Regions

The results of Invercargill's most recent residents' survey are a mixed bag. Photo: Matthew...

Southland councils explore regional deals

Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.

Resort’s housing needs acknowledged

An aerial photograph of a new housing development among the hills near Queenstown. PHOTO: GETTY...

Resort’s housing needs acknowledged

"Build more houses" is Minister for the South Island James Meager’s solution to Queenstown’s housing issues.

Veteran sizzles in sun on Bluff Hill Climb

Jack De Reeper from Invercargill on a 1987 Yamaha TZR 250 racing in the Post Classic Pre 89 class...

Veteran sizzles in sun on Bluff Hill Climb

Sizzling temperatures brought out the fans and the best of the motorcyclists to the Bluff Hill Climb.

Joint effort curbs pest numbers

Whio (blue ducks) in the Blue River near Makarora. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Joint effort curbs pest numbers

A collective predator control effort over the past 15 months has helped to lower rat and stoat numbers — a positive sign for native birds in the Makarora area.

Racing to romance

Racing to romance

Ten years ago, Mark "Sharky" Smoothy and Alyssa Coe (pictured) captivated the world when they decided to tie the knot mid-marathon during the full iron-distance Challenge Wanaka race.

Oamaru carport blaze contained

There was also a shortage of relief trucks which were used when firetrucks were being serviced or...

Oamaru carport blaze contained

Firefighters in Oamaru worked to contain a blaze in a carport on a residential street this afternoon.

Call for witnesses to Roxburgh fire

Roxburgh chief fire officer David Welsh said the decision was made yesterday afternoon to push...

Call for witnesses to Roxburgh fire

Fire investigators probing the blaze which razed Roxburgh's historic cinema and town hall want to hear from witnesses who saw or photographed yesterday's destructive fire.

Relaxed atmosphere at motorcycle challenge

Invercargill’s Mike Ngaei takes time off from work to attend the first day of the Burt Munro...

Relaxed atmosphere at motorcycle challenge

While rugby followers enjoyed the Rugby Park kick-off, motorcycle fans rumbled into Invercargill to kick off the 18th Burt Munro Challenge (BMC).

Man swept away in Otago river

Man swept away in Otago river

A popular walk near Wānaka is closed as rescue teams search for a man missing after he fell into a river in Mt Aspiring National Park.

Old boys to follow their footsteps of 1973

Old boys to follow their footsteps of 1973

A 15-strong cohort of Otago Boys’ High School’s year of 1969 have gathered in Wanaka this weekend to re-enact their first trip to the first Mt Aspiring Lodge for outdoor education.

Fun, friendship at Waitangi appreciated

Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan and his wife, Ally Cadogan, at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi...

Fun, friendship at Waitangi appreciated

The fun and community spirit of Waitangi Day at the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi surprised Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan, who attended the festivities in the Far North this year for the first...