Giving back to veterans
An Oamaru war veteran received a warm surprise while reading his daily newspaper this week, thanks to the knitters of "Operation Wrapped in Remembrance".
'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor
'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell is "esctatic" the community has chosen for him to return for a second term after a resounding win over challenger Nicky Davis.
Scott re-elected in Southland with large margin
Scott re-elected Southland mayor with large margin
Southland mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.
Comfortable win for new mayor of Waitaki
Melanie Tavendale elected mayor of Waitaki
New Waitaki mayor Melanie Tavendale said she is looking forward to a ‘‘really positive direction’’ forward for the district.
Church farewells Stanley St
Church farewells Stanley St
A milestone in Queenstown’s church and community life is being brought up today.
Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win
Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win
Invercargill’s likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is “absolutely delighted” by the result.
Family found after 80 years
Family found after 80 years
Having thought she was an only child all her life, long-time Queenstowner Erina McLean says she’s thrilled to have learnt otherwise.
Grant could become oldest mayor in tight race
Grant could become oldest mayor in tight race
It's a tight race for the Westland mayoralty, with Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant leading the race against incumbent Helen Lash by just 64 votes.
Gibson retained after 'difficult campaign'
Gibson retained after 'difficult campaign'
Tania Gibson has been re-elected as mayor of Grey District, according to progress results.
Lost World War 1 soldier’s grave identified
Lost World War 1 soldier’s grave identified
New research has dug up the final resting place of a Lawrence soldier who died on New Zealand’s blackest day of World War 1.
Horses proving therapy winner
Horses proving therapy winner
A Wanaka therapist is employing the help of horses to encourage a more grounded approach to wellbeing and mental health.
Not much change in Environment Southland results
Not much change in Environment Southland results
Environment Southland’s council will have a very similar look following the weekend’s election, save notably for the top seat of chairman.
One killed in North Otago motorcycle crash
One killed in North Otago motorcycle crash
One person has died in a motorcycle crash north of Palmerston this afternoon.
‘Fighting for fair’
‘Fighting for fair’: Volunteer fireys put in ‘unreasonable’ position
A petition launched by Queenstown’s volunteer fire brigade secretary has been given to a select committee.
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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm
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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm
A proposed wind farm on one side, pine trees going up on the other - times have changed and not for the better, one Southland farmer says.
More heavy rain set to pelt West Coast
More heavy rain set to pelt West Coast
More heavy rain is set to fall on the West Coast, after flooding and slips shut key routes in Grey District and Buller.
Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off
Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off
The deep bond forged by two women who lost loved-ones in the Pike River mine explosion inspired an off-screen friendship between two of NZ's finest actors.
Young star emulates mother with award
Young star emulates mother with award
A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.
Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’
Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’
Compliance issues have come to light at a series of Southland water treatment plants, but the mayor says there’s no cause for alarm from "not real red flags".
Tamah Alley wins Central Otago mayoralty in a landslide
Tamah Alley wins Central Otago mayoralty in a landslide
A landslide victory returned Central Otago’s Mayor to the ‘‘hot seat’’ for another three years.