Accused of abuse on flight
A 44-year-old Western Australian woman has landed in court after allegedly abusing and physically assaulting Jetstar crew during a Queenstown to Sydney flight on Monday.
Ex-councillor’s claims false; legal advice being sought: Fish & Game
Ex-councillor’s claims false; legal advice being sought: Fish & Game
Southland Fish & Game has struck back against claims by a former councillor, calling his accusations false and unfair, and is seeking legal advice.
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Civic trust’s audit costs ‘very, very sobering’
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Civic trust’s audit costs ‘very, very sobering’
A key driver for the Oamaru heritage tourism sector says "disproportionate" audit costs are a significance issue.
Documentary recalls service in East Timor
Documentary recalls service in East Timor
With his documentary airing on Anzac Day, a Gore man wants to remind people of the experience, service and sacrifice of the contemporary veteran.
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Hydro catchments driest in 93 years
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Hydro catchments driest in 93 years
New Zealand’s controlled hydro catchments — the main driver to keep the lights on during winter — have had the driest start to the year in 93 years of historic records.
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Big plans to make more use of lake
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Big plans to make more use of lake
An American Silicon Valley entrepreneur who calls Queenstown his second home is determined to bring more life to Lake Wakatipu — for both commuting and watersports.
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Plan to extend alcohol ban area during festival
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Plan to extend alcohol ban area during festival
The Central Otago District Council looks set to extend alcohol bans in the region during the blossom festival, as police say the event itself causes them little issue but the drinking around it is...
Teaching children importance of remembrance focus of event
Teaching children importance of remembrance focus of event
Learning the importance of Anzac Day and remembering the fallen soldiers from a young age is the aim of an event in Invercargill this week.
Hooker Valley Track bridge permanently shut
Hooker Valley Track bridge permanently shut
After heavy rainfall at Easter weekend, a bridge on the Hooker Valley Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular tourist destinations, has been closed permanently by the Department of Conservation ...
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Call for ACC support for volunteer firefighters
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Call for ACC support for volunteer firefighters
Queenstown's volunteer fire brigade secretary Katherine Lamont is determined to fight tooth and nail for her colleagues across the country to get the same ACC coverage as their paid colleagues.
Milford Sound-Homer Tunnel road to retain speed limit
Milford Sound-Homer Tunnel road to retain speed limit
The road between Milford Sound and Homer Tunnel will retain its current speed limit.
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Apprentice mechanic paid $17k after being unjustifiably dismissed
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Apprentice mechanic paid $17k after being unjustifiably dismissed
An Owaka apprentice mechanic has been paid $17,000 after he was illegally sacked for losing his driver’s licence.
Vandalism of reserve ‘gutless’
Vandalism of reserve ‘gutless’
The action of a vandal doing burnouts on a community reserve in Kakanui has been called "pretty gutless".
Man swung strap-on penis at woman
Man swung strap-on penis at woman
A man who brandished a strap-on penis from his shorts while going to a bank has admitted a charge of offensive behaviour when he appeared in the Greymouth District Court.
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Junior rock’n’roll dancers sweep podium at nationals
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Junior rock’n’roll dancers sweep podium at nationals
A group of Invercargill junior rock’n’roll dancers impressed on the dance floor, sweeping the podium at the nationals during the weekend.
Mayor hopes boil water lifted soon
Mayor hopes boil water lifted soon
Grey District mayor is hopeful a boil water notice for the area will be lifted today or tomorrow.
Arrests as West Coast coal mine protest ends
Arrests as West Coast coal mine protest ends
Further arrests have ended demonstrations at a West Coast coal mine after a group of protesters tried to shut the operation down.
Milford Rd among six to retain lower speeds
Milford Rd among six to retain lower speeds
Six sections of State Highway out of 49 will not have their earlier higher speed limits reinstated due to public opposition, the Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi has confirmed.
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More frustration for trust as trail extension delayed again
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More frustration for trust as trail extension delayed again
The extension of the Lake2Lake Trail has hit another bump but the Fiordland Trail Trust hopes to be back on track by the end of the year.
Warning of frosts as skies clear for Anzac Day
Warning of frosts as skies clear for Anzac Day
MetService is warning of overnight frosts for much of the South Island, as skies clear around the country leading into Anzac Day.