National Lamb Day goes down well
National Lamb Day goes down well
More than 250 people whiled away a sunny day at Totara Estate on Saturday for National Lamb Day 2025.
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale
There were bittersweet feelings as a long-standing South Otago sheep stud held the first of two dispersal sales last week.
High-quality competition at packed Southern Shears
High-quality competition at packed Southern Shears
The Southern Shears is finished for another year after a grand showcase of the best shearing competitors doing what they do best.
School heart of community
School heart of community
Over 10 years, Queenstown’s Shotover Primary School’s grown to become the heart of the Shotover Country community.
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On-site repairs once Paua Shell dries out
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On-site repairs once Paua Shell dries out
Automotive paint may be used to repair Riverton’s Paua Shell.
SH1 now reopened after crash in Edendale
SH1 now reopened after single-vehicle crash in Edendale
State Highway 1 in Edendale, between Coal Pit Rd and North Rd, has now reopened after a single-vehicle crash about 3pm today.
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Domestic visitors lead local spending
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Domestic visitors lead local spending
Big-spending South Island domestic visitors played an important role in stabilising Wānaka’s spring and early summer tourism market.
Supermarket in Gore evacuated
Supermarket in Gore evacuated
Woolworths in Gore was evacuated about 4.30pm today after an alarm was triggered.
Rare honour bestowed by Cambodia
Rare honour bestowed by Cambodia
A Queenstown couple have received Cambodia’s highest honour for their work in education.
Confidence a buyer for church will come forward
Confidence a buyer for church will come forward
A treasured Hāwea church is still up for sale, with plans to build a larger church already in motion.
One dead, two seriously hurt after ute rolls
One dead, two seriously hurt after ute rolls in Southland
One person is dead and two people are seriously injured after their vehicle rolled at Quarry Hills in Southland last night.
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Centre’s facade to come down after fire
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Centre’s facade to come down after fire
The facade of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre is to be demolished but all is not lost for the town — a movie is set to be shown next month and there is talk of rebuilding.
Hope 80kmh speed limit stays
Hope 80kmh speed limit stays
Waitaki Bridge Village residents are hoping to keep a reduced 80kmh speed limit on State Highway 1 in place.
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Mayor happy to welcome new citizens
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Mayor happy to welcome new citizens
Southland's ethnic diversity became a little broader on Thursday as Southland District Mayor Rob Scott welcomed 24 new citizens from nine different nations to the province.
Issues found with schools’ finances
Issues found with schools’ finances
An audit of New Zealand schools’ financial statements has found issues with 88 of them — the highest number in five years.
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Council shoots down request to pause district plan
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Council shoots down request to pause district plan
A thumbs down has been recommended to a high-powered request to pause the Gore District Council’s proposed district plan.
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‘He was good — then he started doing drugs’
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‘He was good — then he started doing drugs’
The man who died in rural Clutha following a lengthy stand-off with police was nicknamed "Rowdy" by his mates.
Family's tributes to Cromwell Gorge crash victim
'Love ya heaps mate': Family pays tribute to Cromwell Gorge crash victim
"Poor Grant didn't deserve this and I'll never get to have a beer or chat with this good bugger ever again."
Wildfire risks prompt Mt Iron Reserve closures
Wildfire risks prompt Mt Iron Reserve closures
Wanaka’s Mount Iron Reserve is being periodically closed today, following a lengthy period of hot, dry weather causing tinder dry vegetation conditions and extreme fire risks.
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Woolhandling contestants at a fast clip
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Woolhandling contestants at a fast clip
The Gore A&P Showgrounds are buzzing as the Southern Shears click into gear for another year, as competitors from all around the South Island head into town to battle for national representation.