Lucky escape after van crashes near Lake Hāwea
The occupants of a campervan had a lucky escape after crashing on the way into Lake Hāwea this morning.
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About 11,000 Waitaki connections affected by power cut
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About 11,000 Waitaki connections affected by power cut
Thousands of Waitaki power consumers fell victim to a once-in-a-decade power cut on Saturday.
Airport to start $12m terminal extension
Airport to start $12m terminal extension
Queenstown Airport is set to start the next major project in its capital development programme.
Improved pit design outlined by miner
Improved pit design outlined by miner
Santana Minerals has worked out a way to halve the amount of rock it needs to waste before it reaches its Central Otago payload.
Tourist vehicle sent 'spinning' in Balclutha train collision
Tourist vehicle sent 'spinning' in Balclutha train collision
A tourist had to be rescued from a badly damaged vehicle "sent spinning" in a collision with a train at a Balclutha level crossing this morning.
Hills’ wetlands work boon for game birds
Hills’ wetlands work boon for game birds
As Otago duck-shooters ready their decoys and check their gear ahead of the game bird season opening this Saturday, an Omakau farming couple are being praised for their efforts in preserving vital wetland habitats.
Mystery as man found in pool of blood in Queenstown
Mystery as man found in pool of blood in Queenstown
A 33-year old foreign national found in a pool of blood has serious head injuries after apparently falling down a steep bank in central Queenstown this morning.
Worker on South Canterbury farm claims she was 'roped' into cocaine plot
Worker on South Canterbury farm claims she was 'roped' into cocaine plot
A Colombian national “roped” into importing cocaine while working on a South Canterbury farm has lost her fight to avoid a conviction.
Council meeting resistance on pool costs
Council meeting resistance on pool costs
The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.
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Plant closed to secure jobs
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Plant closed to secure jobs
A Southland recycling company has decided to close the doors of one of its plants to ensure the long-term future of its operations and secure the jobs of about 80 people with disabilities, the...
‘Oh my God, that’s a moose’, Canadian hikers say
‘Oh my God, that’s a moose’, Canadian hikers say
Three Canadian hikers say they saw what they believe to be a moose as they completed the Kepler Track in Fiordland last month.
Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
Southerners 'not enthusiastic' about pool inspections
The cost of getting a pool registered in Invercargill has irked some residents not wanting to pay up.
Police called after man spotted driving naked
Police called after man spotted driving naked
If you want police attention, it appears doing something naked will attract it — quite quickly.
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Review of staff numbers inevitable as budget honed
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Review of staff numbers inevitable as budget honed
A review of Waitaki District Council staffing is inevitable as it finalises a budget for the next few years.
Two injured in crash
Two injured in crash
Two people have been injured after a crash on State Highway 6 near the Kawarau Falls area yesterday.
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Challenged over disclosure
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Challenged over disclosure
The Waitaki District Council is being challenged over the disclosure of an August 2024 Environment Court decision, potentially impacting its proposed district plan process.
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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration
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‘Friends for life’ reunite for 125th jubilee celebration
A southern rugby club’s 125th jubilee weekend brought out former players from across the Ditch while some stalwarts of the club have been celebrating its milestones since the 1960s.
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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation
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QLDC rejects wastewater allegation
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has rejected Otago Regional Council allegations the Hāwea Wastewater Treatment Plant is overloaded and suffering from under-investment by the council.
Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators
Baby blue Bentley sought by The Carlin’s liquidators
Receivers appointed to one of the companies associated with late Queenstown developer Kevin Carlin have turned their attention to a luxury vehicle.
‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride
‘Passionate advocate’ to be honoured at ride
Black bands emblazoned with "Reece" will be worn by the 100 riders on the annual Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Chopper Appeal Bike Ride.