Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark recovering after minor stroke
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is recovering from a minor stroke at the weekend.
New Lachie Jones inquiry to be led by North Island detectives
New Lachie Jones inquiry to be led by North Island detectives
A pair of North Island detectives will lead the new police inquiry into the death of a Gore toddler.
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'Thank you Gore': Neighbours' lifesaving advice
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'Thank you Gore': Neighbours' lifesaving advice
A Chinese family says they were lucky to have landed in Gore, after their neighours helped avert a life-threatening health crisis.
Iwi leader rebuts claims of consent power grab
Iwi leader rebuts claims of consent power grab
Ngāti Waewae leader Francois Tumahai has rejected claims that a revamped iwi agreement with the West Coast Regional Council gives Māori too much say in planning and resource consents.
Swimming for the Coastguard’s good
Swimming for the Coastguard’s good
After many early mornings and a final 1km swim in chilly Lake Dunstan, Alexandra woman Rhea Lind completed her goal of swimming 25km for the Coastguard on Sunday.
Population growth ‘has got ahead of public services’: minister
Population growth ‘has got ahead of public services’: minister
Wānaka's exponential growth over the last decade is working against it and the government is playing catchup.
Congestion charges for Queenstown?
Government deal closer for Central Otago and Queenstown
Congestion charges, tolls and a local visitor charge could be on the way for Queenstown as part of a government deal to cope with population growth and pressure on infrastructure.
Recidivist drink-driver 6 times limit
Recidivist drink-driver 6 times limit
A man who has been indefinitely disqualified from driving for more than 20 years was almost six times the legal alcohol limit when he was caught behind the wheel in March.
Museum opening date should be known within 6 months
Museum opening date should be known within 6 months
A date for the opening of Te Unua Museum of Southland should be known within six months.
Imitation gun pulled in Queenstown road rage
Imitation gun pulled in Queenstown road rage
An argument between two Queenstown motorists escalated when one allegedly pulled an imitation firearm on the other, police say.
Dunedin in line for another drenching
Dunedin in line for another drenching; snow for parts of South
Dunedin looks set for another drenching in coming days, while other parts of the South could be in line for some more heavy snow.
Ambulance hijacked with officer, staff inside
Ambulance hijacked with officer, staff inside
Ambulance staff were left "shaken" after an Invercargill man hijacked the vehicle and took off — with a police officer and them still inside, Hato Hone St John says.
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‘Ill bowels’ spur switch from Clutha tap water
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‘Ill bowels’ spur switch from Clutha tap water
An Otago resident on one of the country’s worst water schemes says she has switched to bottled water to prevent diarrhoea.
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Historic woolshed demolished
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Historic woolshed demolished
A historic 105-year-old woolshed near Omarama often used as a photo stop for Alps2Ocean cyclists has been demolished.
Claim too late for farm-to-forestry ban
Claim too late for farm-to-forestry ban
The farm-to-forest ban passed its first reading last week but a Southland Federated Farmers executive says it is too late, the damage has been done and is continuing.
Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs
Codes joining forces to grow sports clubs
As small towns across New Zealand continue struggle, sports clubs in one North Otago township are determined to avoid the same fate.
Blossom Festival liquor licence declined
Blossom Festival liquor licence declined
The Central Otago licensing committee has declined the Alexandra Blossom Festival a special liquor license and set down a hearing for July 11.
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Huge Lego build to be dismantled and rebuilt for show
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Huge Lego build to be dismantled and rebuilt for show
It took him six months to build, key parts were secured from Japan and, in a couple of days, he is pulling it all apart.
Revamped deal spells out iwi role in resource consenting
Revamped deal spells out iwi role in resource consenting
The Mana Whakahono a Rohe document is recognised under the Resource Management Act and spells out how the council will work with the region’s two rūnanga.
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
Long-term plan approved; 12.47% rates rise confirmed
The Central Otago District Council has approved its long-term plan, confirming an average rates increase of 12.47% — slightly lower than the 13.01% originally proposed.