Southland teen outshoots best in Australia
Southland teen outshoots best in Australia
Alex Smith has jumped across the Ditch to trump all other competitors at the Australian skeet shooting championships in Perth.
Speed, petrol, tarmac ‘it’s in my blood’
Speed, petrol, tarmac ‘it’s in my blood’
Saturday's petrol-head lineup was all about smiles and style as everything from a Ford Cortina to a Ferrari could be spotted at the 2025 George Begg Festival at Teretonga Park at Invercargill.
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Roadkill not good indicator of possum control: Doc
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Roadkill not good indicator of possum control: Doc
The Department of Conservation says roadkill is not a good indicator of whether 1080 poison is working in South Westland, where a weekend tally showed 123 dead possums on SH6.
Alley keen to stay on as mayor
Alley keen to stay on as mayor
Central Otago mayor Tamah Alley has announced she will run for office at this year's local elections.
20 turn out to spruce up graves
20 turn out to spruce up graves
Scrubbing brushes and ammonia-free cleaning spray were the order of the day at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery on Saturday.
Infrastructure ‘not viable’ for growing need
Infrastructure ‘not viable’ for growing need
As Wānaka continues to grow, the town’s waste and stormwater infrastructure has become a pressing issue for the council.
Gorge trail bridge in the bag
Gorge trail bridge in the bag
A special celebration has been held in Queenstown to mark the official ending of a seven-plus-year labour of love.
High wind disrupts Queenstown flights
High wind disrupts Queenstown flights
Severe crosswinds have led to major disruptions at Queenstown Airport this afternoon.
Homes found for displaced tenants
Homes found for displaced tenants
All tenants living in a Greymouth commercial accommodation block slammed as substandard have new homes to go to.
Developers’ fee in focus as council debt rises
Developers’ fee in focus as council debt rises
A warning has been sounded over a lack of developer contribution policies in the South, which may ultimately hit every ratepayer in the back pocket.
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
Vanessa Hendry and Tim Lockerbie have finally booked their "one-way ticket" to Australia after selling their beloved Vanessa’s Cottage Cafe.
Invercargill council boss back after mystery absence
Invercargill council boss back after mystery absence
Invercargill City Council’s chief executive has returned to work following an unexplained absence lasting almost a month.
'Punchy' cold change; more wild weather bearing down
'Punchy' cold change; more wild weather bearing down
A punchy cold change is sending temperatures plummeting today, as wild weather bears down over much of the country for Easter.
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Serial offender caught after tip
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Serial offender caught after tip
One of New Zealand's most prolific offenders was nabbed in Ross on the West Coast last week, police say, after an eagle-eyed member of the public spotted him in the township.
Blood test costs frustrate locals
Blood test costs frustrate locals
Hamstrung by living in a "rural area", residents of Wānaka are facing a growing frustration as they are forced to pay for blood tests and other services that are typically publicly funded.
Gorge trail ready to ride
Gorge trail ready to ride
The Shotover Gorge Trail opens today after what the Queenstown Trails Trust calls seven years of "blood, sweat and tears".
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Council to consider policy on customer conduct
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Council to consider policy on customer conduct
The Gore District Council is set to vote on a new policy, aiming to provide consistency for staff dealing with abusive and negative conduct.
Irish tourism honcho’s huge warning
Irish tourism honcho’s huge warning
With the government’s new focus on more and more visitors to boost the economy, an international tourism leader is warning it needs to be managed growth.
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
What was described as a 16-lot farm park was also called "medium density housing" in a remote location, a hearing was told this week.
Longtime Queenstown gym owner sells
Longtime Queenstown gym owner sells
A prominent local Jiu-Jitsu exponent and instructor has bought Queenstown’s largest private gym.