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‘Critical’ merger talks in progress
Waitaki’s mayor has confirmed she has discussed amalgamation with Otago’s mayors and some Canterbury counterparts, with plans to visit as far north as Ashburton next week.
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Abandon proposed rates hike, FF says
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Abandon proposed rates hike, FF says
Federated Farmers has called for Waitaiki councillors to abandon a proposed rates hike which it says will disproportionately impact ‘‘the economic engine’’.
Sheltered spot many would flock to
Sheltered spot many would flock to
Where would ewe rather be on a freezing morning?
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First penguins arrive at new habitat
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First penguins arrive at new habitat
The first arrivals have moved into a new penguin habitat created out of part of a carpark at Oamaru’s waterfront.
Storm relief funding ‘failures’ slammed
Storm relief funding ‘failures’ slammed
A Southern council says it feels ‘‘nothing but disappointment’’ with Internal Affairs as waits on emergency relief funding following last October’s catastrophic storms.
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Green MP takes aim at Santana chairman
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Green MP takes aim at Santana chairman
Green Party MP Steve Abel has made it plain where he stands over Santana Minerals and its chairman Peter Cook.
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Jetskier rewards rescuers
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Jetskier rewards rescuers
Queenstown real estate agent and former MP Hamish Walker says he is hugely grateful to the Coastguard who rescued him when his jetski died on Lake Wakatipu.
Teen groomer not regretful for threats, actions: judge
Teen groomer not regretful for threats, actions: judge
A Gore man who groomed and threatened to kill a 15-year-old and her family had ‘‘no genuine remorse’’ for sharing indecent material and threatening messages in 2023, a judge said yesterday.
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‘Your difference is your power’
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‘Your difference is your power’
When New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian visited South Otago High School she brought a message of resilience and self-belief.
South's bitter cold set to yield to strong winds, rain
South's bitter cold set to yield to strong winds, rain
Strong winds bearing down on the South look set to blow away the settled conditions that have brought days of bitter cold for some areas.
Council defends water supply amid nitrate claims
Council defends water supply amid nitrate claims
Southland’s council has defended the amount of nitrate in its water supply amid claims from Greenpeace of a ‘‘public health crisis’’.
Hydro-electric storage 20% above average
Hydro-electric storage 20% above average
Meridian Energy’s national hydro-electric storage is sitting close to 20% above average, as the winter chill starts to bite.
Southland, Otago represented at honours ceremonies
Southland, Otago represented at honours ceremonies
A round of investiture ceremonies for honours recipients began in Wellington this week.
Council to hike interment plot fees
Council to hike interment plot fees
Forget the cost of living, the cost of dying is also on the up in the Gore district.
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Visitors from US praise Geopark
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Visitors from US praise Geopark
Waitaki’s ‘‘world class’’ fossil collection has been praised by visitors from the Smithsonian Institution.
Proposed wind farm aims for fast track
Proposed wind farm aims for fast track
Another wind farm proposed for the South is being touted as sitting in one of the best-suited spots in the country.
Mayor praises police after teens arrested over dating app attacks
Mayor praises police after teens arrested over dating app attacks
Invercargill's mayor has praised police after four youths were arrested over violent attacks involving the use of dating apps police say "could have been fatal".
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No proof of homophobic slur use: councillor
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No proof of homophobic slur use: councillor
A Gore councillor accused of using homophobic language cannot recall using the slur and says there is no proof she did so.
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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks
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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks
Kā Rūnaka say they are "disappointed" by online comments made by Santana Minerals’ board chairman about Aboriginal Australians.
Black ice, freezing fog: Winter's on its way
Black ice, freezing fog: Winter's on its way
As parts of the South are getting an early taste of winter, motorists are being reminded of what the colder conditions mean for the region's roads.