Splash pad opened
The Mataura Splash Pad opened up its floodgates on Saturday, with the long-awaited project now available for the district to enjoy.
Trail to be completed after decade of debate
Trail to be completed after decade of debate
The Roxburgh Gorge Trail is to be completed after getting rid of "the clowns, the bullies and well-intentioned people" to reach a "balanced solution" which will eventually complete a trail from...
Charges laid after co-operation refused
Charges laid after co-operation refused
A Queenstown woman refused to undergo breath-testing procedures after a tip-off to police about her poor driving in Arrowtown early yesterday.
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Hospice Care Trust set to wind down operations after 37 years
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Hospice Care Trust set to wind down operations after 37 years
The Waitaki Hospice Care Trust, which has provided vital support to the terminally ill across North Otago since the late 1980s, is set to wind down its operations.
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
An historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
Preferred water services option agreed on
Preferred water services option agreed on
The Waitaki district mayor and councillors agreed on a preferred option for public consultation regarding the future of local water services.
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner
‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner
Since he was young, Southland man Cameron Smith knew farming would always be part of his life.
Trombone remains top brass
Trombone remains top brass
Invercargill man Ken Wellington started to play trombone 67 years ago when he was just a boy in England.
Queenstown locals give mixed opinions on tourism
Queenstown locals give mixed opinions on tourism
Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache.
Southerners concerned over new drug-driving rules
Southern medical cannabis users concerned over new drug-driving rules
An Invercargill survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis.
Ploughing ahead to come out on top
Ploughing ahead to come out on top
Southland man Mark Dillon is probably wondering how the soil turns in Croatia.
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
Bridge too far: Coast home sought
The West Coast Regional Council is not backing down in its campaign to have Bailey bridges kept in its area, despite a brush-off from the NZ Transport Agency.
Taste of winter on way for South
Taste of winter on way for South
Southerners may be in for a taste of winter weather in the coming days, with strong winds, heavy rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.
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'Vicious cycle': Rural GPs facing increasingly abusive patients
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'Vicious cycle': Rural GPs facing increasingly abusive patients
High demand for healthcare at rural Otago and Southland general practices, combined with an insufficient workforce, has created a "pressure cooker" environment, with unhappy patients becoming increasingly abusive.
Talented performer leaves Billy T. behind
Talented performer leaves Billy T. behind
Māori entertainer Billy T. James inspired extraordinarily talented performer Rutene Spooner to embark on a career in show business.
Driver killed in crash near Gore
Driver killed in crash near Gore
One person has died following a serious crash in the Gore District.
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Decades of work pay off for winner
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Decades of work pay off for winner
The finest Model A Ford in New Zealand starts first time every time in Balclutha, after a 48-year labour of love.
Community Link calls for help as demand increases
Community Link calls for help as demand increases
Community Link Upper Clutha is calling for support on a new campaign to supply families in need with firewood as winter draws closer.
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Council receptive to Arrowtown medical plan
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Council receptive to Arrowtown medical plan
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers says council will "certainly have a look" at a plan to extend an Arrowtown community facility to provide space for GPs.
Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland's Gloria Harris has been running a rescue service for owls and moreporks for about 30 years, saying she's probably cared for about 300 birds.