Rates rise of 9.79% splits council
Waitaki District Council’s longest-serving councillor has been left annoyed and frustrated with fellow councillors’ inability find further ways of reducing rates bills.
'Damaging' winds on way; snow warnings issued
'Damaging' winds on way; snow warnings issued
Severe and "damaging" gales are bearing down for parts of the South heading into the weekend, and snow is expected on some key southern roads.
Line dancers stepping out
Line dancers stepping out
A band from the Far North squeezed in some line dancing in Southland yesterday, before taking to the stage last night for Gore’s country music festival.
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Gladding pondering switch in local government roles
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Gladding pondering switch in local government roles
Queenstown-Lakes district councillor Niki Gladding is not seeking re-election but is likely to seek a seat at the regional council table.
Milford walk sells out in 30 minutes
Milford walk sells out in 30 minutes
It takes up to four days to walk it, but 30 minutes is all it took yesterday for all Milford Track tickets for this season to sell out.
Three Waters services to be kept in-house
Three Waters services to be kept in-house
The Invercargill City Council has accepted a recommendation from one of its committees to establish a council-operated enhanced service for Three Waters delivery.
Risk of deluge dissipates, snow still likely
Risk of deluge dissipates, snow still likely
A large weather system that threatened to bring a major deluge to Dunedin has moved off to the east of NZ. But snow about higher parts of inland Otago and Southland is still forecast.
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Concern over dog, human faeces in Gabriel’s Gully
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Concern over dog, human faeces in Gabriel’s Gully
The site of Otago’s first gold rush is being sullied by deposits of a different kind - faeces left by dogs and freedom campers.
Drug charges
Drug charges
A Karitane man will face court on charges of methamphetamine and cannabis possession.
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Aim to avoid extended boil water notices
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Aim to avoid extended boil water notices
The Central Otago District Council is waiting to hear from national water regulator Taumata Arowai on whether safety plans proposed for two council water supplies will be enough to avoid extended...
Cargo ship explosion investigation starts
Cargo ship explosion investigation starts
An investigation has begun into an explosion on a ship berthed in Bluff last weekend.
Airport CEO reflects on top-flight tenure
Airport CEO reflects on top-flight tenure
His tenure having started in the Covid lockdown, Queenstown Airport chief executive Glen Sowry is leaving almost four years later feeling like he has ‘‘done everything I needed to do in my tenure’’.
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Operators to lease facility sought
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Operators to lease facility sought
The hunt is on for commercial operators to lease the cinema, cafe, and catering kitchen inside Cromwell’s multimillion-dollar events centre slated to open next year.
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McCaw uplifts young rugby fans
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McCaw uplifts young rugby fans
He has lifted the Webb Ellis Trophy twice and more silverware than you can count, but bringing smiles to Wānaka’s biggest rugby fans gives Richie McCaw a sky-high feeling.
Nobby Clark delays policy over diversity question
Nobby Clark delays policy over diversity question
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has drawn the ire of some councillors after stalling the council's new procurement policy over concerns with a diversity question.
Tiler hit by fire was under-insured
Tiler hit by fire was under-insured
A tiler whose Cromwell premises were extensively damaged by fire last Thursday has learnt he was under-insured, leaving him well short of covering his losses.
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Council to take on ownership of Roxburgh pool
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Council to take on ownership of Roxburgh pool
Ownership and operation of Roxburgh’s community pool will be handed over to the Central Otago District Council.
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Need for ‘ethical housekeeping’ on Israel involvement
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Need for ‘ethical housekeeping’ on Israel involvement
Invercargill City Council staff will prepare a report exploring whether the council should support a United Nations resolution regarding illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine.
Car rolls on SH8 near Alexandra
Car rolls on SH8 near Alexandra
Motorists are being advised to take extra care after a crash near Alexandra this morning.
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Hub including library proposed
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Hub including library proposed
Tapanui may soon have a "vibrant" new hub combining two public facilities in the town’s central area.