Lord of the Rings fan killed after accepting lift - inquest
An inquest into the death of a 26-year-old backpacker from the United Kingdom has concluded the cause to be a "road traffic collision".
Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital
Diver bitten by great white shark flown to hospital
A diver is recovering well after being bitten by a shark at Dusky Sound in Fiordland National Park.
Tribute paid to wartime ‘sacrifices’
Tribute paid to wartime ‘sacrifices’
Thousands braved the cold yesterday to pay their respects at the various Anzac Day services across Otago and Southland. Allied Press reporters were out among them.
Bid fails to move festival to resort’s CBD
Bid fails to move festival to resort’s CBD
Despite high-level support, Snow Machine’s owner has failed in is bid to host his music festival in the CBD-adjacent Recreation Ground.
Two hurt in Kingston Rd crash
Two hurt in Kingston Rd crash
Two people have been injured after a crash on State Highway 6 near the Kawarau Falls area today.
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Address still fresh over 40 years later
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Address still fresh over 40 years later
Maheno's Anzac commemoration has had a distinctive figure at the helm for over 40 years: 94-year-old archdeacon the Ven Bernard Wilkinson.
Cycling family of four test new forest trail
Cycling family of four test new forest trail
The Waikaia Forest Trails had their soft opening this week and, come sunny Anzac Day, families with a variety of skill levels were riding the accessible bike track.
Cancer-surviving veteran grateful to RSA
Cancer-surviving veteran grateful to RSA
Two-time cancer survivor and East Timor veteran Nigel Cuckow is a man who feels like he has been cared for and honoured by Southland RSAs.
Cave Creek: Still wondering what might have been
Cave Creek: Still wondering what might have been
Fleur Pawsey often thinks of the life her brother might have lived, if he hadn’t died at Cave Creek.
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Firm taken to court over ‘referral fee’ allegedly owed
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Firm taken to court over ‘referral fee’ allegedly owed
A former Bayleys agent has taken the company to court for allegedly reneging on his share of the commission on a $30 million Frankton land sale.
Road pegs found to be missing
Road pegs found to be missing
NZTA has apologised and promised to investigate after the West Coast Regional Council chairman reported hundreds of road marker pegs missing on SH73, east of Arthur’s Pass.
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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results
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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results
"Old-school" repetitive learning and one-on-one support are the secrets to two Otago schools’ rapid improvement in NCEA attainment.
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Getting a good rise amid pandemonium
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Getting a good rise amid pandemonium
In the last few days water temperatures have dropped into single figures overnight but have risen a couple of degrees during the day.
Big Glory by name — and by nature
Big Glory by name — and by nature
Untouched native forest grows to the shoreline surrounding Big Glory Bay on Stewart Island at Easter.
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Airfare costs cutting off city: Clark
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Airfare costs cutting off city: Clark
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark feels the city is becoming more disconnected from the rest of the country due to the high cost of airfares — and it seems the situation is unlikely to change any time...
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Cliff flag designed to keep conflict ‘in the public eye’
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Cliff flag designed to keep conflict ‘in the public eye’
People driving through the Cromwell Gorge yesterday were given a very visual reminder that the conflict in Gaza continues, with the unfurling of a massive Palestinian flag.
'Very relieved': Greymouth boil water notice finally lifted
'Very relieved': Greymouth boil water notice finally lifted
A boil water notice for Greymouth and the surrounding areas has been lifted, more than two weeks after it was put in place.
Find of early penguin eggs ‘really good news’
Find of early penguin eggs ‘really good news’
A record has been set at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony.
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Locals 'ignored' as speed limit reversal questioned
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Locals 'ignored' as speed limit reversal questioned
A decision to revert a Waitaki speed limit to 100kmh on July 1 has taken the AA North Otago district council by "total surprise".
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After 40 years, Miner’s Band play last hurrah
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After 40 years, Miner’s Band play last hurrah
The Arrow Miners Band have officially disbanded.