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Wastewater failure at Hāwea plant ‘no surprise’
A second Queenstown Lakes wastewater treatment plant’s failure provides further evidence of under-investment in infrastructure exposed by rapid population growth, a regional councillor says.
Streams drop back down to good levels for fishing
Streams drop back down to good levels for fishing
So far we have escaped the worst of the weather affecting areas to the north and let us hope it stays that way until the end of the season.
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Second stage of wind farm bigger
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Second stage of wind farm bigger
From earth moving to managing about 150 contractors a day, Gore’s Stuart Davie is making sure the Kaiwera Downs wind farm runs smoothly and leaves the land how it was found.
Mortgage costs significantly outstrip rents
Mortgage costs significantly outstrip rents
It is getting harder for renters to find and afford homes in the Wānaka/Hāwea area, with rents having increased by 4% over the last year.
Forget the weather, ‘Wheels’ is unstoppa-bull
Forget the weather, ‘Wheels’ is unstoppa-bull
Billie Mull, 6, from Myrtleford, Victoria, stands in front of a D10 Caterpillar bulldozer, belonging to OceanaGold, at the first day of the final Wheels at Wānaka yesterday.
Reprieve for stallholders as ban decided on
Reprieve for stallholders as ban decided on
Stallholders on Queenstown’s waterfront have been given a reprieve from being ejected from the town centre altogether.
Crash levels post at Oamaru crossing
Crash levels post at Oamaru crossing
A vehicle apparently being driven at speed hit a railway level crossing alarm post in Oamaru today, knocking it out of the ground.
Vintage tractor on show
Vintage tractor on show
Wānaka's wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the country’s biggest diesel enthusiasts at the very last Wheels at Wānaka show on Good Friday.
Freeze could lead to maintenance spiralling: expert
Freeze could lead to maintenance spiralling: expert
A potential funding freeze for Invercargill’s heritage buildings could result in spiraling maintenance, an expert has warned.
Electric tram seen as solution to traffic congestion
Electric tram seen as solution to traffic congestion
A public transport expert believes Queenstown’s chronic traffic congestion — in Frankton Rd, in particular — can be solved by a modern electric tram carrying up to 200 passengers.
Record number of entries for Gold Guitars
Record number of entries for Gold Guitars
In its golden 50th anniversary year, Gore’s famed country music competition has received a record-breaking number of entries.
McIntosh reappointed for two years
McIntosh reappointed for two years
Southland District Council chief executive Cameron McIntosh has been reappointed for a further two years.
Sisters ride their way to TV screens
Sisters ride their way to TV screens
From Beaumont to Hollywood?
Going with the flow
Going with the flow
Muttonbirds (titi) ride the currents near Solander Island.
Southern home for royal car
Southern home for royal car
Gerry Shaw is not one for fuss, nor is he a royalist, but the keen car collector is now the proud owner of a Rolls-Royce used by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.
Failed Frankton restaurant fined over paua
$18,000 fine for under-sized paua
The owner of a failed Chinese restaurant in Frankton has been fined $18,000 for having under-sized pāua.
Successful second go at Pukaki
Successful second go at Pukaki
A self-proclaimed "Newfie Zealander" has swum the entire length of Lake Pukaki — and is believed to be just the second person to do so.
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Closed-door meetings over tensions between mayor and council boss
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Closed-door meetings over tensions between mayor and council boss
Tensions at the top of the Invercargill City Council seem to have been resolved following a closed-door investigation.
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'Archaic' Easter bylaws slammed
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'Archaic' Easter bylaws slammed
Wānaka’s business community have mixed feelings about Easter trading bylaws with one calling the rules "archaic".
Warning heritage buildings at risk over funding freeze
Warning heritage buildings at risk over funding freeze
A potential funding freeze for Invercargill’s heritage buildings could result in spiralling maintenance, an expert has warned.