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Plant closed to secure jobs
A Southland recycling company has decided to close the doors of one of its plants to ensure the long-term future of its operations and secure the jobs of about 80 people with disabilities, the...
Council meeting resistance on pool costs
Council meeting resistance on pool costs
The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.
Improved pit design outlined by miner
Improved pit design outlined by miner
Santana Minerals has worked out a way to halve the amount of rock it needs to waste before it reaches its Central Otago payload.
Airport to start $12m terminal extension
Airport to start $12m terminal extension
Queenstown Airport is set to start the next major project in its capital development programme.
Hills’ wetlands work boon for game birds
Hills’ wetlands work boon for game birds
As Otago duck-shooters ready their decoys and check their gear ahead of the 2025 game bird season opening this Saturday, an Omakau farming couple are being praised for their efforts in preserving...
‘Oh my God, that’s a moose’, Canadians hikers say
‘Oh my God, that’s a moose’, Canadians hikers say
Three Canadian hikers say they saw what they believe to be a moose as they completed the Kepler Track in Fiordland last month.
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About 11,000 Waitaki connections affected by power cut
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About 11,000 Waitaki connections affected by power cut
Thousands of Waitaki power consumers fell victim to a once-in-a-decade power cut on Saturday.
Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.
Police called after man spotted driving naked
Police called after man spotted driving naked
If you want police attention, it appears doing something naked will attract it — quite quickly.
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Review of staff numbers inevitable as budget honed
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Review of staff numbers inevitable as budget honed
A review of Waitaki District Council staffing is inevitable as it finalises a budget for the next few years.
Two injured in crash
Two injured in crash
Two people have been injured after a crash on State Highway 6 near the Kawarau Falls area yesterday.
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Challenged over disclosure
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Challenged over disclosure
The Waitaki District Council is being challenged over the disclosure of an August 2024 Environment Court decision, potentially impacting its proposed district plan process.
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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration
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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration
A southern rugby club’s 125th jubilee weekend brought out former players from across the Ditch while some stalwarts of the club have been celebrating its milestones since the 1960s.
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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation
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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has rejected Otago Regional Council allegations the Hāwea Wastewater Treatment Plant is overloaded and suffering from under-investment by the council.
Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators
Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators
Receivers appointed to one of the companies associated with late Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin have turned their attention to a luxury vehicle.
‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride
‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride
Black bands emblazoned with "Reece" will be worn by the 100 riders on the annual Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride.
Lambs euthanised
Lambs euthanised
A "handful" of lambs were put down after a stock-truck crash which closed Clinton Highway.
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Physician associate regulations lauded by Metzler
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Physician associate regulations lauded by Metzler
The government’s decision to regulate physician associates (PAs), has been described as "a watershed moment for the New Zealand health sector" by a Gore doctor.
Autumnal celebration draws thousands
Autumnal celebration draws thousands
A glorious autumn day brought thousands of people into Arrowtown on Saturday for the high point of the township’s annual autumn festival.
Monowai’s electrifying 100 years
Monowai’s electrifying 100 years
One of New Zealand’s earliest renewable energy assets and Southland’s first power station will turn 100 years old this week.