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Tuesday 27th June, 2017
Southern motorists are being urged to take extra care on the roads this time of year as areas of black ice emerge.
After yesterday's big freeze, light rain on the roads turned to black ice in the Otago Lakes area, and elsewhere in the district.
Police say although the roads look wet, and the sun may not be shining, this creates a false impression for drivers.
Incidents on the roads this morning include two vehicles that flipped on Malaghans Road in the Queenstown area.
These did not result in any serious injuries.
Friday 02nd June, 2017
New research from the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has shown one in five girls and nearly one in 10 boys have experienced unwanted sexual contact.
Researcher Dr Melanie Beres, of the University of Otago, says the findings show abuse is a persistent problem in adolescent relationships.
Monday 22nd May, 2017
Paul Dee was killed on 28 April 2017 in an ATV side by side buggy roll-over, a stone’s throw from his Waihao Downs home, near Waimate.
Tuesday 09th May, 2017
Police in the lower South Island are seeking Tony Ashley Gorrie, who failed to appear for court in Napier, but has strong ties to the south.
Southern Police want to speak to Tony Ashley Gorrie in relation to a number of matters and want to hear from anyone who has seen him or knows where he is.
Friday 05th May, 2017
There is new evidence that the Mental Health system is under increasing strain.
The opposition's health spokesperson says waiting times for young people to be seen by mental health and addiction services is lengthening.
Wednesday 03rd May, 2017
The Commerce Commission has rejected the idea of Fairfax and NZME merging into one very large media organisation.
The decision has been welcomed by the E tū union.
E tū’s Senior Industrial Officer, Paul Tolich says the decision recognises there are more than commercial interests at stake.
He says the role of journalism is to hold to account the business interests and forces in our society, and believes the merger would have undermined that.
Tolich says is the only way we will make news media and journalism a viable business and occupation in New Zealand.
Tuesday 02nd May, 2017
A leading asthma expert says urgent action must be taken to address child asthma rates amongst Maori and Pacific children.
Otago University Professor Jim Reed says poverty is a leading cause in the level of asthma throughout New Zealand.
Thursday 27th April, 2017
The Ministry for the Environment has just released a report in to the state of New Zealand's fresh water.
The "Our fresh water 2017 report" identifies more needs to be done to reduce phosphorus, nitrogen and E.coli entering the waterway, in both rural and urban settings.
Monday 24th April, 2017
A new online app was released today, designed by Youthline.
Called Good2Great, it helps young Kiwis build their self-confidence and leadership skills within a safe and anonymous environment.
The Good2Great programme is aiming to have 5,000 young people complete the online course in 2017. The programme will be supported by weekend workshops around the country, starting in Oamaru on May 20-21.
Good2Great ambassador Stan Walker will make a special appearance.
Wednesday 19th April, 2017
Rabobank is predicting a farm-gate milk price around $6.25 a kilo for the 2017-18 season, well up from last season where it was 2 dollars less, at $4.25.
Global dairy prices are now better balanced than at the start of this season.
A bank report says this was likely to flow through and create largely stable commodity pricing in the new season.
However, Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins says despite the improved market balance, the possibility of further lifts to the current season milk price is limited.