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US visa holder spared conviction over crash
The ‘‘vulnerability’’ of United States visa holders was a key factor in a judge deciding not to convict a Chinese software engineer over an Arrowtown crash.
Southland teens busted with hundreds of litres of stolen fuel: police
Southland teens busted with hundreds of litres of stolen fuel: police
Hundreds of litres of stolen fuel have been recovered by police who swooped on an Invercargill address and arrested two teenagers.
Survival 'remarkable' as climbers rescued from Fiordland mountainside
Survival 'remarkable' as climbers rescued from Fiordland mountainside
Two climbers were rescued today after spending three nights on a precarious Fiordland mountainside in what police are calling a "remarkable" survival story.
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Fears rising rates will force people out
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Fears rising rates will force people out
Families moved to Luggate because they were priced out of the Wānaka housing market - now a massive rates rise is threatening to force them out of their homes.
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'Serious concern' over condition of Oamaru aviaries
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'Serious concern' over condition of Oamaru aviaries
Staff working at Oamaru’s aviaries have no professional animal care qualifications and there is ‘‘serious concern’’ about food storage areas where a ‘‘considerable amount’’ of rodent faeces was...
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Southern role in Artemis mission
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Southern role in Artemis mission
An Invercargill company is helping collect radio wave data during the Artemis II space expedition as part of an international team.
Sozzled teacher caught drinking while minding Alexandra pre-schoolers
Sozzled teacher caught drinking while minding Alexandra pre-schoolers
An Alexandra teacher caught drinking on the job at an early learning centre was sleepy and slurring her speech while looking after pre-schoolers.
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Jones wants live debate with Sir Ian
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Jones wants live debate with Sir Ian
Shane Jones says he is keen to reignite the mining debate with Sir Ian Taylor, but wants it in front of a live audience rather than a promotion for Sir Ian’s company.
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Grape harvest under way after late start
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Grape harvest under way after late start
Wānaka's Indian summer has offered hope to winemakers with harvest under way after a difficult year in the vineyard.
Feathered friends in need of new homes
Feathered friends in need of new homes
Have you got a home for five grey cockatiels, two budgies and one Jimmy?
Fish & Game reports strong 2025 for game-birds in Otago
Fish & Game reports strong 2025 for game-birds in Otago
The Otago region notched a record number of whole season licences for game-birds last year, and this season is looking promising.
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Action urged to address waterway degradation
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Action urged to address waterway degradation
Freshwater campaigners are blaming inaction by authorities as a government report flags declining waterway health and wetland loss.
Accessible mai mai ‘perfect’
Accessible mai mai ‘perfect’
Sometimes you have to make sacrifices for your sport, but a new mai mai in South Otago means duck-shooting has become a good deal simpler for at least one enthusiast.
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Oamaru principal seeks media gag amid bullying probes
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Oamaru principal seeks media gag amid bullying probes
A submission to Parliament by an Oamaru school principal is seeking to restrict media reporting on school incidents, councillors have been told.
Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas
Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas
A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be under way within months and operational by Christmas, officials say.
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School celebrates centenary
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School celebrates centenary
Former students flocked back to a ‘‘school that gives you chances’’ at Easter, sharing memories and reflecting on 100 years of change.
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Southland psychiatrist censured for 'inappropriate' conduct named
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Southland psychiatrist censured for 'inappropriate' conduct named
An award-winning Southland health practitioner censured and fined for ‘‘inappropriate and disrespectful’’ conduct with patients can now be named.
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Relief fuel rise near end of season
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Relief fuel rise near end of season
Down the bottom of the world the claws of Middle East tension are gently prodding away.
Farmers’ environmental work praised
Farmers’ environmental work praised
Deer and cattle farmers Tony and Michelle Roberts, and Kate Roberts and Mark Lieshout are the Southland regional supreme winners of the 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
New reporter feeling right at home in Gore
New reporter feeling right at home in Gore
The Ensign would like to welcome new reporter Gemma Sinclair.