line
The highly anticipated Kawarau Gorge Trail — a "giant leap towards a unified regional trail network" — is on the home straight.
Councillors to receive 4.8% pay rise
Councillors to receive 4.8% pay rise
Environment Southland councillors have approved a pay bump for themselves, but not without some discussion about time spent on the job.
Coming to the right decision
Coming to the right decision
When I imagine a day on the water in pursuit of trout it is always sunny with the gentlest of breezes.
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Natural decision to follow fashion runway back to Teviot
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Natural decision to follow fashion runway back to Teviot
Coats, throws, pillows and cushions are all on offer in one of Roxburgh’s newest businesses.
Reduced speeds limits for schools
Reduced speeds limits for schools
More than a dozen Southland schools will have reduced speed limits during school drop-off and pickup times next year.
WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall
WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall
Waitaki's "place of dreams" remains on track to be built at Oamaru’s Centennial Park after the council covered a $500,000 fundraising shortfall.
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Longtime WBHS music teacher bows out
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Longtime WBHS music teacher bows out
Stephen Hinds has been fostering a love for music at Waitaki Boys’ High School for nearly four decades.
Alexandra Bailey bridge almost done
Alexandra Bailey bridge almost done
Work on a Bailey bridge to provide a temporary crossing between Rivers St and Graveyard Gully Rd over the Manuherekia River in Alexandra is nearing completion and it will be open before Christmas.
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Concern dam policy could cost farmers
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Concern dam policy could cost farmers
Federated Farmers is concerned a new policy on dams could cost farmers thousands, Environment Southland has heard.