Six hurt, Milford Rd reopens after crash
Six people were injured - three seriously - after a crash near the Homer Tunnel in Fiordland at the weekend.
Sun, fun greet thousands turning out for annual races
Sun, fun greet thousands turning out for annual races
Sun, good times and horses brought the crowds to Glenorchy at the weekend, as tens of thousands of dollars were likely raised for the community.
Quality night of hard rock
Quality night of hard rock
From Tear Down Those Names to Factory, Shihad took about 2000 fans for a spin back through their history in Wānaka at the weekend.
Dog injured in fight
Dog injured in fight
A dog was injured after getting into a fight with three others that got loose from an Oamaru property.
Hundreds get digging for prizes
Hundreds get digging for prizes
The sand flew at Curio Bay at the weekend as hundreds of participants uncovered about 200 prizes in about 20 minutes in the Big Dig.
Buller mayor not sure about standing again
Buller mayor not sure about standing again
Buller District Mayor Jamie Cleine says he is undecided about whether to stand again for election in 2025.
Gore toddler dies in 'tragic' driveway incident
Gore toddler dies in 'tragic' driveway incident
A three-year-old child died after being struck by a vehicle in a driveway at a residential address in Gore on January 1, police say.
Southland council shames 'brainless numpty' toilet vandals
Southland council shames 'brainless numpty' toilet vandals
The Southland District Council has publicly shamed the "brainless numpty" who vandalised Riverton's new $620,000 public toilets overnight.
Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting
Fashionistas, punters unite for meeting
Cool, overcast conditions did not stop punters and fashionistas alike turning out in droves for the annual Roxburgh Trotting Club race meeting on Saturday.
Call for vigilance in wake of fruit fly find
Call for vigilance in wake of fruit fly find
The national horticulture body is urging southern growers to be vigilant after the discovery of a fruit fly in the North Island.
Return of prized jersey makes holiday all the sweeter
Return of prized jersey makes holiday all the sweeter
It took a heck of a lot of work to get the jersey and just about as much to get it back.
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Heritage precinct ‘key’ tourism spot
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Heritage precinct ‘key’ tourism spot
A new economic impact report on the value of the Oamaru Heritage Precinct has vindicated its role as the "key sightseeing destination" for the town.
Residents pumped about new track
Residents pumped about new track
A new pump track in Alexandra is already proving popular with riders since its opening on December 23.
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Stalwart’s service to town spans decades
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Stalwart’s service to town spans decades
A Kurow stalwart will soon farewell the community he has called home for over 50 years.
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Link with Lane’s Emulsion lost
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Link with Lane’s Emulsion lost
A direct link to the founder of Lane’s Emulsion in Oamaru has died at 100.
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Crockery Bob sale ‘always a happy event’
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Crockery Bob sale ‘always a happy event’
There was a bit of everything for those who flocked to the annual Crockery Bob Monster Sale and Cafe in Maniototo yesterday.
Lavender enthusiasts enjoy pre-harvest plenty
Lavender enthusiasts enjoy pre-harvest plenty
A Patearoa business has invited locals and visitors to come look at its lavender field before it is harvested early next month.
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Clash of events felt by sports day
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Clash of events felt by sports day
A New Year’s Day showdown has emerged in Western Southland as horses faced off against woodchopping and athletics.
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Air rifle incidents prompt warning
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Air rifle incidents prompt warning
Central Otago police are urging people to be careful with air rifles, saying common sense must be shown and people need a "few clues" around them.
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Lake Hāwea’s red alert a surprise to residents, tourists
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Lake Hāwea’s red alert a surprise to residents, tourists
Lake Hāwea residents and tourists appeared yesterday to be unaware or unbothered by the regional council’s red alert on swimming in the lake.