A trust protecting one of the world’s rarest penguin species says its local population is at crisis point. Three yellow-eyed penguins died at Curio Bay in the Catlins over the New Year, bringing the coastal colony’s population down to a single nesting pair. DOC operations manager for the Murihiku Di
Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was seen travelling at excessive speeds south of Dunedin. On Saturday 5 January, an Aprilia SV1000 motorcycle was spotted by Police travelling on State Highway 1, near the township of Waihola, at 199km/h. “The speed this rider reached is beyo
Two former workmates at the iconic Mount Linton Station are set to clash in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Jacob Mackie and Allen Gregory, who are both 25, will go head to head in the Otago/Southland regional final in Milton next month. “I can’t wait. I really enjoy the challenge of competing. It
Twenty-year-old professional James Fouche showed a glimpse of his outstanding potential when he cleared out from a select group to claim the overall honours in the men’s road race at the Vantage Elite and Under 23 Road National Championships in Napier on Sunday. Fouche, who has been re-signed with U
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to allow extra time on their journeys with two months of roadworks about to start. Road works on State Highway 6 near Queenstown. 13 December Travellers between Queenstown and Cromwell this month and next are being warned to allow for roadworks and delays
A trust protecting one of the world’s rarest penguin species says its local population is at crisis point. Three yellow-eyed penguins died at Curio Bay in the Catlins over the New Year, bringing the coastal colony’s population down to a single nesting pair. DOC operations manager for the Murihiku Di
Southlanders are going all out for Daffodil Day this year, and the Cancer Society event has transformed into a month-long event over the years.
Otago Southland Cancer Society southern community manager Gavin Booth said the great thing about Daffodil Day is that Southlanders get behind the cause every year.
Cafes,
I'm Katie, and I'm MAD, M-A-D.
I mean, I have self-diagnosed Mother's Attention Deficit. More specifically, a unique and rare branch called CAD — Cooking Attention Deficit.
Because of my condition, I've been almost entirely banned from the kitchen. The task causes procrastination
Gore District Council has dropped its support for the Government's Head Start local government reforms — not because it wants amalgamation, but because it wants residents to get a vote.
The decision, made Tuesday, shifts the district's position toward the Local Government Commission process, which requires any
Around 440,000 New Zealanders aren't enrolled to vote — and the deadline to fix that is October 25.
The Electoral Commission is posting 3.6 million enrolment packs to enrolled voters from August 17 to 22, ahead of the 2026 General Election on November 7. The packs let
A trust protecting one of the world’s rarest penguin species says its local population is at crisis point. Three yellow-eyed penguins died at Curio Bay in the Catlins over the New Year, bringing the coastal colony’s population down to a single nesting pair. DOC operations manager for the Murihiku Di
Three of New Zealand’s finest young drivers will take on some of the best in the world for championship honours, and the international spotlight, when the Castrol Toyota Racing Series blasts off this weekend in Cromwell. The series – which has seen F1 drivers Lance Stroll, Daniil Kvyat, Lando Norris
Southern DHB continues to plan for the two-day strike by members of the New Zealand Resident Doctors’ Association (NZRDA), due to take place on Tuesday 15 January and Wednesday 16 January. Non-urgent, planned surgeries and some outpatient appointments will be postponed and rescheduled as a result of
Two students from Southland Girls’ High School have been selected for the trip of a lifetime to the United States. Sarah Humphries, 17, and Kayla Calder, 16, have been chosen to attend the 4-H Congress in Bozeman, Montana in July. They’re among six TeenAg members from across New Zealand picked to ta
Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist was seen travelling at excessive speeds south of Dunedin. On Saturday 5 January, an Aprilia SV1000 motorcycle was spotted by Police travelling on State Highway 1, near the township of Waihola, at 199km/h. “The speed this rider reached is beyo
Two former workmates at the iconic Mount Linton Station are set to clash in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Jacob Mackie and Allen Gregory, who are both 25, will go head to head in the Otago/Southland regional final in Milton next month. “I can’t wait. I really enjoy the challenge of competing. It
Twenty-year-old professional James Fouche showed a glimpse of his outstanding potential when he cleared out from a select group to claim the overall honours in the men’s road race at the Vantage Elite and Under 23 Road National Championships in Napier on Sunday. Fouche, who has been re-signed with U
The NZ Transport Agency is warning motorists to allow extra time on their journeys with two months of roadworks about to start. Road works on State Highway 6 near Queenstown. 13 December Travellers between Queenstown and Cromwell this month and next are being warned to allow for roadworks and delays
