‘Only viable option’ councils told
As publicly unpopular as it is, the option of Waitaki District Council joining a four-way, multidistrict water company is the "only viable option" for the district , an initial assessment of the...
Crown Range reopens amid warning of widespread black ice
Crown Range reopens amid warning of widespread black ice
The Crown Range has reopened after being closed overnight but Queenstown authorities are warning drivers to look out for widespread black ice.
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Migrant tenants 'easy prey' for landlords
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Migrant tenants 'easy prey' for landlords
A migrant worker being charged $250 a week to couch-surf in Queenstown is an example of ongoing abuse in the town, a social leader says.
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Pests prepped for feral cat-targeting 1080 drop
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Pests prepped for feral cat-targeting 1080 drop
Helicopters have dropped two loads of non-toxic pre-feed bait over Stewart Island/Rakiura as a precursor to 1080 bait being released.
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Mental health crisis service introduction announced
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Mental health crisis service introduction announced
Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced this week a new mental health crisis support service will be introduced in Oamaru...
Highway reopens after fatal crash near Roxburgh
Highway reopens after fatal crash near Roxburgh
A section of State Highway 8 near Roxburgh has reopened this evening after a fatal crash closed the road for much of the day.
Nobby Clark back in hospital after weekend stroke
Nobby Clark back in hospital after weekend stroke
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has returned to hospital after being discharged earlier this week.
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IT experts developing revolutionary technology
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IT experts developing revolutionary technology
Two New Zealand-based IT experts are working on a ground-breaking technology that promises to revolutionise computing by creating a computer inside a computer memory chip.
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Owner offered to put dogs down after Balclutha attack
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Owner offered to put dogs down after Balclutha attack
The owner of two large dogs that savaged a smaller dog and injured an elderly woman in Balclutha says she offered to have her pets put down immediately.
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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate
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War crimes allegations ‘nonsense’: mayoral candidate
Waitaki's newest mayoral candidate has labelled claims a special forces unit he served with was involved in war crimes as "nonsense".
Separate glass recycling backed
Separate glass recycling backed
Invercargilll councillors have expressed a preference for separating glass from regular recycling amid concern the city has become an "outlier".
The ‘Steam Train’ is stoked
The ‘Steam Train’ is stoked
Ahead of their White Horse Cup challenge this Saturday, and finals the following two weekends, the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side’s longtime no.7’s in a confident mood.
Polly back on the Wild side
Polly back on the Wild side
As Queenstowner Polly Bennetts can attest, there’s no place like home.
Festival declined licence, hearing set
Festival declined licence, hearing set
A hearing will be held next month after the Central Otago licensing committee declined a special licence for the Alexandra Blossom Festival.
Speed limits set for consultation again
Speed limits set for consultation again
Consultation opened on Friday on proposed speed limit changes across Central Otago. If it all seems familiar — it is.
Becker family prominent at champs
Becker family prominent at champs
It was family first at the New Zealand men’s and women’s curling championship at the Maniototo Adventure Park, in Naseby, last week.
60 years of loving support celebrated
60 years of loving support celebrated
It was a lovely sunny day when Trevor and Jenny Barr got married in Invercargill in 1965, now still together 60 years later, the two words Trevor joked made a successful marriage were "yes dear".
Pine removal for cemetery planned
Pine removal for cemetery planned
More than 20 people gathered at McNulty House in Cromwell last month, including Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley, to discuss the future of Cromwell Cemetery.
Rowing drawcard for German student
Rowing drawcard for German student
After the best year of his life, German exchange student Jelte Stuke had his final day as a year 13 student at Dunstan High School and returned home with many memories.
Recycling aims to give back
Recycling aims to give back
Giving back to the community is the reason behind a new greenwaste recycling initiative in Millers Flat.