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  •   Home > News > National >  Subscribe to NZCity's Lower South Island articles  Lower South Island
    Tourist trap: why charging entry fees at iconic NZ natural attractions could have hidden costs
     28 August 2025
    Charging entry fees at world-famous destinations like Milford Sound and expanding commercial use of public land would raise money. How it’s spent is the challenge.
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    A Wanaka restaurant will have to close its doors for four days next month, after admitting to serving alcohol to underage patrons last year
    26 Aug: A Wanaka restaurant will have to close its doors for four days next month, after admitting to serving alcohol to underage patrons last year... more
    Daniil Medvedev booed for minutes at US Open, Alexandra Eala makes Philippines history
    25 Aug: A chorus of boos and jeers has rained down on the men's 13th seed, Daniil Medvedev, at the US Open after his opponent was granted a first serve on match point.... more
    A couple arrested in Wanaka, alleged to have faked cancer to defraud family and friends of one million dollars, are facing fresh charges
    25 Aug: A couple arrested in Wanaka, alleged to have faked cancer to defraud family and friends of one million dollars, are facing fresh charges... more
    Otago have moved to fourth on the NPC ladder after a 33-19 victory over the winless Counties Manukau in Dunedin
    24 Aug: Otago have moved to fourth on the NPC ladder after a 33-19 victory over the winless Counties Manukau in Dunedin... more
    Two men have been arrested, while firearms, ammunition and drugs have been seized, following search warrants targeting illegal hunters in Southland
    22 Aug: Two men have been arrested, while firearms, ammunition and drugs have been seized, following search warrants targeting illegal hunters in Southland... more
    Police have now identified 10 possible victims of a couple arrested last week - accused of defrauding a person of more than one million dollars
    20 Aug: Police have now identified 10 possible victims of a couple arrested last week - accused of defrauding a person of more than one million dollars... more
    Police have uncovered several drivers in Southland's Gore, who were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol
    19 Aug: Police have uncovered several drivers in Southland's Gore, who were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol... more
    Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua
    17 Aug: Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua... more
    The Southland Stags have scored 29 unanswered second half points to stun Manawatu 29-22 in their NPC rugby contest in Invercargill after trailing 22-nil at halftime
    16 Aug: The Southland Stags have scored 29 unanswered second half points to stun Manawatu 29-22 in their NPC rugby contest in Invercargill after trailing 22-nil at halftime... more

     Most Popular Recent Lower South Island News
     25 Aug: Daniil Medvedev booed for minutes at US Open, Alexandra Eala makes Philippines history ++++++++++++++++
     31 Jul: A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities ++++++++++++++++
     01 Aug: A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services ++++++++++++++
     24 Aug: Otago have moved to fourth on the NPC ladder after a 33-19 victory over the winless Counties Manukau in Dunedin +++++++++++++
     02 Aug: Otago have clinched the NPC's southern derby , beating Southland 24-15 at Rugby Park in Invercargill ++++++++++++
     08 Aug: Northland prop Marcel Renata is relishing his new home up north for the NPC rugby campaign, ahead of tonight's round-two contest against Southland in Whangarei +++++++++++
     07 Aug: A full circle moment for New Zealand cricketer Jacob Duffy as he gets set for a long-awaited moment +++++++++++

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      20 Jun: Forecast suggests best chance of seeing matariki stars on east coast (RadioNZ)
      31 May: Power cuts in southland, otago could run into monday (RadioNZ)
      31 May: Winds bring down trees, lift roofs in lower south island (Stuff.co.nz)
      31 May: Strong wind warnings for lower north island, parts of south island (RadioNZ)
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