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Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents
The discharge of wastewater into the Shotover River represents not only a local environmental threat, but a fundamental governance failure, a Queenstown group says.
States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland
States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland
States of emergency have come to an end in Clutha and Southland, two weeks after damaging winds tore through the South.
Charges laid after probe into odour complaint
Charges laid after probe into odour complaint near Mataura
A Southland man is facing charges under the Resource Management Act after an investigation into an odour complaint at a property near Mataura.
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.
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.
Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline
Queenstown Hill terrace becomes lifeline
They say charity begins at home.
Christmas Show’s now a triple treat
Christmas Show’s now a triple treat
Catering to demand, Queenstown’s long-running Christmas Show is extending from two performances to three.
Pavilion makes cool move
Pavilion makes cool move
It's getting frosty at Queenstown Central’s Pavilion Bar & Kitchen.
Sotheby’s opens office at Jack’s Point
Sotheby’s opens office at Jack’s Point
Premium realtor New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty’s (NZSIR) become the exclusive sales agent for Queenstown’s Jack’s Point luxury residential developer, Falconer.
Grant reimbursement requested
Grant reimbursement requested
Cromwell Community Board grants coffers will be $20,000 better off after last week’s Central Otago District Council meeting.
Goldfields Trust looks to ‘next best outcome’
Goldfields Trust looks to ‘next best outcome’
Balancing the loss of some historic sites with the restoration of others brought comfort to Central Otago heritage enthusiasts after a recent trip to a proposed gold mine site.
Hospital aims to provide ‘solution’
Hospital aims to provide ‘solution’
Working to be a solution to the government’s problem was one of the strengths of Dunstan Hospital a packed house heard at the launch of the Dunstan Hospital Charitable Foundation, in Alexandra,...
School pool to close to public
School pool to close to public
Heriot School pool, a feature of the community for 60 years, will now be used by pupils only.
Local Legend: Ollie Shore
Local Legend: Ollie Shore
At just 19, Balclutha’s Ollie Shore is already a familiar face — on the rugby field, in the ambulance or riding with the fire brigade.
Building Christmas spirit
Building Christmas spirit
When Rosie Scott showed her husband Jim a wooden Christmas tree she was planning to buy from Facebook Marketplace, he said he could make it himself.