Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
North Otago roof fire 'smouldering for hours'
North Otago roof fire 'smouldering for hours'
A roof fire in North Otago was likely smouldering for hours undetected before crews were alerted, a Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman says.
Wintry blast for parts of South
Wintry blast for parts of South
Parts of the South shivered today as heavy rain and wind hit coastal Otago, while snow fell inland at Cardrona.
Charges laid after co-operation refused
Charges laid after co-operation refused
A Queenstown woman refused to undergo breath-testing procedures after a tip-off to police about her poor driving in Arrowtown early yesterday.
What the duck? Bird blamed for major power cut
What the duck? Bird blamed for major power cut
A duck flying into power lines has been blamed for a major power cut which hit Invercargill's central business district this morning.
Splash pad opened
Splash pad opened
The Mataura Splash Pad opened up its floodgates on Saturday, with the long-awaited project now available for the district to enjoy.
HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour
HNZ Southern made multiple breaches during mum's labour
A mother birthed her baby into chaos after health staff at a South Island hospital dismissed cultural wishes.
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
An historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
Preferred water services option agreed on
Preferred water services option agreed on
The Waitaki district mayor and councillors agreed on a preferred option for public consultation regarding the future of local water services.
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner
Since he was young, Southland man Cameron Smith knew farming would always be part of his life.
Trombone remains top brass
Trombone remains top brass
Invercargill man Ken Wellington started to play trombone 67 years ago when he was just a boy in England.
Queenstown locals give mixed opinions on tourism
Queenstown locals give mixed opinions on tourism
Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache.
Southerners concerned over new drug-driving rules
Southern medical cannabis users concerned over new drug-driving rules
An Invercargill survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis.
Ploughing ahead to come out on top
Ploughing ahead to come out on top
Southland man Mark Dillon is probably wondering how the soil turns in Croatia.
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
The West Coast Regional Council is not backing down in its campaign to have Bailey bridges kept in its area, despite a brush-off from the NZ Transport Agency.
Taste of winter on way for South
Taste of winter on way for South
Southerners may be in for a taste of winter weather in the coming days, with strong winds, heavy rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.
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'Vicious cycle': Rural GPs facing increasingly abusive patients
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'Vicious cycle': Rural GPs facing increasingly abusive patients
High demand for healthcare at rural Otago and Southland general practices, combined with an insufficient workforce, has created a "pressure cooker" environment, with unhappy patients becoming increasingly abusive.
Talented performer leaves Billy T. behind
Talented performer leaves Billy T. behind
Māori entertainer Billy T. James inspired extraordinarily talented performer Rutene Spooner to embark on a career in show business.
Driver killed in crash near Gore
Driver killed in crash near Gore
One person has died following a serious crash in the Gore District.
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Decades of work pay off for winner
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Decades of work pay off for winner
The finest Model A Ford in New Zealand starts first time every time in Balclutha, after a 48-year labour of love.