Whitewater enthusiasts tackle Coast’s rivers
Cameron Ioanides leads visitors along the spectacular Arahura River.
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Region in ‘nitrate emergency’: Greenpeace
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Region in ‘nitrate emergency’: Greenpeace
Greenpeace are calling for a nitrate emergency to be declared in Southland.
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No mine work till late in year
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No mine work till late in year
Any operations at the newly consented Waikaka gold mine will not start until the last quarter of this year and the rocketing price of gold had no impact on its go-ahead, a company director says.
Not fishing for Bluff oysters again
Not fishing for Bluff oysters again
Ngāi Tahu Seafood will not fish for Bluff oysters for the second consecutive year as concerns about the fishery remain.
Shoplifters caught in the act by officer
Shoplifters caught in the act by officer
A pair of wanted shoplifters picked the wrong store to indulge their chocolate craving when they were nabbed in a Frankton supermarket, police say.
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Slopedown wind farm decision looms
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Slopedown wind farm decision looms
A decision is set to be made on the large wind farm proposed for Slopedown in Southland — but it is not going to be the end of the matter.
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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour
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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour
Garments belonging to Naseby farmer Eden Hore have started to pop up around Central Otago, bringing the glamour of the 1970s and ’80s high fashion to small towns and public spaces.
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Sir Ian Taylor: concerns about fast-track process paramount
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Sir Ian Taylor: concerns about fast-track process paramount
Prominent Dunedin businessman Sir Ian Taylor has visited Santana Minerals’ offices, but remains concerned about the fast-track process that could decide the outcome of the proposed Bendigo mine.
Two flown to hospital after winds, swells capsize race rafters
Two flown to hospital after winds, swells capsize race rafters
Two people were flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, after strong winds and significant swells capsized a group of rafters off the Catlins coast.
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Vet set to win by-election, preliminary results show
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Vet set to win by-election, preliminary results show
A "nice cold beer and a walk" were on the agenda for the newest Central Otago district councillor, once he finished work yesterday.
Mystery surrounds new Otautau campground
Mystery surrounds new Otautau campground
Pack up your tent and dust off your air mattress, a new camping ground is coming to Southland.
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Radiology services become available in town
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Radiology services become available in town
New publicly funded X-ray and ultrasound services for Wānaka will put an end to significant additional time and money locals spend on healthcare, advocates say.
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South’s livestock ‘world class’
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is ‘‘world class’’.
Vet wins by-election to fill vacant Central Otago council seat
Vet wins by-election to fill vacant Central Otago council seat
Veterinarian Andrew Dowling will fill the Central Otago District Council seat left vacant when the previous councillor quit amid controversy.
Adventure racers involved in dramatic rescue in Catlins
Adventure racers involved in dramatic rescue in Catlins
Two people have been flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, following a water rescue in the Caitlins this afternoon.
Hunter who shot Jock Davies avoids jail, family facing 'lifetime of hell'
Hunter who shot Jock Davies avoids jail, family facing 'lifetime of hell'
The family of a young man shot and killed by a hunter on Stewart Island last year say the hunter's failure to identify his target has left them facing a "lifetime of hell".
Goose buyer hoping for ‘the golden egg’
Goose buyer hoping for ‘the golden egg’
Fowl enthusiast Nicole Coulter hopes the $100 she paid for her Chinese goose in Invercargill will bring her fortune.
Former Gloriavale leader wins appeal to avoid jail for sex offences
Former Gloriavale leader wins appeal to avoid jail for sex offences
Convicted sex offender and former Gloriavale leader Howard Temple will not be jailed after winning a High Court appeal against his sentence.
Sweet craving has sour ending for Queenstown shoplifters
Sweet craving has sour ending for Queenstown shoplifters
A pair of wanted shoplifters picked the wrong store to curb their chocolate craving when they were nabbed in a Frankton supermarket, police said.
Arrowtown woman charged with assaulting cop
Arrowtown woman charged with assaulting cop
A Queenstown woman allegedly assaulted a police officer after driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Arrowtown on Saturday.