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Economy shows slight rise: report
Southland's economy has hit rock bottom and is starting to recover slightly — but Christmas and summer will still be tough, an economist says.
Pensioner fighting plague of possums to protect roses
Pensioner fighting plague of possums to protect roses
A Southland woman fed up with possums attacking her roses has assumed the role of pest controller at a council reserve.
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Consent sought to triple ski area
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Consent sought to triple ski area
NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson says the company will be ‘‘going very hard’’ this summer to prepare to lodge two fast-track consent applications.
Drug dealer given ‘one last chance’
Drug dealer given ‘one last chance’
An Invercargill drug dealer has been given "one last chance" after selling an estimated $150,000 of cannabis.
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Effluent spills alleged
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Effluent spills alleged
A Queenstown river which attracts thousands of tourists every week allegedly had untreated effluent flowing into it amid concerns about a faltering wastewater plant.
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Plans for 660ha solar farm move forward
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Plans for 660ha solar farm move forward
Plans for a Maniototo solar farm, covering 660ha with more than half a million panels, have taken the next step to construction.
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Army memorabilia reveals soldier’s story
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Army memorabilia reveals soldier’s story
When genealogist Faye Ormandy discovered a well-loved soldier’s army belt at the Oamaru recycling centre, it put her on a path of discovery that led her to the soldier’s family, although many...
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Tourism operators await govt response to masterplan
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Tourism operators await govt response to masterplan
Four months after the delivery of a multimillon-dollar master plan on the future on tourism jewel Milford Sound, no decisions have come forward from the government.
Shock over homicide investigation
Shock over homicide investigation
The Lake Hāwea community is "shocked" after a homicide investigation was launched this week, eight months after the death of an Invercargill woman.
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$100,000 lost to scammers
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$100,000 lost to scammers
An elderly West Coast man has lost life savings of nearly $100,000 to overseas scammers.
Cliff on tour and it’s no summer holiday
Cliff on tour and it’s no summer holiday
Wānaka residents turned out in force yesterday to have their say on the Southern Regional Hospital build.
Journey of understanding leads from Parihaka to hīkoi
Journey of understanding leads from Parihaka to hīkoi
It is a long way from Styx to Parliament but that is exactly the route retired Balclutha lawyer Noel O’Malley took.
Swiss doctor stole from supermarket
Swiss doctor stole from supermarket
A Swiss doctor-turned lonely Queenstown housewife stole from a budget supermarket seven times, a court has heard.
Roads choked by eager athletes
Roads choked by eager athletes
Queenstown Marathon organisers did not win too many friends on the eve of the event when its registration procedures caused Frankton Flats traffic to come to almost a standstill.
Man found guilty of protection order breach
Man found guilty of protection order breach
A judge said a family feud "has to end" after a man was found guilty of harassing his ex-lover.
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Perseverance important when fly-fishing
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Perseverance important when fly-fishing
Most rivers and streams are trending down in level, but the odd heavy shower passing through this week pushed some back up a little.
Obituary: driving force behind emerging live-capture deer industry
Obituary: driving force behind emerging live-capture deer industry
Wayne McEwan was a true legend in rural transport, serving in the industry for over 47 years.
Gloriavale leader employed children, court rules
Gloriavale leader employed children, court rules
Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd was the employer of three men who worked long hours from the age of six at the West Coast Christian community, the Employment Court has found.
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2400-unit development gains approval
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2400-unit development gains approval
Approval given to a 2400-unit housing development on the outskirts of Queenstown has been described as a substantial decision for a district under housing pressure.
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A close eye on SH6 section as it reopens after 13 days
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A close eye on SH6 section as it reopens after 13 days
State Highway 6 will reopen at 10am today, but with warnings of more closures and with new hazard lights to warn motorists if the ground moves again.