‘Tipping point’ for consent costs coming
A Southern council has issued a stark warning about the cost of building consents around the country as it battles to hit its own targets with reduced staff.
Crackdown on drug supply helps to support families: police
Crackdown on drug supply helps to support families: police
West Coast police have seized drugs and items related to the sale and supply of illicit drugs following searches.
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Helping others motivated manager
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Helping others motivated manager
The new Southern Charity Hospital general manager says it may sound ‘‘corny’’ but making a difference in people’s lives has always motivated him in his career.
Claim community ‘kept in dark’ over plans
Claim community ‘kept in dark’ over plans
The Gore District Council has been accused of keeping the community and its councillors ‘‘in the dark’’ over looming amalgamation plans.
Police warn against fake speeding ticket scam
Police warn against fake speeding ticket scam
Scammers are sending texts pretending to be police asking for people to pay up for fake speeding tickets.
Southland kidney cancer op delayed for weeks
Southland kidney cancer op delayed for weeks
Health NZ's latest report shows Southland cancer patients had the second-longest wait times for treatment in NZ, behind Canterbury.
Sir Sam remembered as patron of the arts
Sir Sam remembered as patron of the arts
A portrait of the late actor Sir Sam Neill hanging in Gore’s Eastern Southland Gallery will stand as a lasting tribute to a man who cared deeply about the gallery, curator Jim Geddes says.
Black ice prompts call for caution on roads
Black ice prompts call for caution on roads
Motorists are being urged to take care on the roads in parts of the region owing to black ice this morning.
Another Queenstown liquor store ram-raided
Another Queenstown liquor store ram-raided
A ram-raid at a liquor store in Frankton yesterday is the second in the area in the past eight months.
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Council open to talk on unitary authority
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Council open to talk on unitary authority
The Waimate District Council has committed to working with the Waitaki, Timaru and Mackenzie district councils to explore establishing a South Canterbury-North Otago unitary authority.
One dead, two injured after crash near Clyde
One dead, two injured after crash near Clyde
One person is dead and two people are injured after a crash near Clyde in Central Otago this morning.
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Brakes put on Wakatipu fast-track project
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Brakes put on Wakatipu fast-track project
Fears about traffic jams and unrealised infrastructure have led to a 1250-house development proposal in Queenstown being knocked back on the fast-track.
Final footbridge checks ahead of opening
Final footbridge checks ahead of opening
Finishing touches and final checks are being made this week on a new footbridge described as ‘‘a significant milestone for Aoraki’’.
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Students lose appetite for govt-funded school lunches
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Students lose appetite for govt-funded school lunches
Dissatisfaction with the government-funded school lunch programme has led to a Gore high school reopening its senior canteen this week.
Diaspora gather in love of World Cup
Diaspora gather in love of World Cup
In football’s heartlands, the Fifa World Cup is a uniquely unifying experience, bringing together friends, family and strangers like no other event on earth.
Serious crash closes part of SH99 in Southland
Serious crash closes part of SH99 in Southland
A serious crash has closed part of State Highway 99 near Wallacetown in Southland.
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River flow process flawed: Fish & Game
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River flow process flawed: Fish & Game
Fish & Game has asked the regional council to oppose the development of a Local Bill to set a minimum flow for the Manuherikia River and secure land and easements for Falls Dam.
Asbestos found in Timaru theatre during redevelopment
Asbestos found in Timaru theatre during redevelopment
Asbestos has been discovered at Timaru's Theatre Royal, which is undergoing a multimillion-dollar redevelopment.
Volunteers tidy island’s beaches
Volunteers tidy island’s beaches
Add together four days, 80km of coastline, 22 volunteers and the total is about 13 tonnes of rubbish.
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Gold Star added to collection
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Gold Star added to collection
Volunteer firefighting is a family affair for the Cameron family, who share a combined 115 years of service to the Edendale Fire Brigade.