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Wind farm decision time extended to legal maximum

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Wind farm decision time extended to legal maximum

The decision on whether the Slopedown wind farm, near Wyndham, in Southland, will go ahead has been delayed again, but will definitely be delivered on March 18.

Lake Hāwea homicide: Date set for husband's trial

Robert White is accused of murdering his wife Karen. Photo: Facebook

Lake Hāwea homicide: Date set for husband's trial

A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his wife in Lake Hāwea last year.

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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire

The fire that destroyed the Roxburgh town hall and entertainment centre last month. PHOTO:...

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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire

Residents are grieving the loss of the Roxburgh town hall and entertainment centre and wondering what is happening about its replacement.

Former councillor in dispute over gorse

Photos taken by the Invercargill City Council show a section overgrown with gorse. PHOTOS:...

Former councillor in dispute over gorse

A former two-term Invercargill city councillor is battling the organisation she once represented over an unkempt section.

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Criticism after water outages

Clinton residents Sue West (left) and Irene Strawn fill up at a public freshwater tap in Clinton...

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Criticism after water outages

Residents are repeating calls for improvements in council communications following further drinking water issues in South Otago during the weekend.

'Disgusted': Another complaint about Fergburger workers

There have been two complaints about staff at the popular Queenstown restaurant in a month. Photo...

'Disgusted': Another complaint about Fergburger workers

Fergburger is again fending off allegations its staff are unprofessional, after a customer complained about workers allegedly making sexual remarks about her.

Fire restrictions eased in parts of Otago

Fire restrictions eased in parts of Otago

Fire restrictions have been eased in parts of Otago as cooler autumn conditions begin to take hold.

Gore teen shot roadworker in leg during spree

Lawyer blames 'youthful stupidity' for teen's air gun spree

A teenager shot an air gun at members of the public in Gore, before targeting a roadworker, a court has heard.

New ‘town square’ planned for Three Parks

The future location of the "new town square" in front of Mitre 10 in Three Parks. PHOTO: RAWAN SAADI

New ‘town square’ planned for Three Parks

A proposed "new town square" between Wānaka and Albert Town will include a movie theatre, a pub, boutique eateries and retailers — but so far, no McDonald’s.

'Unsafe and rushed': Leary slams powerline consent

Local resident Tony Drozdzak and MP Ingrid Leary say the new power poles will be dangerous. Photo...

'Unsafe and rushed': Leary slams powerline consent

Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri MP Ingrid Leary.

Man dies after being hit by car in Gibbston Valley

An investigation has been launched into the death of a man on State Highway 6 after he was struck by a vehicle in Gibbston Valley last night.

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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’

Waitaki Girls’ High School. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’

A 14-year-old girl had her head "smashed" into the ground by an older student in the second assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month.

Hilux world record now NZ’s

Toyota Hiluxes abound at the GWD Toyota Hilux world record attempt in Kingston yesterday. PHOTO:...

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.

Experience new reason to pay visit

Rakuira/Stewart Island. Photo: ODT files

Experience new reason to pay visit

People now have another reason to visit Stewart Island.

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Outdoor event draws hundreds

Competitors in the Papatowai Challenge are in good spirits as they set off on the 15.5km walk and...

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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.

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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event

Race runner Pascal Saker gallops along the track on the back of a hobby horse. PHOTO: BRAD SPIERS

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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.

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