Stolen pounamu being traded for drugs, hapū says
Stolen pounamu is the second-most commonly traded commodity for drugs after cash, a West Coast hapū says.
SUBSCRIBER
Traffic tailback after tractor hit bridge
SUBSCRIBER
Traffic tailback after tractor hit bridge
State Highway 1 traffic backed up more than a kilometre in both directions following a tractor crash on the Balclutha Bridge yesterday morning.
Marriage breakup trigger in driver’s offending, court told
Marriage breakup trigger in driver’s offending, court told
A middle-aged boy racer who did a wheelspin the ‘‘length of a rugby field’’ in Mataura has blamed his driving on the breakup of his marriage.
SUBSCRIBER
Trusts wary of MP’s motivation
SUBSCRIBER
Trusts wary of MP’s motivation
The MP who is proposing to get rid of ‘‘alcohol monopolies’’ believes his Bill will not hurt Southland’s licensing trusts - but ILT’s CEO says he has a ‘‘significant conflict of interest’’.
SUBSCRIBER
‘Speedy landing’ concerns
SUBSCRIBER
‘Speedy landing’ concerns
A Queensberry resident thought a balloon was going to crash into their house as it plunged to the ground yesterday.
Parents urged to supervise children over New Year
Parents urged to supervise children over New Year
Wanaka police say they will not hesitate to contact parents should they discover children aged under 18 unsupervised in the town over New Year.
SUBSCRIBER
Planner backs application for 188-lot subdivison
SUBSCRIBER
Planner backs application for 188-lot subdivison
A proposed development of nearly 200 new homes in Alexandra has received a positive boost, gaining council planner’s approval.
Lawrence Area School 2024 Prizegiving
Lawrence Area School 2024 Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Lawrence Area School 2024 senior prizegiving.
Tokomairiro High School Prizegiving
Tokomairiro High School Prizegiving
Students were recognised for their achievements in the Tokomairiro High School prizegiving.
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
‘Day-to-day survival’ issue for some seniors
Going without medication, insurance and doctor’s visits are a few ways Otago seniors are attempting to manage rising living costs.
SUBSCRIBER
Lack of contact after quake fuelling worries
SUBSCRIBER
Lack of contact after quake fuelling worries
Vanuatuan orchard workers across Central Otago have been unable to reach their loved ones back home after the earthquake that stuck the country on Tuesday.
SUBSCRIBER
Mechanical engineer says she’s ‘living the dream’
SUBSCRIBER
Mechanical engineer says she’s ‘living the dream’
From spotlight queen to spot-weld sparks, Balclutha’s Jess Davidson is holding the torch high for southern women.
SUBSCRIBER
Crackett seeking mayoralty
SUBSCRIBER
Crackett seeking mayoralty
Invercargill city councillor Alex Crackett yesterday announced her bid for the Invercargill mayoralty in next year’s election.
SpaceOps founder awarded PM’s prize
SpaceOps founder awarded PM’s prize
One small step for man, one giant leap for Southland.
SUBSCRIBER
Calls for action against alleged car thieves
SUBSCRIBER
Calls for action against alleged car thieves
Milton residents are up in arms following a recent resurgence in allegedly youth-instigated car crime.
Water in Waimate safe to drink again
Water in Waimate safe to drink again
Nitrate levels in the Waimate water supply have reduced and the water can now be consumed again.
SUBSCRIBER
Mayors challenge claim not sticking to basics
SUBSCRIBER
Mayors challenge claim not sticking to basics
Being told to get back to basics and keep rates rises in check would be easier to swallow if central government did not add to the financial challenge, mayors in the South say.
Gang supporter’s T-shirt leads to court appearance
Gang supporter’s T-shirt leads to court appearance
A Clyde man wearing a "Head Hunters supporter’s T-shirt" may become the second man in Otago to be charged under the controversial new gang-patch ban.
Avian influenza tests continue
'No signs' of avian influenza outside of Otago farm, tests continue - MPI
Further tests are being carried out this week to confirm if highly pathogenic avian influenza has been contained to one Otago egg farm.
Owner appeals after dog ruled menacing
Owner appeals after dog ruled menacing
The owner of a Staffordshire bull terrier that attacked a collie in Queenstown says it had never previously been aggressive.