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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
Lack of flow and algae in the Kakanui River estuary this summer is worrying locals.
Family’s start to oyster season marked by 100-strong haul
Family’s start to oyster season marked by 100-strong haul
A delayed start did not diminish the oyster haul for the crew of Iron Maiden.
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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event
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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event
It was hooves versus feet at the inaugural Only Fools and Horses competition in Wedderburn on Saturday, and to no surprise, horses blitzed their human competitors.
Experience new reason to pay visit
Experience new reason to pay visit
People now have another reason to visit Stewart Island.
Hilux world record now NZ’s
Hilux world record now NZ’s
More than 1400 of New Zealand’s most beloved farm utes assembled in a paddock just outside Kingston yesterday, easily smashing a world record held for 15 years by South Africa.
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Outdoor event draws hundreds
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Outdoor event draws hundreds
A little rain could not wash the smiles from people’s faces during the 28th annual Papatowai Challenge on Saturday.
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest
Most scarecrows are made to scare off pests but the ones at the Southland A&P Show helped draw thousands to the inaugural event.
Warning illegal dumping could hit rates
Warning illegal dumping could hit rates
Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, and there are warnings it could result in a rates increase.
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
A sparkling sea of gleaming cars were on display at the North Otago A&P Car Show yesterday.
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Price of power to rise 20%
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Price of power to rise 20%
Electricity prices for Network Waitaki consumers will hike up about 20%, effective from April 1.
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First sections in ‘special housing area’ auctioned off to highest bidders
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First sections in ‘special housing area’ auctioned off to highest bidders
Ex-Queenstown mayor Jim Boult is disappointed a local subdivision originally approved as a ‘special housing area’ didn’t launch with "affordable" sections.
$70,600 raised at Posh Picnic event given to hospital
$70,600 raised at Posh Picnic event given to hospital
Wine may well improve health, especially in Central Otago.
Sixteen injured as cruise ship 'tilts' in Fiordland
Sixteen injured as cruise ship 'tilts' in Fiordland
Sixteen people were injured when cruise ship Crown Princess was hit by heavy seas near Milford Sound earlier this week.
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Brad Pitt due to start filming near Queenstown
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Brad Pitt due to start filming near Queenstown
Hollywood heavyweight Brad Pitt is understood to be in Queenstown.
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Lake level changes approved
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Lake level changes approved
Proposed changes to lake levels have been approved for Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau, but they fall well short of what power giant Meridian Energy wanted.
Over 500 stranded trout saved
Over 500 stranded trout saved
Stranded fish have been rescued from isolated pools in Central Otago as the dry weather takes hold.
Lunches made at school despite cost
Lunches made at school despite cost
While debate over Associate Education Minister David Seymour’s revamped school lunch programme rages on, one Southland school has quietly enjoyed another option — albeit at a cost.
Dumped cars and carcasses costing Southlanders
Dumped cars and carcasses costing Southlanders
Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, with warnings it could result in a rates increase.
Hilux drivers wanted for world record bid
Hilux drivers wanted for world record bid
A Kingston woman is calling for all Hilux drivers near and far to grab their keys and join her in setting a world record.
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Postie bikers go 2500km for prostate cancer
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Postie bikers go 2500km for prostate cancer
The male got through when six men fundraising for the Prostate Cancer Foundation finally shifted saddle-sore backsides from their Honda CT110 "Postie bikes" at Bluff’s Stirling Point on Thursday.