Announcement

News Desk

News Desk's Work 880 Articles
Gore Seeks Community Input on Water Rules
Gore Seeks Community Input on Water Rules
Councils   -   Jun 03, 2026

Gore District Council wants residents to weigh in on the rules that govern their water supply. The Water Services Bylaw is up for review as part of the council's regular statutory cycle. The bylaw sets out who is responsible for what when it comes to drinking water — from

Tangled Whale Freed After Four Day Ordeal
Tangled Whale Freed After Four Day Ordeal
News   -   Jun 03, 2026

A Southern Right Whale tangled in a cray pot line for four days has been freed by marine experts off Stewart Island. A fisherman spotted the stuck whale on Saturday and stayed with it until Department of Conservation staff could form a rescue plan. The rope had wrapped around the

Police Seek Witnesses to Balclutha Car Attack
Police Seek Witnesses to Balclutha Car Attack
News   -   Jun 02, 2026

Police want to hear from anyone who saw a vehicle deliberately driven at pedestrians in Balclutha last month. A person was struck and moderately injured when a car with four occupants was driven intentionally towards groups of people on Clyde Street, near Lanark Street, around 2am on Sunday May 17.

Wilding Conifer Funds Won't Solve Region Issues
Wilding Conifer Funds Won't Solve Region Issues
Councils   -   Jun 02, 2026

New government funding for wilding conifers will not solve Southland's problems. Environment Southland biosecurity team leader plants Jolie Hazley welcomed the $79 million nationwide boost announced this week but warned it had limits at a committee meeting last Wednesday. "I'm not expecting that any new

New Council Utes Break Down During Testing
New Council Utes Break Down During Testing
Councils   -   Jun 02, 2026

Environment Southland is buying hybrid utes despite one breaking down during testing in remote hill country. Last week a committee approved replacing up to four vehicles with three BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrids, even after a test drive went wrong. Hydrology specialist Michael McDonald was testing the ute when its

King's Birthday Honours Recognise 200 New Zealanders
King's Birthday Honours Recognise 200 New Zealanders
News   -   Jun 01, 2026

The following people have been recognised with awards in the King's Birthday Honours 2026. The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the said Order: Mrs Susan Jean Hassall, ONZM, JP - For services to education Professor Elizabeth Mary Rata - For services to

Gore Council Resolves Conduct Complaints
Gore Council Resolves Conduct Complaints
Councils   -   Jun 01, 2026

Gore District Council has resolved two code of conduct complaints against councillors. The complaints were dealt with internally and are now closed, ending weeks of community speculation about what had happened behind closed doors. Mayor Ben Bell said the process worked as designed. "The Code of Conduct exists for

Watch: Beef and Eggs Breakfast Claims Big Health Benefits
Watch: Beef and Eggs Breakfast Claims Big Health Benefits
Health & Wellbeing   -   May 30, 2026

Biology student and health content creator Max German says a simple change to his breakfast routine has helped him stay lean, reduce cravings, and feel fuller for longer. In a recent video, German revealed he has eaten the same breakfast every day for more than a year – a meal consisting

Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Your link has expired. Please request a new one.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Great! You've successfully signed up.
Welcome back! You've successfully signed in.
Success! You now have access to additional content.