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Property values lift in Southland, dip in Central
Southland's average house asking price has jumped the highest of all regions in the country over the past year, while its neighbour has taken the biggest tumble.
Tourist pleads guilty after head-on crash
Tourist pleads guilty after head-on crash
A US tourist on the first day of his holiday caused a "terrible, horrible tragedy" for another group of holidaymakers when he hit them head-on.
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Not freezing, residents assure
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Not freezing, residents assure
Metservice staff may be booking an appointment at Specsavers after an observation glitch reported a temperature of -33C for Stewart Island yesterday.
Doc making short-term switch
Doc making short-term switch
The Department of Conservation's Queenstown visitor centre will be temporarily operating from Glenorchy between January 13 and 26 but it is not deserting Queenstown.
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Power project outline set to be shared
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Power project outline set to be shared
A workable solution to Stewart Island's power woes may finally be on the table and island residents will be first to know.
Mechanic slated for 'audacity' of his offending
Mechanic slated for 'audacity' of his offending
A Queenstown mechanic who defrauded a Christchurch couple says he will move to Australia after completing his court sentence.
'Suspicious' house fire north of Oamaru
'Suspicious' house fire north of Oamaru
A fire that caused ‘‘substantial damage’’ to a house north of Oamaru overnight is being treated as suspicious, fire officials say.
‘The weather is going to be mixed’
‘The weather is going to be mixed’
There is no sugar-coating it, the weather over the next three months looks like it could be a bag of liquid allsorts.
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Officials rapt to be hosting U19 tourney
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Officials rapt to be hosting U19 tourney
It was a welcome return for the Southland Softball Association yesterday with the national under-19 girls championship being staged in Invercargill.
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Orchardists hit staffing sweet spot
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Orchardists hit staffing sweet spot
Not too many, not too few, Central Otago orchardists are having a Goldilocks season for staff.
‘Marathon’ preparation for book sale sprint
‘Marathon’ preparation for book sale sprint
A marathon that ends with a sprint, was how the convener of the Alexandra Rotary annual book sale described it.
Jail term for burglar with extensive criminal record
Jail term for burglar with extensive criminal record
A man who went on a thieving spree in Invercargill, stealing from his previous partner, her son and a local primary school, had a criminal record spanning 10 pages, a court has heard.
Ski pole located in search
Ski pole located in search
Police conducted another search on Aoraki Mount Cook on Christmas Eve for the three climbers missing since December 2.
No licence most common offence
No licence most common offence
Anglers are being reminded to buy a sports fishing licence and carry it with them over the summer holidays.
Funding for new bridge confirmed
Funding for new bridge confirmed
Rangitata MP James Meager has welcomed news confirming funding for a second bridge across the Ashburton River.
Time to again show love for our lakes
Time to again show love for our lakes
A campaign is once again calling on lake visitors this summer to cherish the region’s renowned waters.
Climate resilience feedback given
Climate resilience feedback given
The community engagement phase of the Waimate District Council’s Climate Resilience Strategy has been completed.
Historian still has stories to tell
Historian still has stories to tell
A Waimate historian and author has continued his work to flesh out stories paying tribute to a bygone era.
Hard work draws record numbers
Hard work draws record numbers
The South Canterbury Museum has made its own history in 2024, recording its highest ever user number.
Lawyer chuffed at recognition
Lawyer chuffed at recognition
For years, Tony Shaw’s youngest daughter scoured new year’s and Queen’s Birthday honours lists for her dad’s name.