Regions

New summaries to make freshwater information more accessible

Environment Southland has released a set of new catchment summaries designed to make freshwater science information more accessible to the public.

Road's kink unexplained, not a problem

Road's kink unexplained, not a problem

Founded in 1856 as Tokomairiro School, Tokomairiro High School is one of New Zealand's oldest.

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$3m school redevelopment on new site

A concept image of the new St Joseph’s School in the grounds of St Kevin’s College (centre front)...

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$3m school redevelopment on new site announced

A $3 million-plus redevelopment of St Joseph’s School in Oamaru on a new site at St Kevin’s College has been formally announced.

Queenstown Lakes residents sick of ‘hopium’

Queenstown Lakes residents sick of ‘hopium’

Queenstown Lakes residents are wary of proposals providing a false sense of hope in the face of ongoing pressure as the fastest-growing district in Otago, a regional councillor says.

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Lower lake levels floated to expand hydro storage

Lake Te Anau and the township. Photo: Getty Images

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Lower lake levels floated to expand hydro storage

Picturesque Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri may have new minimum levels as Meridian Energy signals it wants more hydro storage.

Hope for ‘better start’ to oyster season

Barnes Wild Bluff Oysters general manager Graeme Wright is looking forward to the start of the...

Hope for ‘better start’ to oyster season

Business as usual is what one oyster oracle is predicting for the start of the season.

Grader stalled on steep terrain before man's death

Grader death ruled accidental by coroner

A Roxburgh man died at Beaumont Station when his grader stalled on a slope that was too steep, a coroner has found.

Serious crash on Lindis Pass

The crash has closed part of SH8. Photo: NZTA/Waka Kotahi

Serious crash on Lindis Pass

Three people have been injured in a serious crash on the Lindis Pass.

Teens accused of serious assaults in Queenstown park

Two teenagers have been arrested after serious assaults in a Queenstown park which left their victims needing hospital treatment.

Standards won’t be eased: govt

Fast-tracking approval of veterinary medicines and agrichemicals in New Zealand will not mean an easing of safety standards, the government says.

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Tiwai power bid interest ‘encouraging’

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Tiwai power bid interest ‘encouraging’

A proposal to supply 200MW of power to Tiwai Point - above and beyond what it usually uses - closes today and interest is said to be strong.

Gold, silver won in London

New Zealand Whisky Collection head distiller Michael Byars proudly shows off his two award...

Gold, silver won in London

An Oamaru whisky company has made its mark on the world stage.

Council reports rise in health and safety events

Invercargill City Council councillors and staff are under scrutiny after building consent process...

Council reports rise in health and safety events

A southern council has reported an increase in health and safety events, including abuse and "challenging behaviour". The Invercargill City Council released the information for a recent committee...