Tag: South Island, New Zealand

Residents' Relief as Ashburton Speed Changes Finally HappenResidents of Ashburton can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the Ashburton District Council gears up to implement significant changes to speed limits outside schools. The...

Canterbury Waterways Water Quality Safety Warning LiftedAfter recent water testing in Canterbury, health warnings for Lake Rua and a stretch of the North Canterbury Waiau-Uwha River have been lifted, allowing recreational use to safely...

Youth Brawl in Wānaka Park: Causes and SolutionsIn a disturbing incident last night, approximately 300 young people were involved in multiple fights at Dinosaur Park on the Wānaka lakefront. Otago Lakes area police responded...

Tragic Loss of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming Rocks NelsonSenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, a beloved police officer in Nelson, tragically lost her life after being hit by a vehicle in Buxton Square in the early...

Police Officers Critically Injured in Nelson Car-Ramming IncidentIn a shocking turn of events, two police officers were critically injured in a car-ramming incident that took place early on Wednesday morning in Nelson. The incident,...

Four Injured in Omarama Tent Accident: Weather Experts Warn of Potential DangerFour individuals sustained minor injuries in Omarama after a sudden wind gust caused a tent to lift at a holiday park in the...

Tony Pepers, a Dunedin electrician, has found himself at the intersection of engineering and music, supplying custom guitar pedals to some of the biggest names in the metal scene. His journey from a hobbyist...

The Abel Tasman Coast Track has recently become the center of attention due to a disturbing act of vandalism that has left authorities and the local community in shock. Pou whenua, carved posts that...