Driver may have 'blacked out' before crash that killed wife
Just days after his careless driving claimed his wife’s life, a 76-year-old Italian tourist admitted the charge in court so he could fly home to grieve.
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New $13.6m industrial hub project revealed
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New $13.6m industrial hub project revealed
After years of hard work and investment, a $13.6 million industrial hub for just outside Gore has been announced.
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Overflow of golfers flock to club
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Overflow of golfers flock to club
With increasing numbers of Upper Clutha golfers and a limited number of tee times to go around, a country golf club is trying to attract new players.
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Now-liquidated cafe’s warning signs spotted
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Now-liquidated cafe’s warning signs spotted
Red flags were raised about a now-closed Central Otago cafe mere months before it went into liquidation owing more than $400,000.
Careless driving causing child’s death admitted
Careless driving causing child’s death admitted
A woman has admitted to carelessly driving in a Gore driveway, causing the death of a toddler.
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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser
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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser
A Gore man who threw a supermarket trolley at a man accused of sexually violating his niece is ashamed of taking justice into his own hands.
Solar storm’s ‘dancing light’
Solar storm’s ‘dancing light’
The forecasted aurora australis arrived as promised on Tuesday night, lighting the sky across the South.
Tour riders 'actually part of something pretty special’
Tour riders 'actually part of something pretty special’
Riding at high speed alongside a historic locomotive is not the usual experience for professional cyclists.
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Mountain bike injuries fall but still high in Otago: ACC
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Mountain bike injuries fall but still high in Otago: ACC
Otago mountain bikers are still among the leaders in New Zealand when it comes to injuring themselves, but the numbers appear to be declining.
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Firearms licences denied to 63 in the South
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Firearms licences denied to 63 in the South
Domestic violence and alcohol abuse are among the reasons people in the South have been denied firearms licences.
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New lease of life for Old Sod Cottage
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New lease of life for Old Sod Cottage
A South Otago heritage landmark looks set to stand for another century and a-half, following an $88,000 restoration.
Stronger water shortage response initiated
Stronger water shortage response initiated
Environment Southland staff are stepping up monitoring of water levels across the region as concern about dry conditions rises.
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Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
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Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
Health Minister Simeon Brown has seen a proposal for the future of healthcare in the Central Otago/Lakes district, but he is not saying when the public will have a look.
Aurora lights up southern skies
Aurora lights up southern skies
The forecast aurora australis lived up to its billing in the South.
Knife-wielding Queenstown hairdresser slashed flatmate
Knife-wielding Queenstown hairdresser slashed flatmate
A Queenstown hairdresser who attacked his flatmate with a knife is likely to be deported.
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Surf rescue numbers down in South
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Surf rescue numbers down in South
Surf lifeguard rescues at Otago and Southland beaches are down 60% so far this year, despite a 23% increase in rescues across the rest of New Zealand.
Community to appeal off-licence decision
Community to appeal off-licence decision
An appeal is already in the pipeline following the Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee’s approval of an off-licence for a Super Liquor store in Lake Hāwea yesterday.
Intimate photo poster sentenced
Intimate photo poster sentenced
A woman who had intimate images of her posted on social media by a former lover told the Greymouth District Court it had ruined her life.
Dry spell prompts water monitoring in Southland
Dry spell prompts water monitoring in Southland
Southland's regional council is ramping up monitoring of water levels as the region dries out and river levels lower.
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Monitoring to keep bay swimmers safe
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Monitoring to keep bay swimmers safe
Volunteer water testing has begun at Lake Wānaka to protect swimmers from potentially contaminated waters.