Occupants flee crash; hunt for injured
Occupants flee crash; hunt for injured
Police want to determine whether there were any self-admissions to Southland Hospital following reports of three people fleeing from a crash on the Bluff Highway (SH1).
Abbey Palmer
Rain no barrier for keen crowds
Rain no barrier for keen crowds
Despite patchy wet weather, hundreds of punters made their way to Riverton Racecourse to welcome in 2021.
Friends and family gather for Mollie’s 100th birthday
Friends and family gather for Mollie’s 100th birthday
Invercargill woman Mollie Metzger celebrated her 100th birthday in her own home yesterday, alongside sister-in-law Dorreen Metzger and other friends and family (standing, from left) caregiver Ivy...
Beach-goers dig in despite bad weather
Beach-goers dig in despite bad weather
The skill of sculptors shaped up splendidly despite less than clement weather at this year’s Curio Bay Big Dig.
New Year’s Eve racing event attracts all levels
New Year’s Eve racing event attracts all levels
From 80-year-old life members to young people trying their hand at owning a horse, everyone had a go at the Winton Racecourse on New Year’s Eve.
Chops gained with time
Chops gained with time
For 15-year-old wood-chopper Jack Richards, it is all about not trying to “run before you can crawl’’.
Courage and caring in face of adversity
Courage and caring in face of adversity
We conclude the Otago Daily Times’ five-part series to name the South’s 20 most inspiring people.
Residents object to inclusion in urban rate
Residents object to inclusion in urban rate
A Southland couple say "nothing has been done" despite them objecting twice in 12 years to having Patience Bay included in the urban rates zone.
Low response concerns councillors
Low response concerns councillors
A lack of submissions on funding for regional projects has been red-flagged by Southland councillors.
Dance pupils on top of the world
Dance pupils on top of the world
Despite being up against dancers from Hong Kong to Qatar, the world stage was no sweat for a group of Invercargill performers who have been dubbed top in the world.
Snowy early morning for much of region
Snowy early morning for much of region
The South was blasted with an unexpected cold snap yesterday and some areas woke to flurries of snow.
Summer snow falling in parts of South Island
Summer snow falling in parts of South Island
Snow is falling in parts of Southland this morning, as summer takes a break in the lower South Island.
Summer snow in parts of South
Summer snow in parts of South
Snow is falling in parts of the South this morning, in stark contrast to some high summer temperatures in recent days.
Kindy class concerned for buildings
Kindy class concerned for buildings
Cracks, overgrown roofs and empty buildings have prompted Winton Kindergarten youngsters to call for action.
Flood systems back on table after report
Flood systems back on table after report
A roading operations report has prompted a council committee to reconsider flood management systems to cope with more frequent surface flooding.
Strategy of using events to promote region
Strategy of using events to promote region
A commitment to maximise the benefit of events in Southland has been endorsed by district leaders.
Farmers encouraged to swap turf for surf
Farmers encouraged to swap turf for surf
Southland farmers are set to trade the paddock for the ocean following a push to take a break from the demands of the industry.
Car crashes into tree in Fiordland
Car crashes into tree in Fiordland
Members of the public helped remove a person from a vehicle after it crashed into a tree in Fiordland National Park today.
‘Own backyard’ for Koru flight
‘Own backyard’ for Koru flight
The gasps and cheers of children could be heard from the skies.
Kepler gets Te Anau buzzing
Kepler gets Te Anau buzzing
More people were hanging around Te Anau for longer following this year’s Kepler Challenge, tourism-reliant business owners say.