Longtime councillor to step down
Longtime councillor to step down
Otago regional councillor Alexa Forbes says she is stepping away from local politics, but she will finish the term.
Police reopen 1998 West Coast cold case
Police reopen 1998 West Coast cold case
Tasman police have re-opened their investigation into a more than 26-year-old killing in the small West Coast town of Kakapotahi.
Farm fined over worker's 'horrific' crushing death
Temuka agribusiness fined over worker's 'horrific' crushing death
A large South Canterbury agribusiness has been ordered to pay nearly $450,000 for health and safety failures that led to a man's death.
Adviser dismissed over exchange with mayor
Adviser dismissed over exchange with mayor
A West Coast Regional Council contractor has been dismissed from her role for telling Westland District Mayor Helen Lash to "behave like an adult" at a meeting in Franz Josef on Wednesday night.
Motorcyclist speeding before fatal crash: witness
Motorcyclist speeding before fatal crash: witness
A motorcyclist was seen overtaking on blind corners at high speed before slamming into a ute in a Cromwell crash which left two dead.
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Inland towns forecast to hit 32°C
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Inland towns forecast to hit 32°C
After a "bummer summer", things are about to heat up around Otago and Southland over the next four days, as the mercury rises to 30°C or more.
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Restoration under way to conserve cottage
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Restoration under way to conserve cottage
A historic South Otago landmark is undergoing a restoration in both character and substance.
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Queenstown tour owner 'yelling and erratic'
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Queenstown tour owner 'yelling and erratic'
A multimillion-dollar, award-winning Queenstown tourist operator had to call in lawyers after staff complaints of a "toxic" culture.
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Giving it their all
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Giving it their all
Hundreds of Upper Clutha primary school children descended on the Junior Challenge course in Wanaka yesterday, cheered on by large crowds of parents, grandparents, volunteers and other spectators.
Grateful cyclist glad to return
Grateful cyclist glad to return
Nothing will stop veteran triathlete Lindsey Dey getting to the Challenge Wānaka starting line tomorrow — not even an accident just over 12 months ago which left him with a broken arm, ribs and...
Relocation efforts help repopulate valley
Relocation efforts help repopulate valley
A group of 18 takahē flew the nest this week, as they were welcomed to a new home near Queenstown.
Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand
Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand
Residents around Lake Hayes are being ordered to cut their water use after "unsustainable" demand on the network this month.
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Mayor files request to get clarity on spending
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Mayor files request to get clarity on spending
The Invercargill City Council has spent almost $2million on contractors and consultants since the beginning of this financial year — and the mayor is not happy about it.
Focus turns to recovery of wildlife after peninsula fire
Focus turns to recovery of wildlife after peninsula fire
Eleven days after fire began to destroy everything in its path on the Tiwai Peninsula earlier this month, the fire is officially out.
NZ Open scores McCaw
NZ Open scores McCaw
All Blacks great Richie McCaw and ex-world number one tennis player Ash Barty headline a galaxy of sporting greats named as ambassadors for the 104th New Zealand Open golf tournament teeing off at...
We’re spinning his wheels
We’re spinning his wheels
He waited till he was 53 before coming to New Zealand and Queenstown, but expect colourful American venture capitalist, writer and TV host Alex Roy — famous for breaking the New York City to Los...
No fanfare for Mahu Whenua milestone
No fanfare for Mahu Whenua milestone
One of the jewels in the Queenstown Lakes’ conservation crown quietly passed a significant milestone last week without any fuss.
Robin rules freeride roost
Robin rules freeride roost
Four months ago, freeride mountain biker Robin Goomes nailed her biggest result when she took out the first women’s title at the famous Red Bull Rampage in the United States.
School bike bus rolls in
School bike bus rolls in
Arthurs Point kids are welcoming in the new school year with a new option for getting to school.
Show-and-tell on rare albatross
Show-and-tell on rare albatross
An artist is presenting a conservation talk and exhibition in Queenstown on February 24 spotlighting one of the world’s biggest birds, the majestic southern royal albatross, and their inhospitable...