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$2.5b development in pipeline

Calder Stewart’s 513ha $2.5billion Awarua Quadrant development near Invercargill is New Zealand’s...

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$2.5b development in pipeline

Southland is set to become the heart of a multibillion-dollar logistics and manufacturing revolution with the launch of Australasia’s largest industrial development and a new inland port.

Heavy rain, wild winds on way for parts of South

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

Heavy rain, wild winds on way for parts of South

An active front bearing down on the country looks set to bring more wild weather to parts of the South.

$15 million Invercargill Lotto win claimed

Plaza SuperValue Invercargill owners Jigs and Shelly Buha (back row, second and third from left)...

$15 million Invercargill Lotto win claimed

The $15 million winning Lotto ticket sold at an Invercargill store has been claimed.

Almost 50 roles unfilled after council restructure

Environment Southland underwent a major restructure earlier this year. Photo: ODT files

Almost 50 roles unfilled after council restructure

The chair of a southern regional council says he is surprised by the number of available vacancies following a recent restructure.

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Council amalgamation proposal rejected

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Council amalgamation proposal rejected

Environment Southland has given the thumbs down to the amalgamation proposal of Southland councils, raising concerns over costs, waning support and over-inflated suggested savings.

Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride

A Hydro Attack submersible in Queenstown Bay. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride

An American Silicon Valley entrepreneur has added what has been billed as "Queenstown’s most unique water activity" to his increasing stable of Lake Wakatipu-based businesses.

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Hundreds of vintage dolls set to be sold

Queenstown woman Cathryn Kabuji is selling her large doll collection. Photo: supplied

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Hundreds of vintage dolls set to be sold

Cathryn Kabuji says she is not a hoarder, but a collection of nearly 400 dolls tells another story.

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Class goes global with viral idea

Clyde Primary School teacher Sydney Robertson and the year 6 and 7 Korimako class show off with...

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Class goes global with viral idea

A Clyde primary school teacher has gone viral on social media asking for strangers from around the world to send postcards to her class as a part of their inquiry learning.

Invercargill Lotto winner

It was a very happy holiday weekend for someone in Invercargill, after they won $15 million in Saturday night's Powerball draw.

Retailers, police team up on crime

Retailers, police team up on crime

Police and retailers are working together to reduce retail crime in Invercargill.

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Bridge parts from bygone age to be reused

Top: The bridge at Kurow in May 1922. PHOTO: WAITAKI ARCHIVE. Second from top: The northern...

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Bridge parts from bygone age to be reused

More than a decade after the original twin bridges linking Kurow and Hakataramea were dismantled, their more-than-100-year-old parts are being put to good use.

Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out

Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out

The plug has been pulled on a government-backed motion capture and production studio in Frankton’s Remarkables Park.

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Councillor denies privacy breach

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Councillor denies privacy breach

The West Coast Regional Council is alleging a privacy breach involving its former chairman after correspondence from a mining company ended up in the media.

Club stalwart disgusted by racial abuse

Club stalwart disgusted by racial abuse

Former Bluff rugby player Lex Chisholm refuses to stay silent about the barrage of racial abuse he witnessed from a rogue spectator at a match this month.

New CT scanner a ‘game-changer’

A new CT scanner is operating at Southland Hospital. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

New CT scanner a ‘game-changer’

A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.

Youth involvement increased in honour of Māori Queen

A cosy bonfire set up by the Kahu Youth Team for Matariki. PHOTOS: RAWAN SAADI

Youth involvement increased in honour of Māori Queen

Young rangatahi were the stars of this year’s annual Wānaka Matariki celebration, as hundreds of locals gathered to enjoy the festivities.

$15m winning ticket bought in Invercargill

The man purchased his ticket from Bell Block Supermarket in New Plymouth, and is the 17th person...

'Exciting news': $15m winning ticket bought in Invercargill

It's a very happy holiday weekend for someone in Invercargill, after they won $15 million in last night's Powerball draw.

More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for

About 180 people gathered on Thursday night at the Wanaka Presbyterian Church in opposition to...

More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for

About 180 people attended a meeting opposing Central Otago’s upcoming gold-mining project, as they called for more transparency on potential impacts.

Town crying out for new town crier

Town crying out for new town crier

Hear ye! Hear ye! The town of Bluff is in need of a new town crier.

Planned sport, recreation hub given boost

A landscape plan of the proposed Millers Flat recreation and sports hub being promoted by Teviot...

Planned sport, recreation hub given boost

A $150,000 funding boost from the Otago Community Trust has brought the vision of a new sport and recreation hub in the small Central Otago village of Millers Flat one step closer.

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