Toxic algae warning for Southland rivers
Toxic algae has been found in three Southland rivers, prompting a warning for water users and people walking their dogs.
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Positive vibes all round from National Model T Club’s tour
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Positive vibes all round from National Model T Club’s tour
Driving around Southland at the weekend, you might have thought you had taken a trip back more than 100 years.
New three-strike system for recycling
New three-strike system for recycling
A new "three-strikes" system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.
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Dolphins on river detours
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Dolphins on river detours
Hector's dolphins have been enjoying a freshwater detour up the Turnbull and Okuru Rivers at Haast and locals believe they are chasing mullet.
Motorcycyclist killed in Central Otago crash
Motorcycyclist killed in Central Otago crash
A motorcyclist found in a critical condition after a crash near Bannockburn died at the scene last night.
Fergburger customer shocked at racial slur on receipt
Fergburger customer shocked at racial slur on receipt
A Queenstown tourist was left in shock when a receipt from famous burger joint Fergburger contained a racial slur.
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Happy over school’s viability
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Happy over school’s viability
The finances of a Southland school prompted concerns from the auditor-general and the Ministry of Education — but the board says it is now confident in its "ongoing viability".
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Trial of Thames St pedestrian zone
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Trial of Thames St pedestrian zone begins today
The Waitaki District Council has ratified a six-week trial of pedestrianisation in the Oamaru CBD.
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New principal fell in love with the South
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New principal fell in love with the South
A new southern principal is looking forward to grabbing life "by the horns" as he swaps Auckland’s traffic jams for rural peace and quiet.
Race again central as couple renew vows
Race again central as couple renew vows
Ten years ago, Mark “Sharky” Smoothy and Alyssa Coe stopped in their tracks during Challenge Wanaka to profess their love for and commitment to each other.
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Call for change: ‘Milford is just chaos’
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Call for change: ‘Milford is just chaos’
The gateway to New Zealand’s jewel in the crown is a mishmash of decaying buildings owned by angst-ridden tourism bosses, many with flaky permissions to be there.
Central Otago rates rise increased to 14.03%
Central Otago rates rise increased to 14.03%
Central Otago communities may be "blessed", but they are also facing even higher rates bills than anticipated just three weeks ago.
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Regional deal proposal in pipeline
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Regional deal proposal in pipeline
A pitch for a regional deal with central government from Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago will be put in front of each council before a proposal is finalised.
Recycling rule breakers could lose bins
Recycling rule breakers could lose bins
A new ‘three-strikes’ system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.
Mt Iron reserve closures continue
Mt Iron reserve closures continue
Wanaka's Mt Iron Reserve was periodically closed to the public at the weekend, following a lengthy period of hot, dry weather causing tinder-dry vegetation conditions and extreme fire risks.
Houses 'very lucky' to escape damage in fire
Houses 'very lucky' to escape damage in fire
A North Canterbury helicopter pilot says locals were very lucky to escape property damage, after a scrub fire in Hurunui over the weekend.
Tournament promotes healthy choices
Tournament promotes healthy choices
An inaugural tournament tapping into the diverse North Otago Pasifika community focused on participation with an underlying health message in Oamaru at the weekend.
Hot weather draws crowds to A&P show
Hot weather draws crowds to A&P show
Ice creams melted and crowds flocked to the pavilion for a respite from the searing heat at the Mt Benger A&P Show in Roxburgh on Saturday.
Power restored after over 400 affected by outage
Power restored after over 400 affected by outage
Power has been restored after more than 400 Aurora customers were once again without power due to an unplanned outage this morning.
National Lamb Day goes down well
National Lamb Day goes down well
More than 250 people whiled away a sunny day at Totara Estate on Saturday for National Lamb Day 2025.