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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited
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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited
A Mataura couple who profited from a sophisticated cannabis-growing operation claim they made extra money from selling puppies.
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Council agrees to keep exploring joint water entity
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Council agrees to keep exploring joint water entity
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to continue exploring the formation of a joint water services entity, potentially involving seven councils from the central South Island.
Hunting challenge may have caused death
Hunting challenge may have caused death
An Alexandra man who died while hunting in the Dart Valley may have felt under pressure to complete a trophy challenge, a coroner says.
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Travellers sent wrong way
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Travellers sent wrong way
Risks to unsuspecting travellers due to the closure of the scenic coastal highway immediately south of Oamaru are causing worry.
Surgeon found just in time
Surgeon found just in time
The Southern Charity Hospital has secured the services of a world-renowned surgeon, just as the doors are about to open on the facility.
150th anniversary of continuous ministry for local church
150th anniversary of continuous ministry for local church
While some church conversions seem to be more about turning a house of worship into a house to live in rather than increasing the congregation, Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church celebrated...
Water restrictions lifted for Queenstown
Water restrictions lifted for Queenstown
Water restrictions have been lifted for Queenstown Lakes District, less than two weeks after they were introduced in some areas.
Four injured in Skippers Canyon 'water incident'
Four injured in Skippers Canyon 'water incident'
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries following a "water incident" near Queenstown this afternoon.
Motorcyclist killed in Central Otago crash named
Motorcyclist killed in Central Otago crash named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorbike crash near Bannockburn.
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Tramper in tears after partner's death on glacier
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Tramper in tears after partner's death on glacier
A distraught young French man ran through challenging terrain to the nearest backcountry hut after his tramping partner died in a glacier fall in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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Increasing opposition to tourism predicted
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Increasing opposition to tourism predicted
Increasingly fed-up Queenstown residents could revolt against over-tourism without urgent intervention to improve the resort’s infrastructure.
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NZTA cuts funding, Hollyford road access at risk
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NZTA cuts funding, Hollyford road access at risk
A government funding cut that risks closing road access to a popular Fiordland tramping track has been described as "absolute stupidity" by the chairman of a conservation trust.
CODC staff give Waitaki council a hand
CODC staff give Waitaki council a hand
While councils around the South are forming partnerships to manage their water systems, two have gone a step further and are sharing staff members.
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Pugh offers to step in over rejected mining bid
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Pugh offers to step in over rejected mining bid
West Coast-Tasman MP Maureen Pugh is offering to step in after the proposal to reopen the Spring Creek underground coalmine was rejected.
Greasy road a factor in fatal crash
Greasy road a factor in fatal crash
A senior public servant who died in a car crash near Cardrona in 2022 lost control on a "greasy" road before colliding with another vehicle, a coroner says.
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Lost phone triggers full emergency response
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Lost phone triggers full emergency response
A group of swimmers at Haast were surprised when a full emergency response turned out for their lost phone.
Woman dies in Mt Aspiring tramping fall
Woman dies in Mt Aspiring tramping fall
One person has died following a tramping incident at Mt Aspiring National Park on Saturday.
Unity of Latino culture on show
Unity of Latino culture on show
Members of the Desert Roses bellydance troupe (from left) Vanessa Estupinan, originally from Ecuador, Samantha Bonhomme, from France, Alevtina Redden, of Kazakhstan, Bee Sadalah, from Brazil,...
Plenty of steam and air power on show
Plenty of steam and air power on show
Engines young and old were on display at the Mandeville Fly-in this year.
Rain no match for all that jazz
Rain no match for all that jazz
Plenty of sweat and tears went into organising Riverton’s Blues and Jazz by the Sea festival but when high wind and rain forced organiser Jaimee McCabe to postpone Saturday’s event until yesterday,...