Woman called husband during alleged rape
Woman called husband during alleged rape
Warning: Graphic content. A woman texted her husband saying “I rape” before calling him so he could hear her alleged assault, a court has heard.
Bike thief no match for pro cyclists
Bike thief no match for pro cyclists
An elite cyclist knew a thief had no chance when he tried to steal his beloved bike in Invercargill at the weekend.
Two injured in car, truck collision
Two injured in car, truck collision
A car was badly damaged after it collided with a truck in Pukeuri, just north of Oamaru, yesterday afternoon.
Sizzling spell on way for Wānaka
Sizzling spell on way for Wānaka
Wānaka is shaping as the place to be for those seeking some summer sun and heat this week.
Remembering Jackson Bay's immigrants
Remembering Jackson Bay's immigrants
More than 100 people gathered at a remote West Coast location at the weekend to commemorate the hardships of their forefathers and celebrate ongoing research into a forgotten history.
Cars impounded over alleged street racing in Southland
Cars impounded over alleged street racing in Southland
Two young men allegedly involved in a high-speed street race in Tuatapere have had their cars impounded after recent raids in Southland.
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Lobby formed in response to floated district plan
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Lobby formed in response to floated district plan
Notification of a proposed new district plan affecting existing use rights in North Otago’s pastoral heartland is driving a new lobby group in Waitaki.
Delays coming on highway north of Timaru
Delays coming on highway north of Timaru
Motorists using State Highway 1 between Timaru and Rakaia will need to plan for delays from Friday as resealing work gets under way.
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Mixed reception for new roles
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Mixed reception for new roles
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle has received a mixed reception from mayors in the South, varying from praise to disappointment or scepticism.
Opinions split on reshuffle
Opinions split on reshuffle
Southern leaders are less than optimistic a change of health minister will mean anything positive for the new Dunedin hospital project.
Photo sent, phone call made during alleged rape
Photo sent, phone call made during alleged rape
Warning: graphic content. A woman called her husband and sent a photo to police while she was being allegedly violated close to Coronet Peak near Queenstown, a court has heard.
A&P show proves a popular day out
A&P show proves a popular day out
Stunning weather and a record number of 80 dairy entries made Winton’s 110th A&P Show one to remember.
Beached boat swamped after surprise swell
Beached boat swamped after surprise swell
A sunny day spent enjoying the lake at Mt Creighton ended in a family’s beached boat being swamped due to a surprise southerly swell.
Bike thief strikes at cycling event
Bike thief strikes at cycling event
An unexpected race broke out at a national cycling event as an opportunistic thief attempted an unsuccessful get away.
Bloom investigated
Bloom investigated
Environment Southland has been investigating reports of an algal bloom in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland, and whether it was connected to reports of fish deaths.
14,000 soak up sun at final Gibbston gig
14,000 soak up sun at final Gibbston gig
As farewells go, Saturday’s in Gibbston was a doozy.
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Mayor challenges LGNZ on tourist levy
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Mayor challenges LGNZ on tourist levy
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers believes lobbying by Local Government New Zealand for International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy funding to be shared with local councils is outside its remit.
Region’s fruit fly risk seen as low
Region’s fruit fly risk seen as low
The risk of an Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) outbreak harming Central Otago’s million-dollar apple and pear industry is low, according to New Zealand’s biosecurity commissioner north...
Man dodges conviction after admitting assault
Man dodges conviction after admitting assault
A Queenstown man who gave a bar manager a "dead leg" after being refused more drinks has dodged a conviction.
Sculpture takes shape despite setback
Sculpture takes shape despite setback
It was rotten luck in Naseby this week when a tree to be sculpted was found to be less sound than expected once it was cut.