Issues found with schools’ finances
Issues found with schools’ finances
An audit of New Zealand schools’ financial statements has found issues with 88 of them — the highest number in five years.
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Council shoots down request to pause district plan
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Council shoots down request to pause district plan
A thumbs down has been recommended to a high-powered request to pause the Gore District Council’s proposed district plan.
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‘He was good — then he started doing drugs’
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‘He was good — then he started doing drugs’
The man who died in rural Clutha following a lengthy stand-off with police was nicknamed "Rowdy" by his mates.
Family's tributes to Cromwell Gorge crash victim
'Love ya heaps mate': Family pays tribute to Cromwell Gorge crash victim
"Poor Grant didn't deserve this and I'll never get to have a beer or chat with this good bugger ever again."
Wildfire risks prompt Mt Iron Reserve closures
Wildfire risks prompt Mt Iron Reserve closures
Wanaka’s Mount Iron Reserve is being periodically closed today, following a lengthy period of hot, dry weather causing tinder dry vegetation conditions and extreme fire risks.
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Woolhandling contestants at a fast clip
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Woolhandling contestants at a fast clip
The Gore A&P Showgrounds are buzzing as the Southern Shears click into gear for another year, as competitors from all around the South Island head into town to battle for national representation.
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Firms furious rights at risk
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Firms furious rights at risk
Two business giants who built much of Milford’s infrastructure are fuming that their rights to keep running the tourism mecca may be snatched away.
Smelter looks into waste processing
Smelter looks into waste processing
The New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) in Bluff is looking into building a plant to process thousands of tonnes of highly toxic waste stored on-site.
Pedestrianisation trial decision to go to extraordinary meeting
Pedestrianisation trial decision to go to extraordinary meeting
An extraordinary meeting of the Waitaki District Council will decide on Monday if a trial pedestrianisation in Oamaru’s CBD gets over the line.
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Silt worries for the future
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Silt worries for the future
This week, as I waded into what looked like a clean gravelly ripple, plumes of silt billowed from the gravel and discoloured the water for several metres before sinking to the riverbed again.
Fireworks, open air fires banned for Strath Taieri
Fireworks, open air fires banned for Strath Taieri
Fireworks and open air fires will be prohibited in the Strath Taieri zone as of tomorrow morning.
Queenstown cops put brakes on rowdy supercar
Queenstown cops put brakes on rowdy supercar
A $380k supercar which has been a common sight - and sound - around Queenstown streets in recent weeks, has been impounded.
Backyard nurseries spreading pest plants in Southland
Backyard nurseries spreading pest plants in Southland
Environment Southland has warned against backyard nurseries selling pest plants on social media.
Call for government to investigate road closure
Call for government to investigate road closure
The government is being called to investigate the Waitaki District Council’s role in the closure of Beach Rd.
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Friends, family help to mark anniversary
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Friends, family help to mark anniversary
Oamaru couple Ted and Val Tempero have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
AED for street a ‘no-brainer’
AED for street a ‘no-brainer’
"We hope we never have to use it but at least we know it’s there."
Schools are back, rolls up or stable
Schools are back, rolls up or stable
All seven Upper Clutha schools, big and small, have reopened classrooms for 2025.
Artist sells piece in support of Huntington’s sufferers
Artist sells piece in support of Huntington’s sufferers
True Friendship is the title of an artwork by a Wanaka local trying to fundraise for a condition he has endured all his life.
Central cyclists secure wins at elite nationals
Central cyclists secure wins at elite nationals
The Central Otago towns of Luggate and Lake Hawea can claim bragging rights any time a New Zealand road champion’s jersey is seen on the backs of professional cyclists Kim Cadzow or Paul Wright in...
Hot shot wants other juniors to try out
Hot shot wants other juniors to try out
A young local has represented New Zealand in the clay target shooting nationals as one of Wānaka’s few junior gun club members.