Next moves by councils over water
The next step has been taken by the alliance of four southern councils over water operations.
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
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Candidate eager to tackle ‘huge’ issues
Clutha's mayoral contest has begun, after a "steady pair of hands" yesterday threw his hat into the ring for this year’s local government elections.
Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament
Plea for fairness delivered to Parliament
A plea for volunteer firefighters to be covered by ACC was delivered to the capital yesterday.
Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart
Rescue chopper has special place in one rider’s heart
You can bet Southlander Bruce Winter’s wife and eldest son will not be too far from his thoughts during a gruelling 230km bike ride today.
Rare land snail filmed laying an egg
Rare land snail filmed laying an egg
A Department of Conservation ranger caring for a population of Powelliphanta augusta snails in Hokitika has for the first time caught a snail laying an egg on video.
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
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Oamaru man charged over ‘horrific offences’ named
An Oamaru man’s 24-hour crime spree has been labelled as "horrific" by police.
Search to resume for missing tramper in Fiordland
Search to resume for missing tramper in Fiordland
The search for a missing tramper in Milford Sound will resume today.
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‘Gap’ in care to be fixed
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‘Gap’ in care to be fixed
A new mental health and addictions service for young people in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago is expected to begin operating later this year.
Oamaru house damaged in fire
Oamaru house damaged in fire
Firefighters clear up at the site of a house fire Oamaru this evening.
Lack of carparks blamed for injuries
Lack of carparks blamed for injuries
A shortage of carparks in Skird St in Alexandra has led to some senior citizens falling and being injured on uneven concrete.
Actors’ efforts help clinch win
Actors’ efforts help clinch win
A trio of Cromwell amateur actors has helped a Queenstown playwright take top spot in Remarkable Theatre’s Pint-Sized Plays competition.
Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem
Local cinema as yet unscathed by ‘Minecraft’ movie mayhem
The global trend of movie-goers making a mess of theatres during A Minecraft Movie has not reached Central Otago.
Olive harvest promises plenty after fine weather
Olive harvest promises plenty after fine weather
Central Otago’s olive growers are preparing for what promises to be a bumper harvest, thanks to a hot summer and mild autumn.
Testing endurance and focus
Testing endurance and focus
About 500 runners were at the start line for the Cromwell College cross-country held at the Cromwell Racecourse on Tuesday.
Home sought for horse programme
Home sought for horse programme
A horse programme helping Cromwell young people find confidence and calmness is on the hunt for a new home.
Start of a month on the end
Start of a month on the end
A month of free events aims to open discussions around death and getting your ducks in a row.
Hope for good season at end of an era
Hope for good season at end of an era
Last week’s 55cm snow dump on the slopes of Mt Dobson Skifield has the Foote family cautiously optimistic for the coming — and possibly their last — season.
Art flows in for Plunket fundraiser
Art flows in for Plunket fundraiser
Artists around New Zealand are throwing their support behind the annual RSM Law Plunket Art Show.
Former MP named new CEO
Former MP named new CEO
Tim Barnett is the new chief executive officer of the Community Trust of Mid and South Canterbury.
Craighead to give ’em Elle
Craighead to give ’em Elle
Harvard’s beloved blonde is set to take Craighead’s Turley Auditorium by glittery pink storm.