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Ferocious winds batter South, worse possibly to come

Dunedin Coastguard staff help a man from yacht Navita as it heaves at anchor in Portobello Bay....

Ferocious winds batter South, worse possibly to come

The rescue of a man from a boat on Otago Harbour was just one of several incidents caused by the ferocious winds that lashed the South yesterday - and more wild weather is on the way.

Sighting of orca in harbour ‘pretty special

An orca spotted in Oamaru Harbour. PHOTO: JEREMY HOLDING

Sighting of orca in Oamaru Harbour ‘pretty special’

Orca were spotted having a whale of a time at Oamaru Harbour yesterday.

Deputy mayor role handed to Dermody

Invercargill mayor-elect Tom Campbell has selected four councillors for important council roles....

Deputy mayor role handed to Dermody

Invercargill mayor-elect Tom Campbell has announced his key leadership positions for the upcoming term.

South in spring weather firing line, again

Water spilling from the Roxburgh Dam is raising the Clutha River to a level that has prompted...

South in spring weather firing line, again

As the South picks up from a damaging day of wild winds, MetService has issued a fresh round of weather alerts covering all of Otago and Southland.

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Light show company seek permanent site

One of the displays at this year's ‘Luma Enchanted’ light show at Queenstown’s Kiwi Park. PHOTO:...

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Light show company seek permanent site

The people behind a Queenstown light show are hoping to secure a long-term home for the latest iteration of the family-friendly attraction.

Ain’t no wall high enough

Ain’t no wall high enough

Tobin Priestley, 13, of Christchurch, gives Spiderman a run for his money during the 2025 Climbing New Zealand U15 Lead National Championships in Queenstown on Saturday.

Firefighters called out to Southland wind incidents

(File photo) Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly

Firefighters called out to Southland wind incidents

It was almost a case of being blown away at a Riverton Volunteer Fire Brigade callout this morning.

Highway reopens near Tekapo after truck's trailer rolls

The truck was blocking both lanes at the Tekapo flyover/Tekapo Canal Rd intersection. Photo: NZTA...

Highway reopens near Tekapo after truck's trailer rolls

State Highway 8 has reopened near Tekapo after a truck's trailer unit was blown on to its side this morning, closing the road for much of the day.

Mixed job market in South Island, despite PM's claims

There have been mixed reports of job availability in the South Island. Photo: Getty Images

Mixed job market in South Island, despite PM's claims

South Island employers are reporting a mixed bag for those looking for work.

Fears mine may extend into reserve

A Tarras community group has warned there could be "open slather" for Otago mining if a proposed goldmine is extended into an adjacent historic reserve.

Sponsoring steps, stones to aid gallery

The Forrester Gallery, Thames St, Oamaru. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Sponsoring steps, stones to aid gallery

Supporters of Oamaru’s public art gallery are being called on to help complete the major extension under way for the landmark neo-classical building.

Alliances and security discussed at forum

Alliances and security discussed at forum

A hush-hush international security forum in Queenstown looked into New Zealand and Australia’s security partnership and how, as allies, the two countries steer complicated regional challenges.

Double whammy of wild weather

Wild weather that caused chaos across the South has eased, but MetService warns of more to come - including a "big day" later in the week.

Global acclaim for Queenstown director

Invisible Dragons co-producer Madison Henry-Ryan and writer/director Victoria Boult after winning...

Global acclaim for Queenstown director

Queenstown's Victoria Boult is officially an international award-winning director and writer.

Reining in the rates rises

Mayor-elect John Glover. PHOTO: JAMES ALLAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Reining in the rates rises

Looking at a maximum 5% rates rise and making the mayoral diary public.

Cycle link step closer

A long-awaited bike trail between the southern suburbs and Frankton could be open next year.

Workshops on autism planned

The Southern District Health Board says the wait time for autism or ADHD assessment at Child...

Workshops on autism planned

Help is on the way for people struggling to understand either themselves or someone they know who is autistic or has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Raft of weather warnings ahead of potentially 'highly impactful event'

MetService has issued multiple severe weather warnings for the South Island, as two significant fronts bear down on the country, while Milford Rd (SH94) is closed due to overnight snow forecasts.

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