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Police car joy-rider finishes full sentence
A Central Otago man who aimed a firearm at police and took a patrol car on a 270km spin chose to serve his entire jail term because it was "in the public interest".
Groping waitress ‘a blip’ in behaviour
Groping waitress ‘a blip’ in behaviour
A drunk man who groped and taunted a waitress at an Alexandra establishment says it was "a blip".
Family harm arrest made
Family harm arrest made
A Palmerston man was arrested yesterday following an investigation into historic family harm.
Church selling valuable Queenstown property
Church selling valuable Queenstown property
In a surprise move, the Presbyterian Church is selling Queenstown’s St Andrew’s Church, and consolidating its presence in Frankton.
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Rates increases need to stop: mayor
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Rates increases need to stop: mayor
Invercargill ratepayers could face a double-digit increase on their rates for the next financial year, but Mayor Nobby Clark says he will fight against it.
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Camping grounds again popular
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Camping grounds again popular
The Waitaki Lakes camping grounds in North Otago have been as popular as ever this summer, "going gangbusters" over the Christmas period, with alcohol-related disorder dropping.
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Campers fear tone of site will change
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Glendhu Bay campers fear tone of site will change
Glendhu Bay campers are worried about changes at the camping ground which they believe will lead to a more commercially focused operation, taking away Kiwi-style camping.
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Wet spring continues to affect ‘man, beast, pasture’
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Wet spring continues to affect ‘man, beast, pasture’
The effects of a soggy spring will be felt in the Southland farming community for a few more months, rural community members say.
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Trail operators positive about steady increase in visitor numbers
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Trail operators positive about steady increase in visitor numbers
Southern cycle trail operators say they are seeing an uptick in riders as summer weather improves, despite continuing challenging economic conditions.
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Retailer puzzled why others not trading in evenings
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Retailer puzzled why others not trading in evenings
Two Queenstown retailers who open until 10pm are questioning why so many other CBD shops are missing out on lucrative night-time trade.
Business case to be developed for airport
Business case to be developed for airport
A plan to change the fortunes of the embattled Fiordland airport is one step closer.
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Businesses slam timing of Milton roadworks
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Businesses slam timing of Milton roadworks
Milton business owners are slamming the "crazy" timing of a major highway resealing project in the town, at the peak of the holiday season.
Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails
Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails
A Southland man who held his previous partner hostage for 15 hours, strangling her twice and forcing her to take MDMA, has failed to have his sentence reduced.
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Meeting of musicians in its 28th year
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Meeting of musicians in its 28th year
A shared love of music has brought more than 70 musicians from across New Zealand to Oamaru this week.
Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'
Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'
History was preserved last week thanks to modern innovation.
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International opera singer returns
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International opera singer returns
After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.
Fryer St fire quickly contained
Fryer St fire quickly contained
A fire investigation is under way following a blaze at a property in Queenstown.
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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan
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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan
A meeting between the ORC and government ministers later this month could allow councillors to "advocate for practical solutions" to local freshwater issues.
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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’
Invercargill brewery owners have concerns after restrictions deemed "anti-competitive" were imposed on their new off-licence shop in the Invercargill Licensing Trust area.
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Tree stump about to be transformed
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Tree stump about to be transformed
Tree stumps are not usually inspirational, but one at Naseby playground is about to become an art work.