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Hub consent: fast-track a ‘kangaroo court’
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Hub consent: fast-track a ‘kangaroo court’
A Queenstown Lakes district councillor has launched a broadside against the whole fast-track process, calling it a ‘‘kangaroo court’’.
Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site
Contractor 'shocked' at fuel theft from work site
A council contractor is ‘‘shocked’’ after 140 litres of fuel was stolen from vehicles at a Waitaki work site.
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Safety lapses in Queenstown jetboat crash
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Safety lapses in Queenstown jetboat crash
Passengers who suffered deep cuts, bruising and a fracture when a Queenstown jetboat crashed into a canyon wall did not get a proper safety briefing, an investigation has found.
Angler drowned after head injury: coroner
Angler drowned after head injury: coroner
An Invercargill businessman who was rock-fishing died after a wave swept him into the ocean, a coroner has ruled.
'Pretty scary': 4.3 quake jolts Lake Hāwea
'Pretty scary': 4.3 quake jolts Lake Hāwea
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook Lake Hāwea early this morning, with locals describing a loud noise followed by a heavy jolt.
Critically hurt truck driver needing multiple surgeries
Critically hurt truck driver needing multiple surgeries
A Palmerston truck driver was left with five fractures and will require multiple surgeries following a crash that left him in a critical condition.
Snow on roads; strong winds for some in South
Snow on roads; strong winds for some in South
Snow has fallen on the Crown Range Road and the Milford Road as a cold blast brings strong winds to parts of the South, and there is more heavy rain on the way. MetService has issued a strong wind...
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Mine would ‘annihilate decades of efforts’
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Mine would ‘annihilate decades of efforts’
Central Otago will lose its status as a premier wine region and decades of effort will be "annihilated" should a planned gold mine go ahead, French wine experts say.
Festival a tribute to the community
Festival a tribute to the community
The Arrowtown Autumn Festival was officially opened for the 40th time in the historic village yesterday afternoon.
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Mine's fast-track bid must be rejected: Ngāi Tahu
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Mine's fast-track bid must be rejected: Ngāi Tahu
Santana's failure to meet treaty obligations means its fast-track application to mine gold at Bendigo must be rejected, Ngāi Tahu says.
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Decision to sell land for mine not easy, ‘but I believe it is right’
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Decision to sell land for mine not easy, ‘but I believe it is right’
The owner of the land where part of the planned Santana Minerals goldmine is to go says he trusts the mining company and the opportunity presented by the mine is extraordinary.
Horse triumphs over human ‘tearing across mountains’
Horse triumphs over human ‘tearing across mountains’
Horse has triumphed against human once again at the Only Fools and Horses running race in Wedderburn.
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Cellphone network failures left emergency services 'hamstrung'
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Cellphone network failures left emergency services 'hamstrung'
Weaknesses in the rural cellphone network are leaving emergency services ‘‘hamstrung’’ during community crises, Clutha officials say.
Council extends Mt Iron freedom camping ban
Council extends Mt Iron freedom camping ban
A temporary ban on freedom camping at the foot of Mt Iron has been extended.
‘Superstar’ makes encore performance
‘Superstar’ makes encore performance
A classic musical is returning to West Otago after 26 years, along with four performers from that same production.
‘Fantastic’ new $10.6m bridge now open
‘Fantastic’ new $10.6m bridge now open
A long-awaited new bridge in Kakanui has been officially opened, replacing a structure that was over a century old.
Half a century of work recognised
Half a century of work recognised
Trevor Stewart’s 50 years of service to his community were celebrated this month by the Wyndham Lions Club.
Book paves way for future
Book paves way for future
A booklet describing the history of the Gore Bowling Club will delve not only into the success, but the stories of players past and present of one of New Zealand’s finest clubs.
Holiday fun returns to library
Holiday fun returns to library
Alexandra Library is once again drawing families in with a lively mix of activities aimed at keeping children entertained and connected over the school holidays.
Looking forward to sharing region’s stories
Looking forward to sharing region’s stories
Hello, my name is Carys Trotter, and I’m the new reporter in Alexandra.
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