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Crash renews bus fears
Hasty tourism operators are worrying the Automobile Association after a fourth crash involving a tour bus on South Island roads in the past five months.
McDonald’s submitter’s stance ‘distasteful’
McDonald’s submitter’s stance ‘distasteful’
McDonald's Wānaka representatives have accused an opposition submitter of being "distasteful’ during their virtual reply to the commissioning panel this week.
Brothers sentenced for violent acts against family
Brothers sentenced for violent acts against family
Two brothers went on a violent tour of their family members’ homes, breaking down doors and attacking people over mounting grievances, a court has heard.
Filming complete on ‘Pioneers of the South’ series
Filming complete on ‘Pioneers of the South’ series
The great-great grandson of one of Invercargill’s first non-Māori settler women has documented her migration story on film.
Signs, sealed, delivered finally
Signs, sealed, delivered finally
All things must come to an end, and Mataura is finally getting its welcome signs and only a few touches of paint are left to do.
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Fishing firm wants wharf off-limits for safety
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Fishing firm wants wharf off-limits for safety
Tourists have been meandering around a commercial wharf in Fiordland, putting themselves into dangerous situations which could lead to serious injury or even death, a fishing company says.
Driver dies after Balclutha crash
Driver dies after Balclutha crash
A person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Balclutha.
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Concerns over safety of Milton crossing
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Concerns over safety of Milton crossing
A Milton woman says the new positioning of a pedestrian crossing in the town is a death trap and defies logic.
‘Living’ plan to protect land
‘Living’ plan to protect land
The Catlins will have a new "living" plan to help conserve its living landscape, thanks to a combined community and regional authority effort.
14,500 sports fish caught in the Clutha River
14,500 sports fish caught in the Clutha River
Almost a quarter of freshwater sports fish caught in the lower Clutha River have been kept for the table, a year-long survey shows.
Cameras operating by Xmas
Cameras operating by Xmas
A quarter of the CCTV cameras planned to be installed in Invercargill will be operational by Christmas, the city’s council says.
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Denitrification plant scrapped, new water intake floated
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Denitrification plant scrapped, new water intake floated
The proposed denitrification plant for Glenavy has been scrapped in favour of a "much better option".
Transformer empowers
Transformer empowers
New Zealand’s electricity supply has received an early Christmas present following the commissioning of a new transformer at Meridian’s Manapōuri Power Station.
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Letter campaign urges council to delay district plan
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Letter campaign urges council to delay district plan
The Gore District Council has been asked to put a hold on its district plan, potentially costing it upwards of $500,000.
Digging graves shaped view of life and death
Digging graves shaped view of life and death
For the past 40 years, the graves of Hawea’s cemetery have been dug by one humble man, who is now retiring after spending his life providing his community with their eternal resting places.
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Council hits back at new water levy
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Council hits back at new water levy
The new water services levy has the Gore District Council up in arms over future costs to their ratepayers.
Clock now repaired, columns being tested
Clock now repaired, columns being tested
Invercargill's well-known clock has been given a new lease of life ahead of its installation back in Wachner Pl.
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Hopes forecast does not impact perfect conditions
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Hopes forecast does not impact perfect conditions
Keen anglers, looking forward to catching a fish or two over the holiday period, will be keeping their fingers crossed the rain forecast for the next week or so is not enough to spoil the current...
Invercargill’s Christmas lights fall victim to cost-cutting
Invercargill’s Christmas lights fall victim to cost-cutting
Bah humbug — Invercargill’s Christmas street lights will glimmer for the final time this year as the council looks to cut costs.
Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill
Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill
A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dumpsite.