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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 +++++++++++++++++++++++
     24 Aug: Otago have moved to fourth on the NPC ladder after a 33-19 victory over the winless Counties Manukau in Dunedin +++++++++++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++++++
     06 Sep: Skiers and boarders are throwing themselves down a mountain in Queenstown ++++++++++++++
     19 Aug: Police have uncovered several drivers in Southland's Gore, who were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol +++++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++++
     06 Sep: New Zealand's high-energy, mass-participation snow race, is back for a fourth year in Queenstown ++++++++++++

     Lower South Island NewsLinks
      17 Sep: Winds reaching 138kph see wobbly plane landings, fires, truck rolled over (Stuff.co.nz)
      16 Sep: Strong winds and heavy rain set for return after brief reprieve (Stuff.co.nz)
      6 Sep: Snow warnings lower south island, and mountain passes (RadioNZ)
      5 Sep: Weather: severe weather warnings for much of the country now expired (RadioNZ)
      4 Sep: Josh weber joins gallagher security to boost regional presence (ITBrief)
      13 Aug: ‘that was a rocker’: quake rattles lower north island (Stuff.co.nz)
      1 Aug: 25 travel gadgets you need for your next trip (PC World)
      27 Jun: Best vpn for south dakota: pornhub workarounds (PC World)
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     Today's News

    Law and Order:
    Kiwis league representative Brandon Smith has appeared in court on the Gold Coast over allegations of supplying illegal drugs and disclosing inside information for gambling 13:07

    International:
    Jimmy Kimmel Live pulled from air by US broadcaster ABC over 'insensitive' Charlie Kirk comments 13:07

    Environment:
    Heat, air quality, insurance costs: how climate change is affecting our homes – and our health 13:07

    Entertainment:
    Mel B "didn't expect any" of her Spice Girls bandmates to attend her double wedding 13:01

    Entertainment:
    Nick Cannon became a father to 12 children because he was "careless" and should have taken more time to heal from the "trauma" of his divorce 12:31

    Accident and Emergency:
    Firefighters are battling a house fire near the rural village Tutira near Napier this morning 12:27

    Entertainment:
    Pedro Pascal's sister Lux "empowers" him during existential crises about his age 12:01

    Living & Travel:
    Authorities are continuing a large-scale search for a woman missing from Christchurch 11:57

    Politics:
    Major changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme are being made law 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Jacob Elordi has rekindled his romance with Olivia Jade Giannulli 11:31

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