'Moderate' quake felt near Te Anau
A “moderate” 5.1-magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of the South near Te Anau this morning.
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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan
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Bay’s wharf upgrade to stay in long-term plan
A $4 million upgrade of the Jackson Bay wharf — the only deep-sea port on the West Coast — may be a contender for co-funding with the government.
Queenstown drink-driver caught for eighth time
Queenstown drink-driver caught for eighth time
A judge has refused a request for "lenient" treatment by a Queenstown man caught drink-driving for the eighth time.
Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers
Fight against resource consent application to cost ratepayers
The Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 to make its case against the latest resource consent application by the Taylorville Resource Park (TRP Ltd).
Plea from Doc to improve outside toilet behaviour
Plea from Doc to improve outside toilet behaviour
We all get caught short but some are leaving outside toilets on public land in an "appalling state".
Wild weather ramps up, spreads across NZ
Wild weather ramps up, spreads across NZ
Updated 2.10 pm
MetService says a weather system sweeping the country is ramping up, as rain and wind begin to lash different areas.
Councillor wants legal bill investigated
Councillor wants legal bill investigated
An Invercargill councillor says he is writing to the Auditor-general about his council spending more than $200,000 on legal fees for its new museum.
Joint CCO best water option: Infometrics
Joint CCO best water option: Infometrics
A leading economist has voiced strong support for Southern Water Done Well’s preferred water services delivery model, saying it offers the best pathway to safe, reliable water services.
Tiwai Point to ramp up production
Tiwai Point to ramp up production
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is ramping back up as hydro lakes further north have received more rain.
Amendments discussed
Amendments discussed
Changes are coming for the way the country handles waste, but will the potential changes leave smaller councils in a tough spot?
Hall safe after asbestos containment: council
Hall safe after asbestos containment: council
The Manapouri Hall was reopened late last month after all the asbestos on an outside wall was contained.
Higher rates set to avoid additional debt
Higher rates set to avoid additional debt
Ratepayers in Glenavy on the north bank of the Waitaki River will have to foot a rates rise slightly less than neighbours on the southern bank.
Councillor hits out at $250k legal bill for Southland museum
Councillor hits out at $250k legal bill for Southland museum
An Invercargill councillor says he is writing to the Auditor General about his council spending more than $200,000 on legal fees for its new museum.
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ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’
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ORC’s pest plan ‘partially effective’
The Otago Regional Council is effective at raising awareness of the threats wallabies pose to the region, less so at actually dealing with the pest, a new report says.
Southland house asking prices at record high
Southland house asking prices at record high
Southland house asking prices have hit a record high, New Zealand’s industry-owned property listing website says.
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Policy centralisation a priority
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Policy centralisation a priority
The Gore District Council has more than 100 policies, some out of date, while there are multiple editions of the same document being found in different policy libraries.
Views sought on future of airstrip
Views sought on future of airstrip
How the Glenorchy airstrip operates is about to come under the spotlight.
Warbird scholarship programme widened
Warbird scholarship programme widened
Warbird aircraft engineers are now eligible to apply along with Warbird pilots to the Warbirds Over Wanaka Community Trust scholarship programme, the trust has announced.
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Cool change: snow and rain for South Island
Snowfall warnings are in place for alpine roads in Canterbury, Otago and Southland as a wintry blast sees temperatures fall this week.
Tiwai Point smelter to ramp up production
Tiwai Point smelter to ramp up production
Power restrictions on the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in Southland are being eased as hydro lakes levels have risen enough to ease fears of stretched power supplies this winter.