On the ‘road to nowhere’
On the ‘road to nowhere’
More than three years after the first sod was turned, Queenstown’s notorious ‘road to nowhere’ will, as of today, be officially open — though it’s still not quite finished.
Death referred to coroner
Death referred to coroner
The death of a woman at a Queenstown Hill property last weekend is not being treated as suspicious.
Remembering Travis 20 years on
Remembering Travis 20 years on
The family of a beloved Queenstown detective, who died 20 years ago, remain indebted to the community’s support.
Pet lodge doomed
Pet lodge doomed
It looks like ministerial approval in November for the intensified development of Queenstown’s Ladies Mile, with up to 2400 residences at higher densities, has claimed its first victim — a pet...
Empty wing ‘heartbreaking’
Empty wing ‘heartbreaking’
Wakatipu Care Trust’s Michael White, who’s leading the charge for a local hospice and respite/palliative care centre, says it’s "heartbreaking" the former 36-room Lake Wakatipu Care Centre remains...
New CEO ‘energised and excited’
New CEO ‘energised and excited’
Though Technology Queenstown’s (TQ) charged with creating a billion-dollar tech sector to diversify the resort’s tourism-dependent economy, the development agency’s inaugural CEO’s not daunted by...
Waitangi commemorations
Waitangi commemorations
Queenstown's hosting the South’s official Waitangi Day commemorations next Thursday.
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School meals off to good start: principals
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School meals off to good start: principals
Students returning to school have the new school lunch programme waiting for them, and it seems the new menu is cutting the mustard.
'Dodgy-looking' plates lead to major Southland drug bust
'Dodgy-looking' plates lead to major Southland drug bust
Police say they have smashed a significant Southland drug operation, thanks to some "dodgy-looking" crockery intercepted by Customs in Auckland.
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Festival of Māori culture launched
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Festival of Māori culture launched
The Southland community is coming together this week to honour the past while looking towards the future.
‘Challenging’ arterial bypass road open to traffic
‘Challenging’ arterial bypass road open to traffic
More than three years after the first sod was turned, traffic is flowing on the first stage of Queenstown's long-awaited arterial bypass road.
Half of area's babies born by C-section
Half of area's babies born by C-section
Almost half of the babies born at Southland Hospital in 2023 were delivered by Caesarean section, according to Te Whatu Ora data provided to the Southland Express.
One killed in Southland crash
One killed in Southland crash
Police have confirmed that one person died in a crash in rural Southland last night.
Crews confident Tiwai blaze under control
Crews confident Tiwai blaze under control
Firefighters are confident a large vegetation fire burning on Tiwai Peninsula, near Bluff, is under control.
Decision to put sealed roads back to gravel delayed
Decision to put sealed roads back to gravel delayed
A decision on reverting sealed roads back to gravel has been delayed by a southern council.
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Water race repairs complete: CODC
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Water race repairs complete: CODC
Work on the source of Naseby's water supply has been completed and restrictions should be lifted this morning.
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Water supply project approved by council
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Water supply project approved by council
As Cromwell and surrounding areas are poised for substantial population growth, the Central Otago District Council (CODC) is undertaking a critical upgrade to the town's water treatment and...
Special delivery
Special delivery
Pinot Junction Wine Store and Cafe owner Kate Barnett delivers treats to Yasmin de Paula Ferreira Zattar, in Cromwell, on her 30th birthday while Yasmin's partner Filipe Schmalz looks on.
Hotel build going 'smoothly'
Hotel build going 'smoothly'
Invercargill's newest and only Distinction Hotel is progressing nicely and expected to open about mid-2025, project manager Hayden Rankin says.
Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists
Congestion charge considered for Queenstown tourists
Queenstown's mayor has been talking to the government about the option of a congestion charge on tourists driving around town.