Coach, father remembered for his dedication, support
A Southland club rugby coach, who died on Sunday aged 26, has been remembered for his energy and calm manner.
Help sought over 'suspicious' house fire
Help sought over 'suspicious' house fire
Police are appealing for information as they investigate a "suspicious" house fire in Cobden.
West Coast mayors welcome anti-abuse guide
West Coast mayors welcome anti-abuse guide
Grey District mayor Tania Gibson says anyone thinking of standing for council in September should work out in advance how they will handle personal abuse. Especially if they’re women.
Cromwell homes project aimed at visitor market
Cromwell homes project aimed at visitor market
The backer of a new 47-home Cromwell development says the project will help ease the area's visitor accommodation shortage.
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Company fined for wetland herbicide damage
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Company fined for wetland herbicide damage
A North Otago helicopter company has been fined for spraying glyphosate-laced herbicide over a swathe of native plants at a Waitaki Valley wetland, actions that will take up two 20 years to undo, documents reveal.
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Planned film studio could have ‘massive flow-on effect’
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Planned film studio could have ‘massive flow-on effect’
A proposed $200m Queenstown film studio flagged for fast-track approval could have a "massive flow-on effect" for the region, making it easier to attract projects to the South, an industry leader says.
Heavy rain and wind in forecast for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and wind in forecast for parts of South Island
Parts of the South are in store for a wet and windy Saturday.
Documents reveal extent of problems
Documents reveal extent of problems
Problems with the Southland Hospital's "too small" emergency department are outlined in information prepared for former Health Minister Shane Reti in December 2024.
Overall rate rise of 7.11% approved in draft
Overall rate rise of 7.11% approved in draft
Invercargill City councillors have shaved 2% off the overall rate rise forecast in its draft annual plan.
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'So excited': $3bn inland port plan hailed
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'So excited': $3bn inland port plan hailed
A planned $3 billion inland port in South Otago has been hailed as "the biggest thing to happen in the rural South in our lifetime".
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Australian appointed as airport chief executive
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Australian appointed as airport chief executive
Australian aviation executive Shane O’Hare will take over the controls at Queenstown Airport from mid-September.
Game council lauds wapiti application
Game council lauds wapiti application
The New Zealand Game Animal Council says protecting wapiti deer would preserve an unparalleled opportunity for a hunting icon.
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Woolworths plans new Queenstown store
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Woolworths plans new Queenstown store
A resource consent application has been lodged for a Woolworths supermarket in Queenstown’s Ladies Mile.
Executive defends consultant use
Executive defends consultant use
West Coast Regional Council chief executive Darryl Lew is defending the council’s use of consultancy firms for resource consents, while also hitting back at criticisms made from Cr Allan Birchfield.
Ex-mayor favours district re-think
Ex-mayor favours district re-think
No to amalgamation but yes to a reorganisation, says a former Gore mayor, who believes it is time for organisation of districts to start making a bit more sense.
$200m film hub plan for Queenstown
$200m film hub plan for Queenstown
The backer of a proposed $200 million Queenstown film studio earmarked for fast-track approval says it will create hundreds of jobs and boost the local economy.
Southland Hospital struggling with 'too small' ED
Southland Hospital struggling with 'too small' ED
Problems with Southland Hospital's "too small" emergency department are outlined in information prepared for former Health Minister Shane Reti in December 2024.
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Tiny home embodies ‘bigger vision’ for way of living
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Tiny home embodies ‘bigger vision’ for way of living
Carlee Moulton has been used to living in tight spaces while working on super yachts.
Overnight parking to be banned
Overnight parking to be banned
A lakeside Queenstown street plagued by poor behaviour by freedom campers over the past six months will soon have a ban on overnight parking.
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Councillor’s attendance questioned
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Councillor’s attendance questioned
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has hit out at an attempt by a councillor to ask for details about museum build costs, saying if he turned up to meetings he would be aware of the money involved.