New storm recovery head named
New storm recovery head named
The new head of Southland’s storm recovery has painted a positive picture of people looking out for one another in an hour of need.
Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks
Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks
There's been good progress on repairs to Great Walks but avalanche conditions are still causing delays. Heavy rain may heighten the risk, forcing the Milford Road to close on Sunday.
'It’s a big worry for the natural environment'
'It’s a big worry for the natural environment'
Wānaka residents have launched a petition to resist freedom camping in their area, saying the authorities have done a backflip.
Central Otago — the heart of mountainbiking
Central Otago — the heart of mountainbiking
Perhaps you have not thought to yourself, "we need a book of the best mountain biking photography across New Zealand", but someone has.
$11.5k butter bid at food charity fundraiser
$11.5k butter bid at food charity fundraiser
Butter was on the menu at the Food for Love charity gala dinner, and a record bid of $11,500 worth.
Progress celebrated
Progress celebrated
Contractors working on the Forrester Gallery extension, in Oamaru, have been treated to a "roof shout" by the Waitaki District Council recently, celebrating eight months of progress.
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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation
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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation
A gas leak at the Duntroon Hotel earlier this week is still being investigated.
Historic ride marks town’s founding
Historic ride marks town’s founding
Visitors, locals and returning residents rode back in time recently to mark 150 years from the founding of the North Otago township of Duntroon.
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App shelved after competition concerns raised
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App shelved after competition concerns raised
A publicly-funded tourism app has been shelved over concerns it could compete with Oamaru businesses — but too late for one local business.
Mana whenua representative roles approved
Mana whenua representative roles approved
Mana whenua representative roles have been given the green light at the Invercargill City Council following a vote at the inaugural meeting.
From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South
From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South
A fortnight after a storm tore through the South, cutting power to tens of thousands, supply has been restored to almost all customers.
First pukunui chicks of breeding season hatch
First pukunui chicks of breeding season hatch
The first pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel chicks of the breeding season have hatched on Stewart Island.
Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance
Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance
Queenstown and Wānaka chefs are relishing the chance to be included in the world-renowned Michelin Guide, but a union isn't happy the govt spent millions to entice tasters to NZ.
Trio found guilty of South Canterbury man's murder
Trio found guilty of South Canterbury man Anaru Moana's murder
A jury has found three men guilty of murdering South Canterbury man Anaru Moana.
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French investor spends $19m on third Queenstown property
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French investor spends $19m on third Queenstown property
A Frenchman who loves Queenstown has bought a third historic property in The Mall.
‘Huge result’ for history-making Wakatipu school cricketers
‘Huge result’ for history-making Wakatipu school cricketers
Wakatipu High’s top cricket side’s won the Otago/Southland 1st XI Cup final for the first time and qualified for next month’s national finals.
Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline
Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline
They say charity begins at home.
Hot pool complex full steam ahead
Hot pool complex full steam ahead
Subject to council sign-off, central Queenstown’s first hot pools’ complex is due to open this coming Monday.
Marathon man doing it 30 times over
Marathon man doing it 30 times over
The number 30 has a special meaning for Queenstown’s Jack Brownie this month.
Transplanted Aucklander's lasting Queenstown legacy
Transplanted Aucklander's lasting Queenstown legacy
Having founded the Wakatipu High School Foundation and resuscitated the Whakatipu Rowing Club, Wayne Foley’s left a lasting local legacy. He tells Philip Chandler how those involvements...