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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds

A sign from Protect Rakiura Trust in Bluff, protesting against 1080 drops on the island. PHOTO:...

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Opposition as 1080 drop proceeds

An 80-tonne drop of 1080 pellets began on Stewart Island/Rakiura yesterday, as opponents say the operation has been bulldozed through and will cause long-term harm.

'One dentist can't keep up': Buller mayor

Westport has been hunting for another dentist for a year. Photo: Getty Images

'One dentist can't keep up': Buller mayor

The Buller mayor says people in Westport are having to wait up to six weeks for dental appointments because there is only one dentist.

Distillery a rising star in spirit world

Prophecy Distillery operates out of a shipping container in Earnscleugh. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Distillery a rising star in spirit world

Central Otago’s Prophecy Distilling was recognised as a rising star when it received the emerging product award for its gin at the New Zealand Spirits Awards dinner in Auckland last Friday.

Ukulele jam bridges age gap

Maniototo Rest Home healthcare worker Diane Jamieson and New Zealand Ukulele Trust chairman Tim...

Ukulele jam bridges age gap

There was singing, dancing and lot of laughter at the Maniototo Rest Home on Tuesday as pupils from St John’s School gathered with residents of both the rest-home and Ranfurly for a morning of music.

Southland road closed as crane recovers truck

A Southland road will remain closed as crews work to recover a truck that crashed beneath a bridge, the Fiordland Community Board said.

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Solar hearing adjourned

A drone shot of the proposed solar farm site on Ranfurly-Naseby Road. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Solar hearing adjourned

A resource consent hearing for a large solar farm in Maniototo has been adjourned, with commissioners set to visit the proposed site before making their final decision.

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Tumour survivor ‘ready to give something back’

Brain tumour survivor Rachel Harrison, 53, is among those standing for the Balclutha ward of the...

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Brain tumour survivor turned council contender ‘ready to give something back’

For Clutha District Council hopeful Rachel Harrison, 2021 was a "year from hell".

Sozzled campervan tourist four times over limit on Otago highway

Sozzled campervan tourist four times over limit on Otago highway

A tourist spotted driving a campervan erratically on an Otago highway in the middle of the afternoon blew four times over the legal alcohol limit.

Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown

Eileen Gu told her followers she suffered a bad accident while training near Queenstown. File...

Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown

A high-profile two-time Olympic champion is recovering after a “very terrible accident” while training near Queenstown.

Grandson inspires children's book

Arrowtown artist Jenny Mehrtens. PHOTO: DEANNA GERLACH

Grandson inspires children's book

Arrowtown artist Jenny Mehrtens has added a string to her bow.

Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot

Sam’s Queenstown Rainbow reboot

When Queenstowner Sam Coulthard first volunteered at Winter Pride — then Gay Ski Week — he had no idea a few short years later he’d own it.

The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true

The Valley’s 2026 lineup a dream come true

Four huge New Zealand artists are set to perform at a new Queenstown music festival next year.

Axe to fall on Queenstown Gardens firs

A long-term plan to fell Douglas firs in the Queenstown Gardens has got the green light, despite ‘‘mixed’’ public submissions on the idea.

Blasting 'massive hole' in conservation area 'not the done thing'

The proposed Bendigo gold mine includes land protected for conservation and historical reasons....

Blasting 'massive hole' in conservation area 'not the done thing'

A massive open-cast gold mine proposed in Central Otago would destroy land protected for its biodiversity and heritage, official documents reveal.

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‘Sick to their stomachs’ over planned solar farm

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‘Sick to their stomachs’ over planned solar farm

People are "sick to their stomachs" over a proposed solar farm in Maniototo, which is said to be splitting the community, a hearing was told yesterday.

Gore drink-driver busted on water run

Gore residents wait their turn to fill up their water containers at the Eccles St playground in...

Gore woman drove under influence on way to find water

A Gore woman was caught drink-driving while attempting to get bottled water during the town’s drinking water crisis, a court has heard.

Equestrians voice concerns on plans for racecourse reserve

Equestrians voice concerns on plans for racecourse reserve

More than 300 submissions were made to the Cromwell Community Board’s draft Cromwell Racecourse Reserve management plan, with a full meeting held on Tuesday dedicated to oral submissions.