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Fresh appeal from police over $1m Invercargill arson

Trucks belonging to Christchurch company Treetech were damaged by the fire. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg

Fresh appeal from police over $1m Invercargill arson

Police investigating a suspicious fire which caused about $1 million of damage to four trucks in Invercargill are appealing to the public for any further information.

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'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent

Santana chief executive Damian Spring. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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'Astounding arrogance': Australian miner in bid to speed-run consent

Santana Minerals wants its massive Central Otago goldmine sped through the fast-track process in 30 working days.

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Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing

Project leader Adrienne Shaw at the restored Sam Chew Lain tomb in Lawrence, which has just...

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Delighted with tomb’s heritage listing

Lawrence has a new heritage landmark, after a prominent gold rush figure’s tomb received official listing this week.

Albert Town properties rocket in value

Asking prices for properties in Albert Town, near Wānaka, have lifted 225% over the...

Albert Town properties rocket in value

"If you bought in Albert Town a decade ago, you've basically won the property lotto."

Mistletoe thrives as possum numbers fall

Native mistletoe found in Hope Valley on the West Coast. PHOTOS: DOC

Mistletoe thrives as possum numbers fall

Want to kiss your beloved with a Kiwi twist? Then head to the West Coast.

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Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids

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Tensions rise in remote Waipori after drug raids

Officials are battling to quell rising tensions in a remote South Otago hamlet, following police drug raids this week.

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Wind farm project aired at meetings

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Wind farm project aired at meetings

Turbines at a major South Otago wind farm could be turning in just five years, its backer says.

WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall

The Waitaki District Council building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

WDC to cover $500k event centre shortfall

Waitaki's "place of dreams" remains on track to be built at Oamaru’s Centennial Park after the council covered a $500,000 fundraising shortfall.

Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'

The incident occurred on Lake Dunstan on Thursday evening. Photos: NZ Coastguard

Lake Dunstan capsize 'could have ended very differently'

A boat capsize on Lake Dunstan yesterday evening left six people in the water, none of whom was wearing a lifejacket.

Pair arrested over Gore shooting

An officer guarding the Aparima St property earlier this week. PHOTO: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING

Pair arrested over Gore shooting

Two men have been arrested over a shooting in Gore earlier this week.

Thank you, Wānaka

Well thank you Wānaka and the Upper Clutha.

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Freedom campers upsetting Wānaka residents

A sign made by a resident on Allenby Pl expressing their disapproval to the freedom camping bylaw.

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Freedom campers upsetting Wānaka residents

Residents in Wānaka are frustrated with constant traffic, verbal abuse and human excrement from freedom campers in their neighbourhood after the introduction of a new freedom camping bylaw.

Wanaka barber’s idea pays it forward

Wānaka barber Jake Jolly recently completed 20 haircuts and raised $600 for local families in...

Wanaka barber’s idea pays it forward

An initiative for donation-based haircuts will give some Wānaka families a helping hand this Christmas.

‘Learning curve’ for new supermarket owners

The new owners and operators of New World Wānaka, Christiena and Paul Joyce. PHOTO: EVIE SINCLAIR

‘Learning curve’ for new supermarket owners

A family with over a decade of supermarket experience have started their newest adventure at Wānaka New World.

Phase two of event centre set

An impression of what the Network Waitaki Event Centre grandstand will look like. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Phase two of event centre set

Waitaki’s "Place of Dreams" remains on track to be built at Oamaru’s Centennial Park.

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Railcar an electrifying prospect

Oamaru Steam and Rail Society general manager Harry Andrew in the front cab of the newly restored...

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Railcar an electrifying prospect

On track to realise his dream of rebuilding the 36-tonne rail passenger vehicle, The Phoenix — Harry Andrew is nearing the finish line and a date with international publicity.

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Retirement trending as five teachers leave

Outgoing Waitaki Girls’ High School teachers (from left) Sandy Woock, Anne Bain, Pam Ambler,...

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Retirement trending as five teachers leave

A group of teachers with more than 130 years of combined experience walked out of Waitaki Girls’ High School for the final time last week.

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Waitaki District Council ends ‘tough’ year with $2.67m loss

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

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Waitaki District Council ends ‘tough’ year with $2.67m loss

It has been a "tough year" financially for Waitaki District Council, finishing the 2025 with an unexpected $2.67million loss.

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Forces to combine for monthly get together

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Forces to combine for monthly get together

Members of the Oamaru Coastal Defence Group, also known as the Southern Gunners, along with RSA members and veterans will gather at the Phoenix Bar, formally The Galleon this Sunday at 2pm.

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Hail to the retiring beloved bus driver

Darrell Poole outside Pearsons Coachlines in Oamaru. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Hail to the retiring beloved bus driver

Darrell Poole has stepped off the bus after 45 years.

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