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'Piss-poor': Council, contractor service slammed
A southern councillor says ratepayers are justifiably angry with what he has described as ‘‘piss-poor’’ service from the council and its contractors.
Drunk deportee accosted woman with his pants down
Drunk deportee accosted woman with his pants down
A drunk deportee approached a woman in her car with his pants down in Invercargill and demanded she look at him while he touched himself.
Work to start to rid lake of weed
Work to start to rid lake of weed
Work will start next week on controlling lagarosiphon in Lake Dunstan but there is no end goal of getting rid of the weed entirely from the waterway.
Queenstown fuels Otago building boom
Queenstown fuels Otago building boom
Otago is the only region with a rise in homes built last year, bucking a trend of plummeting new builds elsewhere in the country.
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No-show draws mixed response
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No-show draws mixed response
A meeting affecting the future of Otago's environment became a "waste of time" when the minister who organised it failed to show up.
Beloved Otago writer Brian Turner dies
Beloved Otago writer Brian Turner dies
Revered Otago writer and dedicated environmental campaigner Brian Turner has died, aged 80.
Hot, dry conditions prompt Southland fire restrictions
Hot, dry conditions prompt Southland fire restrictions
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland into a restricted fire season from 8am this morning until further notice.
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Investigation suggests faulty power lines caused fire
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Investigation suggests faulty power lines caused fire
A preliminary investigation points to faulty power lines triggering the blaze which devastated 1200ha of conservation land on the Tiwai Peninsula.
Plans for plaque to honour local man
Plans for plaque to honour local man
Queenstown man Tom Murdoch, who died in a four-wheel-driving accident in Southland last week, was "into anything outdoors", his mother says.
Warnings as heat goes on in Wānaka, Alexandra
Warnings as heat goes on in Wānaka, Alexandra
Summer looks set to crank up the heat in inland Otago tomorrow, prompting warnings from the MetService.
No intention to search for meteorite in Eyre Mountains
No intention to search for meteorite in Eyre Mountains
A meteroid which flew over the South Island sky late last Friday night is not being searched for.
A final farewell to a faithful fleet of Hercules
A final farewell to a faithful fleet of Hercules
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules fleet is taking a final bow around the country.
International recognition protects dark sky sanctuary
International recognition protects dark sky sanctuary
A heavenly veil of protection has been cast over a vast expanse of sky at the head of Lake Wakatipu.
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Playground upgrade progressing
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Playground upgrade progressing
West Otago youngsters have one more reason to smile lately, thanks to the efforts of a community playground group.
Floral touch makes users extra grateful
Floral touch makes users extra grateful
A touch of country hospitality is bringing a smile to any visitors wanting to spend a penny in Duntroon.
Who wouldn’t smile at such a brilliant sight?
Who wouldn’t smile at such a brilliant sight?
Fields of sunflowers are in season and beautifying rural North Otago once again.
Flight delayed after engine 'mist' seen
Flight delayed after engine 'mist' seen
Firefighters were called to Queenstown Airport yesterday because of a possible aeroplane engine fire.
Affordable senior housing receives grant
Affordable senior housing receives grant
A Wānaka housing project that will provide affordable rentals to seniors has received a $100,000 grant from a local trust that helps people in need in the Upper Clutha.
Queenstown flights delayed after engine fire scare
Queenstown flights delayed after engine fire scare
Multiple firefighters were called to the Queenstown Airport this morning due to a possible aeroplane engine on fire.
Judging the judges: competition title defended
Judging the judges: competition title defended
It's two wins in a row for St Bathans builder Archie Calder, after he won the Central Otago Stud Merino Breeders junior judging trophy yesterday.