Power is back on for most customers after a damaging storm tore through the lower south, but there's a warning there may be more outages.

The next stage of the Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm is spinning into action this week, as its first 88m-tall turbines arrive fresh off the boat at Bluff.

Police on the West Coast have welcomed increased investment to combat methamphetamine harm, saying the harmful trends and associated crime in the region reflect the widespread harm evident nationally.

A person has been critically injured in a fiery crash between a milk tanker and ute that closed State Highway 73 yesterday morning.

Otago Regional Council staff have been busy assessing tree damage across Otago and there is still plenty of work ahead.

A new outdoor space at Queenstown arts and cultural hub Te Atamira has been officially opened with cultural performances and a community carnival.