Resource consent approved for massive Wanaka film studio development
The $280 million development could create 6000 jobs across New Zealand.
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Unvaccinated councillor trespassed after attempt to attend council meeting
Councillor Lee Vandervis has been trespassed for three months.
Supermarket slasher guilty: Frenzied attack over not being able to buy beer
Luke James Lambert, 42, appeared in the High Court at Dunedin this morning.
Vaccination compulsory at Otago Uni next year
Acting vice-chancellor Prof Helen Nicholson said it had not been an easy decision.
Hospital close to 'Code Black' full capacity
Rare Code Black would mean patients being discharged to open up more beds.
Crash death: Texting driver sentenced to home detention
The head-on collision killed Arrowtown teenager Allanah Walker last year.
The life and trials of a publican, as discovered on a South Island road trip
If publicans had the time to do so, they'd wholly endorse this pub-centric road trip.
Nats' rising star: Erica Stanford a protege of Nikki Kaye
The demoted and promoted National MPs speak after learning the Luxon lexicon.
Man arrested after pulling knife over vaccine pass, injuring cop
The police officer most likely has a broken hand.
Queenstown's billion-dollar 'Alpine Britomart' fast-track bid
Residential, hospitality, and retail precinct planned for CBD.
Queenstown developer's lockdown breach 'simply an oversight'
Min Yang, 42, admitted breaching lockdown rules in court this morning.
Firearms incident in Winton, one person thought to be injured
The local school and kindergarten are in lockdown as a precaution.
Stranger strips to sneakers, jumps on car roof then falls off
He damaged the vehicle before falling off and injuring his right leg.
130ha farm pivotal in Tarras development proposal
"We didn't want to lose that farm. It didn't make sense to us."
Car crashes into Otago Harbour
The car came to rest against the ramp of a nearby boat shed.
Highlanders party: All Blacks KO-ed, England star punched, furniture torched
Two Highlanders test stars need medical treatment - and police were called to wild party
Weird and wonderful: Out of the ordinary ways to see New Zealand
Innovative ways are needed to discover what lies in, on and under Aotearoa.
NZ's 'most isolated man' gets vaccinated
It takes a two-day walk to get from the Long residence at Gorge River to the nearest town.
Former livestock agent avoids jail after fraud of more than $1m
John Williams of Balclutha was sentenced in court this morning,
'Just been dumped': Dark times predicted for Queenstown without wage subsidy
Queenstown qualified for subsidies while Auckland was in Alert Level 4.
Bystanders try to stop drunk man from driving after he was kicked out of bar
The 20-year-old was nearly five times the legal limit.
Wānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation list
Another popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.
Dunedin Casino refit wins design award
The Grand Casino had to look grand, elegant and impressive.
The days when produce was grown on Dunedin's doorstep
Almost a century ago 24 Chinese market gardens flourished on the fertile Taieri plains.
'Idiotic': Arrest after laser shone at rescue helicopter
The pilot was able to pinpoint where the beam was coming from.
'Mad, bad and dangerous': Drink-driver banned indefinitely
Even his counsel Rhona Daysh condemned his behaviour.
Coroner investigating man's death 12 days after vaccine
Rory James Nairn, 26, died at the home he shared with his fiancee.
Survivors furious after disgraced bishop approached abuse inquiry
'You wait and slowly you realise the rescue party isn't coming.'
Some Otago restaurants pass on checking vaccine passes
'Discrimination' blamed by at least one eatery as restaurants close.
Have dog, will travel: Pet-friendly hotels around New Zealand
Don't leave your best friend behind this summer.
'Where do we stand?': Confusion over how new Covid settings will work
The whole South Island will move into the orange traffic light setting on Thursday.
Building company fails after 12 months owing nearly 170K
The liquidators have also become aware of several disputes relating to the company.
Inmate erupts at sentencing over assault of prison officer
The man leaped to his feet, spewing a barrage of four-lettered expletives.
Traffic lights call: South Island reacts to orange
West Coast mayor relieved they aren't being "punished" in lead-up to Christmas.