Highways in South reopening but care urged
Updated 11.00 am
Some state highways in Otago reopening after heavy snow, but motorists are still advised to take care amid more snow and rain warnings.
Kai to share
Kai to share
Te Tipua School pupils (from left) Ollie Nicholls, 9, Ivansin McWilliam, 10, Ariella Yates, 11, Georgia Hammond, 10, and Alex Young, 10, with the food they helped prepare for their hangi.
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QLDC asks for Shotover discharge to be heard by court
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QLDC asks for Shotover discharge to be heard by court
The battle over whether Queenstown’s council should be able to discharge wastewater straight into the Shotover River could be heading to the Environment Court.
Council’s risk aversion cause of eye-watering consultants’ bill, mayor says
Council’s risk aversion cause of eye-watering consultants’ bill, mayor says
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has hit out at his own council, saying its aversion to risk has resulted in an "eye-watering" consultants’ bill.
Festival’s increase in patronage helps pump $2.52m into local economy
Festival’s increase in patronage helps pump $2.52m into local economy
Gore had an increase in country music festivalgoers this year, with visitors coming from far and wide, injecting an estimated $2.52 million into the Eastern Southland economy.
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Council gives nod to gambling application
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Council gives nod to gambling application
A new Queenstown gambling application has been approved by councillors despite a recommendation to turn it down in order to minimise harm.
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
Unsafe heater blamed for farm fire
A volunteer firefighter’s quick action averted catastrophe yesterday morning at a Maniototo dairy farm when a fan heater, the subject of a recall, caught fire.
Awarua fire offender before court
Awarua fire offender before court
A third offender has been convicted and discharged for their part in the 2022 Awarua fire which destroyed part of the Awarua Wetlands.
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Final delayed as match fallout continues
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Final delayed as match fallout continues
The final of the Rugby Southland division one competition has been pushed back by a week, as repercussions continue from the controvesial match between Tokanui and Bluff earlier this month.
Fruit unpicked amid market woes
Fruit unpicked amid market woes
Some apples are sitting unpicked on trees in the Teviot Valley as growers respond to a volatile overseas market.
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Dismissal of team leader unjustified, ERA finds
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Dismissal of team leader unjustified, ERA finds
A Queenstown team leader who lashed out at his managers over workplace changes has been awarded $10,000 after being wrongfully sacked.
Air pollution uneven across town: research
Air pollution uneven across town: research
Research shows air quality is not consistent across Gore — instead air pollution gathers in two specific areas of the town.
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Council selling land worth $9m
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Council selling land worth $9m
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is selling up to 1.8ha of prime real estate in Wanaka with the rateable value of $9 million.
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
Schools, art and sports facilities around Central Otago are all better off following the latest round of grants from Central Lakes Trust.
MP moves to find space on lifestyle block
MP moves to find space on lifestyle block
Southland member of Parliament Joseph Mooney has traded in Queenstown suburbia for a Central Otago lifestyle block, but he is staying within his Southland electorate.
Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy
Council agrees to sell hangar to NZ Airline Academy
After the loss of four aircraft in one year due to severe weather, the New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAA) has "finally" received council approval for a new hangar.
‘Safe, inclusive’ housing development planned
‘Safe, inclusive’ housing development planned
An innovative housing development based on Māori cultural principles is planned for Invercargill.
Minister not impressed with council
Minister not impressed with council
Resources Minister Shane Jones has challenged the West Coast Regional Council to explain why it exists if it cannot approve mining consents in a reasonable timeframe.
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'We can't sustain these numbers': Wānaka rates rise questioned
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'We can't sustain these numbers': Wānaka rates rise questioned
Double-figure rates rises across most of the Queenstown Lakes were defended yesterday.
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Hope affordable rentals will help combat loneliness
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Hope affordable rentals will help combat loneliness
A pocket of land in Alexandra has been gifted to provide the elderly with affordable rentals that allow them to live independently and maintain a sense of companionship.