$33k bill for f-bomb complaint sparks code of conduct rethink
A new code of conduct has been approved at Invercargill City Council on the heels of a recent $33,000 investigation into deputy mayor Grant Dermody.
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Three rates options include 45% increase
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Three rates options include 45% increase
Waitaki ratepayers will be consulted for two weeks from today on a proposed 19% rates increase — and two further options of 27% and 45%.
Young dad killed in crash 'lived life in the light and the shade'
Young dad killed in crash 'lived life in the light and the shade'
The young driver killed in a fatal crash while fleeing police in central Invercargill lived his life in both the light and the shade, a friend said.
Fewer swimmer rescues in South’s chilly summer
Fewer swimmer rescues in South’s chilly summer
Unsavoury summer weather conditions have withheld a wave of water rescues and drownings at Otago and Southland beaches this season.
Sam Neill says he's cancer-free
Sam Neill says he's cancer-free
Sir Sam Neill says he is cancer-free and credits a groundbreaking new therapy for it.
Three hurt in campervan crash near Wānaka
Three hurt in campervan crash near Wānaka
Three people suffered moderate injuries in a campervan crash outside Wānaka which blocked the highway in both directions.
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House of learning adds new room to high school
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House of learning adds new room to high school
A new "house of learning" has been delivered to a South Otago high school and due to its size needed a circuitous route.
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‘Power of the people’ leads to return of classic car
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‘Power of the people’ leads to return of classic car
A Gore man says the recovery of his beloved classic car stolen at the weekend was down to the "power of the people".
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‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon
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‘Formidable’ El Niño on horizon
Southland and inland parts of Otago are being warned to expect a wet winter this year, as a "formidable" El Niño weather cycle looks set to hit New Zealand.
New code of conduct backed
New code of conduct backed
A new Invercargill City Council code of conduct has been approved in the hope it will slow down any issues that might be escalating.
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Planned development at risk of landslip: engineer
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Planned development at risk of landslip: engineer
A twice-failed fast-track proposal for a large residential development on a slope above a Queenstown suburb is ‘‘likely prone’’ to risk of landslips and rockfalls, an engineer has warned.
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Care urged after Otago firewood-related injuries cost $2m in 2025
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Care urged after Otago firewood-related injuries cost $2m in 2025
Winter is fast approaching and people with log burners are working just as quickly to restock their firewood supply before the proverbial chill hits the fan.
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Bendigo mine application may end up in court
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Bendigo mine application may end up in court
Claims Santana may have breached Treaty law in its application to mine gold at Bendigo raised points of law and could end up in the courts, senior lawyers say.
Police name man killed in Temuka motorcycle crash
Police name man killed in Temuka motorcycle crash
Police have released the name of the man who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Temuka last week.
Challenges continue of Weld St outdoor alcohol ban
Challenges continue of Weld St outdoor alcohol ban
An invisible rule preventing Hokitika’s Weld St hospitality premises from serving alcohol in outside dining areas continues to be challenged.
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Arrival of Uber ‘step in the right direction’ for town
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Arrival of Uber ‘step in the right direction’ for town
Ride-sharing has arrived in Wānaka, with Uber launching its service in the town today.
Gore dad vows to do 'whatever necessary' to get stolen Valiant back
Gore dad vows to do 'whatever necessary' to get stolen Valiant back
A Gore family has been left only with “hurt and sadness” after their beloved mongrel Valiant cruiser was stolen - possibly to be broken down for parts.
Lifelong crafter, knitter marks 100 years of creativity
Lifelong crafter, knitter marks 100 years of creativity
It is not every day you knit a set of matching jerseys as a marriage present for Swedish royalty.
Father who died at scene of Southland highway crash named
Father who died at scene of Southland highway crash named
A father who died at the scene of a crash which closed the highway north of Invercargill has been named.
Asking prices drop by nearly $39k
Asking prices drop by nearly $39k
Property sellers in Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes area have had to drop their asking prices by nearly $39,000 on average, over the first three months of 2026.