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Housing needs to be top of local, national political agenda
The return of 20,000 students to Dunedin this week has raised again the need for a comprehensive housing strategy that caters for the diverse needs of our community.
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Not the worst season for the Volts, but pretty close
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Not the worst season for the Volts, but pretty close
There is always someone worse off than you.
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Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’
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Memorial wall for ‘amazing aviators’
Aviators who had close ties to Wanaka Airport will soon be honoured by a new memorial wall being developed by a group of volunteers.
Green Island School at 70
Green Island School at 70
An important event in the history of Green Island — the seventieth anniversary of the opening of the school — is being celebrated at present, the functions being spread over three days.
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Southland swim coach subject of complaint
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Southland swim coach subject of complaint
A complaint against a swimming coach is sitting with the Sport Integrity Commission amid allegations of possible ‘‘harmful behaviour’’ experienced by Swimming Southland members.
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Man jailed for ‘brazenly’ abusing stepsister
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Man jailed for ‘brazenly’ abusing stepsister
A man who ‘‘brazenly’’ abused his stepsister, after the family opened their home to house him on bail, has been jailed for four years.
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Massive solar farms planned near Lake Benmore
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Massive solar farms planned near Lake Benmore
Two massive solar farm projects bidding for government fast-track approval have been told to find out what their combined environmental impacts might be.
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Ex-PM’s Green Island schooldays
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Ex-PM’s Green Island schooldays
The 70th anniversary of the Green Island School, which was originally the Green Island Bush School, will be celebrated next week.
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Waitangi Day — let’s just sit together and talk about it
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Waitangi Day — let’s just sit together and talk about it
I do not suffer from Fomo - fear of missing out. In fact I am more of the Jomo - joy of missing out - kind of person.
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Warming up for open day
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Warming up for open day
Movement Hub owner, exercise physiologist and Pilates instructor Stacey Pine (left) and personal trainer, Pilates instructor and massage therapist Kim Manford, work on their moves for the hub’s...
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Call goes out in museum’s hunt for newspaper
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Call goes out in museum’s hunt for newspaper
The Waitaki Museum is on the lookout for an important 149 yearold newspaper edition that was pivotal to the history and longevity of the Oamaru Mail.
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Mobile health clinic launched
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Mobile health clinic launched
The Te Hao Maru Health and Social Services mobile clinic was available at Te Whare Koa Community Marae in France St in Oamaru this week, a visioncome-true for many in the community.
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Hawea bottle store opponents take aim at Wānaka outlet
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Hawea bottle store opponents take aim at Wānaka outlet
The same group that opposed the Lake Hawea Super Liquor is now campaigning against another proposed for Wānaka.
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Weed killer raises concerns for wine growers
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Weed killer raises concerns for wine growers
A powerful herbicide used by the council could put Waitaki Valley winegrowers out of business, a renowned wine producer says.
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Elevating flights for the fancy
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Elevating flights for the fancy
The sky is the limit for Wanaka’s growing high-end tourism market, Wānaka Helicopters Group says.
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Scenarios aplenty as T20 playoffs begin
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Scenarios aplenty as T20 playoffs begin
There are countless scenarios that could pan out in the Super Smash playoffs.
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Med school’s high risk no surprise: Hernandez
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Med school’s high risk no surprise: Hernandez
An opposition MP says he is not surprised the controversial Waikato medical school project has been classed as ‘‘high risk’’ by the government’s financial advisers.
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Rise in stabbings and gunshot wounds in South
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Rise in stabbings and gunshot wounds in South
A rise in stabbing and gunshot wounds in the South has contributed to a ‘‘record’’ demand for ambulances and paramedics.
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DCC backs new business approach
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DCC backs new business approach
Economic development in Dunedin should be supported through a ‘‘bold’’ change of approach that keeps council input at arm’s length, most councillors agree.
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Camp closure ‘heavy-handed’
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Gore camp closure ‘heavy-handed’
A resident at the Gore Motor Camp says the Gore District Council does not care about the people affected by the camping ground’s closure.