Winton CCTV saga ends after two years
A small Southland town has been granted extra funding for CCTV cameras, two years after an overhaul was initially dropped.
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Man who bashed woman in Queenstown CBD escapes conviction
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Man who bashed woman in Queenstown CBD escapes conviction
A man who repeatedly punched a Queenstown woman in the head during an early morning fracas in the CBD has avoided a conviction.
Insurer halts new policies for Westport
Insurer halts new policies for Westport
The decision will be the first of many as the full force of climate change arrives, a researcher says.
From ‘bloody foreigner’ to institution’s new patron
From ‘bloody foreigner’ to institution’s new patron
It's a long way from being a "bloody foreigner" to an institution’s patron but, like much in her life, an Alexandra woman has taken the journey with humour and determination.
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School bus change ‘completely illogical’
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School bus change ‘completely illogical’
A Dalefield parent says he will be driving about 150km a week to put his children on to a school bus next term due to the Ministry of Education’s "illogical" reasoning.
Access road breached by massive slip
Access road breached by massive slip
A massive landslip on a road near Riverton has cut off emergency access to the Te Araroa Trail and a key communications site.
QLDC manager made interim chief executive
QLDC manager made interim chief executive
Michelle Morss has been appointed interim chief executive of the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Woman in vigilante murder says she doesn't deserve forgiveness
Woman in vigilante murder says she doesn't deserve forgiveness
A woman who restrained an Invercargill man while he was stabbed to death says she should never be forgiven.
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Public snatch keys from dangerous driver
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Public snatch keys from dangerous driver
A group of strangers took action and grabbed the car keys from a driver weaving all over the road in North Otago.
Breaking record not unicyclist’s singular aim
Breaking record not unicyclist’s singular aim
Norm Joeis attempting to break the Guinness world record for the longest distance ridden on a unicycle.
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Region’s communities to benefit from tables, waka made by prisoners
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Region’s communities to benefit from tables, waka made by prisoners
Invercargill Prison staff are turning idle hands into busy ones that are benefiting several Southland communities.
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Four generations and 50 years growing of sunflowers
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Four generations and 50 years growing of sunflowers
A celebration of five decades of sunflower growing is a good chance to "stop and smell the flowers", Topflite co-owner Peter Mitchell says of their open day this Sunday.
Work to reseal major highways in South
Work to reseal major highways in South
Work affecting major highways in Southland and Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.
Warbirds tickets selling at record rate
Warbirds tickets selling at record rate
Tickets are selling at a record rate for April’s Warbirds Over Wanaka show.
Tenants have less than a week to vacate site
Tenants have less than a week to vacate site
The troubled Gore Motor Camp is to close at the end of this week.
Boaties commended for high level of preparedness
Boaties commended for high level of preparedness
Southern boat users have been commended for their sound preparation and knowledge of the rules in recent months.
'Secret' roading decision for mine challenged
'Secret' roading decision for mine challenged
A "secret" agreement that helps pave the way for Santana’s planned goldmine could face a High Court challenge unless retracted, a leading environmental group says.
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Cocaine use in Otago up sharply
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Cocaine use in Otago up sharply
Cocaine is both cheaper to get and more popular than ever as data shows use in Otago has doubled in the past three years.
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Building education options for students
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Building education options for students
When it comes to making secondary education more hands-on, St Peter’s College in Gore is nailing it.
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Beer on wheels hits speedbump
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Beercycle licence application denied
Queenstown's Beercycle will continue to be a dry operation after a bid to serve alcohol on board has failed.