Driver airlifted after crash
Driver airlifted after crash
A seriously injured motorist was flown to Dunedin Hospital by the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter after a solo vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass-Tarras Rd at the weekend.
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Drivers, violence keep cops busy in Queenstown
Drivers, violence keep cops busy in Queenstown
Several people have been charged with drink-driving and a tourist charged with assault after incidents in Queenstown over the weekend.
Power lines blamed for fires
Power lines blamed for fires
There were two separate fires in Central Otago yesterday where one is believed to have been caused by fallen power lines.
Motorbike goes 'straight under car'
Motorbike goes 'straight under car' in Queenstown
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with car in Queenstown's CBD this afternoon.
Stormwater system to get major upgrade
Frankton stormwater system to get major upgrade
A major upgrade of Frankton's stormwater system will start this week, in a bid to meet rapidly increasing demand.
Two rescued after riding rapids on air mattress
Two rescued after riding rapids on air mattress
Queenstown's Harbourmaster says people who need rescuing because of "their own stupidity'' should have to foot the bill.
$24k fine for QLDC over Wakatipu sewage leak
Almost $25k fine for QLDC over sewage in Lake Wakatipu
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has been fined $24,225 for discharging wastewater from sewage pipes into Lake Wakatipu in 2017.
Police searching for man after Oamaru dairy robbery
Police searching for man after Oamaru dairy robbery
Police are seeking an Oamaru man after a brazen robbery at an Oamaru dairy yesterday.
Pole set to be replaced
Pole set to be replaced
A power pole that fell down at Dunstan Hospital last week had been scheduled for replacement this year.
Car 'completely burned out' near Winton
Car 'completely burned out' near Winton
A burning car was found in a gravel pit near Winton last night.
Miserable weather fails to spoil mood
Miserable weather fails to spoil mood
"Thanks for staying, because you’re getting drenched."
Firefighters twice back to fire at warehouse
Firefighters twice back to fire at warehouse
Bluff volunteer firefighters were twice back in action dampening down hotspots on Saturday morning after a blaze earlier tore through a large warehouse in the port area.
‘E coli’ at warning levels in many areas
‘E coli’ at warning levels in many areas
Summer water quality readings in Southland are "unfortunately" similar to last summer and the sources of some high E. coli levels are being investigated, Environment Southland ecosystem response...
Fun for all despite showers at show
Fun for all despite showers at show
Rain did nothing to deter attendees at the 105th Winton A&P Show as thousands of revellers made the most of the entertainment and action at the Winton Racecourse on Saturday.
Huge community and sporting contributions acknowledged
Huge community and sporting contributions acknowledged
Cromwell's Michael Paardekooper has been remembered for his "colossal" contribution to Central Otago and the example he has set for service to community.
Figurative hood ornament most alluring
Figurative hood ornament most alluring
Never mind what’s under the bonnet of Norman Fisher’s 1966 Pontiac Parisienne — it’s what’s on top that is the real point of difference.
Sports legends gather for golf
Sports legends gather for golf
Golfers at the weekend’s Legends tournament in Cromwell could have been forgiven for thinking they were in the wrong place.
Lime scooters make their way to Balclutha - somehow
Lime scooters make their way to Balclutha - somehow
Three Lime e-scooters were spotted outside a house in Balclutha today, about 80km south of Dunedin - prompting a concerned member of the public to ring the police this morning.
Person dies after medical event on boat
Person dies after medical event on boat
A person has died after suffering a medical event on a boat in Queenstown this afternoon.
Grass fire near Alexandra extinguished
Grass fire near Alexandra extinguished
A grass fire in the Alexandra area has been extinguished with forestry hoses, after spreading across 1500 square metres of land.