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Camping grounds again popular

How camping is run around the Waitaki lakes, including at Loch Laird and the shoreline to...

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Camping grounds again popular

The Waitaki Lakes camping grounds in North Otago have been as popular as ever this summer, "going gangbusters" over the Christmas period, with alcohol-related disorder dropping.

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Campers fear tone of site will change

Boats on the shore at the Glendhu Bay Camping ground in 2021. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Glendhu Bay campers fear tone of site will change

Glendhu Bay campers are worried about changes at the camping ground which they believe will lead to a more commercially focused operation, taking away Kiwi-style camping.

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Wet spring continues to affect ‘man, beast, pasture’

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Wet spring continues to affect ‘man, beast, pasture’

The effects of a soggy spring will be felt in the Southland farming community for a few more months, rural community members say.

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Retailer puzzled why others not trading in evenings

Rugby Planet owner Miles Wilson says his store is often still busy at closing time. Photo: Philip...

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Retailer puzzled why others not trading in evenings

Two Queenstown retailers who open until 10pm are questioning why so many other CBD shops are missing out on lucrative night-time trade.

Business case to be developed for airport

The Te Anau airport facility at Manapouri is to get a new lease of life. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Business case to be developed for airport

A plan to change the fortunes of the embattled Fiordland airport is one step closer.

Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails

Invercargill District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Kidnapper’s appeal of sentence fails

A Southland man who held his previous partner hostage for 15 hours, strangling her twice and forcing her to take MDMA, has failed to have his sentence reduced.

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Businesses slam timing of Milton roadworks

Cars travelling south on State Highway 1 in Milton take a diversion as extensive resealing works...

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Businesses slam timing of Milton roadworks

Milton business owners are slamming the "crazy" timing of a major highway resealing project in the town, at the peak of the holiday season.

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Meeting of musicians in its 28th year

Violin tutor Anne Loeser (middle) leads fellow violinists Nick Sheen, of Dunedin, and Charlotte...

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Meeting of musicians in its 28th year

A shared love of music has brought more than 70 musicians from across New Zealand to Oamaru this week.

Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'

The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre. File photo

Alarm 'undoubtedly saved that building'

History was preserved last week thanks to modern innovation.

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International opera singer returns

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International opera singer returns

After performing on some of the most prestigious opera stages in the world, an Invercargill tenor will return to his hometown in the hope of inspiring the younger generations.

Fryer St fire quickly contained

A fire investigation is under way following a blaze at a property in Queenstown.

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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan

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Councillors, ministers to meet over land and water plan

A meeting between the ORC and government ministers later this month could allow councillors to "advocate for practical solutions" to local freshwater issues.

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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’

Gadoochi Brewery owners Nicola McGilvray and Chris Ellenden watch as brewer Damon Milne pours a...

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Licence policy ‘anti-competitive’

Invercargill brewery owners have concerns after restrictions deemed "anti-competitive" were imposed on their new off-licence shop in the Invercargill Licensing Trust area.

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Tree stump about to be transformed

Checking out the Naseby playground tree stump which is about to be turned into a gold prospector...

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Tree stump about to be transformed

Tree stumps are not usually inspirational, but one at Naseby playground is about to become an art work.

Tributes for toddler hit by car in driveway

A Gore toddler who died after being struck in a driveway is being remembered for his beautiful smile.

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Progress on salvage work smooth sailing

'The Portland' scow languishes in the mud in the Owaka River in Pounawea yesterday. PHOTO:...

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Progress on salvage work smooth sailing

The owner of a grounded Catlins vessel says progress is being made in salvaging parts of the 115-year-old barge.

Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting

Lex and Annie, 4, Haughey, of Nelson, do a puzzle book together.

Punters turn out in force to enjoy holiday meeting

Warm weather meant punters were out in force at the Wyndham Harness Racing Club meeting at Cromwell racecourse yesterday.

Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started

Driver loses personal grievance claim for job he never started

A man who argued he was unjustifiably dismissed from a role he never started at a southern transport company has lost his bid for compensation and reimbursement.

People treated after Queenstown fire

Several people were treated for for smoke inhalation and minor injuries after a fire at a Queenstown property late last night.

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Consultants brought in for airport development

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Consultants brought in for airport development

Consultants are set to be brought in to help settle the contentious issue of how Wānaka Airport should be developed.

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