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Celltower labelled ‘obscene’
A newly constructed cellphone tower in Queenstown is proving controversial with residents.
'Grim' picture for health needs in Wānaka: report
'Grim' picture for health needs in Wānaka: report
Some Queenstown Lakes communities have to travel seven hours for medical appointments and pay for healthcare that's free in other parts of the district, a new report says.
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Businesses ‘happy’ with street’s beautification
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Businesses ‘happy’ with street’s beautification
Businesses are buoyant in Milton as the latest phase of a long-running civic improvement project concludes.
'I’ve never received so many threatening emails'
'I’ve never received so many threatening emails'
A Queenstown councillor says he has 'never received so many threatening emails' in the wake Cr Niki Gladding's decision to leak information about plans to discharge wastewater into the Shotover River.
‘Tough decisions’ as LTP approved
‘Tough decisions’ as LTP approved
The Gore District Council approved the long-term plan for the next ten years at a meeting last night, amid scattered heckles and a dire situation for ratepayers in Gore.
Man injured in plane crash still critically ill
Man injured in plane crash still critically ill
The man injured in Saturday’s fatal plane crash near Lake Hāwea remains in a critical condition in Dunedin Hospital.
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Mine extension application lacks CIA
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Mine extension application lacks CIA
OceanaGold has applied for its Macraes mine extension without a cultural impact assessment, a matter "reluctantly" acknowledged by iwi representatives.
Warmer transition into winter expected
Warmer transition into winter expected
Aside from a "significant rainfall event" in early April, the slide into winter is expected to be warmer than average across the southern regions.
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Justice but no ‘closure’ after killer jailed
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Justice but no ‘closure’ after killer jailed
The high-school sweetheart of a man stabbed to death on an Invercargill street says she will never have closure — even after his killer was jailed for life.
Police called to dispute
Police called to dispute
Police were called to the Gore District Council last night after a verbal dispute between members of the public.
Peafowl set to get new home
Peafowl set to get new home
Gore's beloved peafowl are to be re-homed after the council said it had received numerous complaints about the wellbeing of the birds.
Petition to seal roads rejected
Petition to seal roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Playground plans released; work starts soon
Playground plans released; work starts soon
A major redevelopment of Lions Park in Te Anau will transform the popular space into Southland’s latest destination playground, the Southland District Council says.
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Aust not welcoming Chinese ship
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Aust not welcoming Chinese ship
A Chinese ship which berthed in Bluff in late February and then headed south to explore has got the backs up of a few high-powered politicians across the ditch.
Recycling centre blaze likely caused by battery: Fenz
Recycling centre blaze likely caused by battery: Fenz
A fire which broke out last week at the Wakatipu Recycling Centre in Queenstown is believed to have been started by a battery — which is turning out to be far from a rare occurrence.
Bridge to be replaced by ’26
Bridge to be replaced by ’26
A contract has been awarded to build a single lane replacement for the 126-year-old Kakanui Bridge, on the coastal scenic route south of Oamaru.
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
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Fly-tipping at Beach Rd dump disappointing: mayor
Fly-tippers have left rubbish strewn at one of two historic Beach Rd dumps cleaned up by the Waitaki District Council in a multimillion-dollar operation.
Petition to seal Southern roads rejected
Petition to seal Southern roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Hunter likely died during West Coast river crossing - coroner
Hunter likely died during West Coast river crossing - coroner
A Danish hunter who died on the West Coast likely drowned after being swept away in a river crossing mishap after heavy rain in unfamiliar terrain, a coroner has found.
Kea caught cavorting on a chopper
Kea caught cavorting on a chopper
A young kea puts on an impressive display after landing on the back of an Otago-Southland Rescue Helicopter near the Mintaro Hutt on the Milford Track.