Blood tests now free in Wānaka
The government has made blood tests in Wānaka and Te Anau free, after months of advocating from the growing townships.
Young pilot's soaring ambition
Young pilot's soaring ambition
A young Queenstown aviator has just been awarded a prestigious scholarship to help make her dream come true.
‘An incredible journey’: Currie retires
‘An incredible journey’: Currie retires
After 16 years of competing at the highest level of endurance sport, New Zealand triathlete Braden Currie has officially announced his retirement from professional Ironman racing.
Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition
Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition
Oamaru will play host to the NZ National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.
SH1 near Invercargill reopens after truck crash
SH1 near Invercargill reopens after truck crash
State Highway 1 near Invercargill has reopened after a water truck rolled and took out a power pole.
Olympians take on weighty marathon challenge
Olympians take on weighty marathon challenge
As if running their first marathon in Queenstown isn’t burden enough, two Kiwi Olympians will also potentially carry up to 20kg extra to support their chosen charity.
Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’
Kaitangata resident Leeana Ferguson captured a striking view of the aurora australis late on Thursday night.
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th
A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.
Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says
Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says
Avalanche conditions continue to cause delays on Fiordland’s Great Walks, the Department of Conservation says.
RMA charges laid
RMA charges laid
An Environment Southland investigation into an odour complaint at Tuturau, Southland has resulted in charges being laid.
Town set to host high wheelers
Town set to host high wheelers
Oamaru will play host to the National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.
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October weather broke many records
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October weather broke many records
After a month of highly volatile weather with "violent" winds and rain, few people will be surprised that many long-held records were broken across Otago and Southland during October.
Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers
Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers
The government has announced "up to" $70,000 of extra funding to help farmers in Southland, Clutha and Hurunui recover from last month's devastating storm damage.
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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant
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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant
Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.
Buyer options as developer changes plan
Buyer options as developer changes plan
A Christchurch developer has scrapped plans for 44 apartments in a new development at Frankton.
‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap
‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap
A departing mana whenua representative at the Invercargill City Council is offended by a pay gap which plagues the role.
Mayor praises efforts in storm response
Mayor praises efforts in storm response
Clutha Mayor Jock Martin has praised "the gargantuan effort" of the past two weeks that saw the district’s state of emergency end yesterday.
Epic mountain bike event making 2026 comeback
Epic mountain bike event making 2026 comeback
One of New Zealand’s most iconic mountain bike events, the Lake Hāwea Epic, returns next year after a five-year hiatus.
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Rivers nearing optimum fishing standards
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Rivers nearing optimum fishing standards
What a difference a week makes.
Town down by the lake
Town down by the lake
Pisa Moorings, a small town on the shore of Lake Dunstan, has a population of 980 people.