Changing of the guard after brigade chief steps down
One lifelong member of the Tapanui Fire Brigade has stepped down from the top role, passing his white chief hat on to another officer who has more than 25 years of service under his belt.
Call for action after more outages
Call for action after more outages
Power outages have been on the rise, and so is the frustration among rural communities across the region who are calling for more reliability.
Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years
Critically endangered fish found in two new sites, returns to another after years
A tiny native fish with a big conservation story has resurfaced in the streams of Central Otago.
On tenter-chooks
On tenter-chooks
The Chook Tree will be getting its last trim today in time for the announcement of the Tree of the Year competition.
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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link
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No go on Oamaru-Dunedin bus link
Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.
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‘Chaos’ on road before fatal head-on crash
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‘Chaos’ on road before fatal head-on crash
A motorist travelling from Queenstown to Dunedin said it was "just chaos" on the road moments before a head-on crash between a car and a truck ended in a fatality.
Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service
Council discards proposal for direct Dunedin to Oamaru bus service
Hopes of Oamaru getting a direct bus service to Dunedin have been dashed for now, after the Otago Regional Council last week discarded proposals to establish a link.
Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident
Man dies in Stewart Island hunting incident
A man has died following a hunting incident on Rakiura/Stewart Island yesterday.
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‘Just pleased’ man charged over death
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‘Just pleased’ man charged over death
Friends and family of an Otago man who died in a ute rollover are relieved someone has been charged in relation to his death.
More local input needed on airport’s future: lobby group
More local input needed on airport’s future: lobby group
A lobby group is worried local input on the future of Wānaka Airport will be non-existent.
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor
Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.
Clark returns to hospital after release
Clark returns to hospital after release
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has returned to hospital after being discharged earlier this week.
Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas
Aim to have new 5km river track ready by Christmas
The Upper Clutha Tracks Trust is moving ahead with plans to complete a brand-new 5km track along the Hāwea River, aiming to have it ready by Christmas this year.
Installation focuses on AI’s power
Installation focuses on AI’s power
A thought-provoking, award-winning outdoor exhibition, filled with AI, is opening to the public at Queenstown Central shopping centre this weekend.
Joining CCO ‘only viable option’
Joining CCO ‘only viable option’
As unpopular as it is with the public, the Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multi-district water company is the "only viable option" for the district, an initial assessment by the...
Praise for keeping fees low
Praise for keeping fees low
Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day has given a shoutout to his staff for keeping consultant fees down.
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Queenstown Hill reaches new heights
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Queenstown Hill reaches new heights
A 96-section residential subdivision is planned for a block of land above Queenstown which sold for $33 million earlier this year.
Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka
Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka
Ana Estefania Kim is Korean by blood, was born and raised in Buenos Aires, completed her studies in Los Angeles and is now raising her daughters in Wānaka.
Trainee ski patrollers take to mountain
Trainee ski patrollers take to mountain
The men and women keeping the country’s skifields safe are trained right here in Wānaka every year.
Call for power reliability in wake of more outages
Call for power reliability in wake of more outages
Power outages have been on the rise, and so is the frustration amongst rural communities across the region who are calling for more reliability.