Do not drink water notice issued for Waimate
A do-not-drink notice has been issued for the water supply in Waimate, after nitrate levels breached acceptable limits after climbing for weeks.
Chinese rocket launch photographed in Lauder
Chinese rocket launch photographed in Lauder
It was 4am on a Sunday morning, and Darryl Jones had just been rattled awake when he noticed something peculiar outside his window.
11 cars ordered off road in street-racing crackdown
11 cars ordered off road in street-racing crackdown
Police ordered 11 vehicles off the road and issued dozens of infringement notices in a crackdown on illegal street racing in Southland over the weekend.
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Quality on show at A&P
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Quality on show at A&P
Sunshine warmed a bright and busy A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
Waihola crash victim had to be cut from car - police
Waihola crash victim had to be cut from car - police
A tourist had to be cut from their vehicle after a driver fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into train lines near Waihola yesterday.
Restricted fire season begins for parts of Otago
Restricted fire season begins for parts of Otago
Central Otago and Upper Waitaki have moved into a restricted fire season.
Safe rooms news ‘phenomenal’
Safe rooms news ‘phenomenal’
Queenstown now has safe rooms available for victims of domestic violence.
Thousands gather for spectacular Christmas parade
Thousands gather for spectacular Christmas parade
Marching bands, multicultural street performers, dozens of colourful floats and Santa Claus himself traversed Invercargill’s CBD to present another successful Christmas parade on Saturday.
Navigation bylaw changes
Navigation bylaw changes
Waterskiers’ voices have been heard.
Lucky escape after skydiver cuts 'tangled' chute
Lucky escape after skydiver cuts 'tangled' chute
A skydiver had to cut away one of their parachutes in Queenstown this morning after it apparently failed to deploy.
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Four councils look to take plunge, join forces
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Four councils look to take plunge, join forces
Four southern councils are believed to be coming close to working together around water operations, while another is also interested.
Plants ‘a huge public nuisance’
Plants ‘a huge public nuisance’
A resident in Queenstown’s Lake Hayes Estate is warning two pest plants - barley grass, which is especially nasty for dogs, and hemlock - are running rife.
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Tokomairiro history stitched in antique quilt
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Tokomairiro history stitched in antique quilt
Milton's Tokomairiro High School has a new taonga with the discovery of an antique quilt.
Riders bring anti-violence message
Riders bring anti-violence message
Ahead of White Ribbon Day this week a group of motorbike riders rode into town in aid of the cause.
‘Mr Caltex’ fondly remembered
‘Mr Caltex’ fondly remembered
Well known for running Queenstown’s Caltex service station for 27 years, Richard Lee, who died last month, aged 68, is being hailed for his generosity, passion for flying and love for his family.
Community collaborates for conservation
Community collaborates for conservation
A group of local businesses, initiatives and volunteers have joined forces to help reach Wānaka’s goal of being predator free by 2050.
Serious crash near Waihola
Serious crash near Waihola
Emergency services have been called to a serious crash near Waihola.
Warm farewell as longtime gardener retires
Warm farewell as longtime gardener retires
One of the Upper Clutha’s gardening gurus, Diana Manson, retires next month from her role in the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s parks and recreational team.
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Beach Rd decision deferred
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Beach Rd decision deferred
Future options for Oamaru’s Beach Rd will go to the public after the Waitaki District Council this week stopped short of making an immediate call to close it permanently.