Man hit by vehicle had fallen from cliff
Man found dead on SH6 near Gibbston named by police
Police have named a man found dead on a Queenstown highway who fell from a cliff before being hit by a vehicle.
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School head still on unexplained leave
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School head still on unexplained leave
The principal of a North Otago school remains on leave following a year of upheaval.
Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’
Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’
During a tricky time for young people in Central Otago seeking sustainable employment in a tough job market, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs community employment programme has helped 20 young people into work.
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Stalwart recognised for 70 years
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Stalwart recognised for 70 years
June Waters has been in the Women’s Institute longer than most members have been alive.
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks
Locals are "horrified" as the road toll in Central Otago continues to rise, the mayor says.
‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500
‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500
Mataura School celebrated 150 years since it first opened with a jubilee at the weekend, bringing together past staff, pupils and family to share memories of their time at the school.
Students put in the mahi for women fleeing violent abuse
Students put in the mahi for women fleeing violent abuse
Students at Timaru Boys’ High School have come together to support women fleeing domestic violence.
‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge
‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge
Papakaio School knows it takes a village to raise a child.
Roundabout project going to plan so far
Roundabout project going to plan so far
The $250 million upgrade of Queenstown’s BP roundabout and connecting roads remains on time and budget, the NZ Transport Agency says.
Sun shines on Family Fun Day
Sun shines on Family Fun Day
It may be March, but you would be forgiven for thinking summer was in full swing in Oamaru over the weekend.
Person hit by train in Invercargill dies
Person hit by train in Invercargill dies
Police have confirmed a person has died after being struck by a train at a pedestrian crossing in Invercargill this afternoon.
Warm start across South
Warm start across South
It has been a hot start to the day across southern regions, while wind warnings are in place for inland Otago and parts of Canterbury.
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Weather to run hot and cold — fast
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Weather to run hot and cold — fast
Today's hot start is not going to last.
U13 team tops win with perfect score
U13 team tops win with perfect score
A roar of delight went up from spectators and competitors at the New Zealand Marching Championships on Saturday when the Hokonui under-13 team scored a perfect 13/13 in their technical march.
Freedom camping situation ‘vexatious’
Freedom camping situation ‘vexatious’
Paying campers are having to wait in line to use shower and kitchen facilities, which have allegedly been taken over by freedom campers.
Couple set to be all at sea
Couple set to be all at sea
If you’re looking for Queenstowner Peter Faul and his wife Jacquie in the next decade or so, expect to see them at sea.
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NZTA stormwater system cause of flooding: council
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NZTA stormwater system cause of flooding: council
Issues with the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi stormwater system are behind flooding issues at Kurow.
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu
2025 marks a significant time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu, with a strong focus on community growth, cultural visibility and environmental sustainability, its Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere (chairman) says.
Query over affordable housing tendering
Query over affordable housing tendering
With Queenstown’s affordable housing trust using only one builder for all its Whakatipu developments, a rival builder is asking how it knows it’s getting the best price.
$250m roundabout 'on track’
$250m roundabout 'on track’
The $250 million upgrade of Queenstown’s BP roundabout and connecting roads remains on time and budget, the NZ Transport Agency says.