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Mammoth effort finds Molly

A mammoth helicopter rescue operation to find a beloved border collie in remote back country near Hokitika had a heart-warming ending yesterday when the pooch was found alive and well.
Bunsen burner, sink, folder mischief not rocket science

The long-awaited Sir Peter Beck Science and Innovation Centre has opened at James Hargest College.
Landmark home celebrates its 100th birthday

Tea, cake and a little ragtime jazz entertained a steady stream of visitors to Anderson House on Saturday as the Invercargill landmark celebrated its 100th anniversary.

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Southland woman lay dead for eight days

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Southland woman lay dead for eight days

An Invercargill woman left haunted after her mother’s body lay undiscovered for up to eight days blames a health contractor, which has admitted mistakes were made.
Body found in search for missing Frenchman

Body found in search for Frenchman missing near Cromwell

A body believed to be that of missing 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard has been found in Lake Dunstan, police say.
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Councillors given ‘bum smacking’ over online posts

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Councillors given ‘bum smacking’ over online posts

A ‘‘bum smacking’’ over the social media conduct of two Gore district councillors has prompted them to call for the council to communicate more and be more transparent.

queenstown

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New programmes to aid tech sector

An ambition to create a billion-dollar technology sector in Queenstown will take a significant step forward next year.

Jumping with joy

Jumping with joy

Future Queenstown basketball stars got a rare chance to mix with some of their idols at the weekend.
Less-mobile visitors have opportunity to scoot about

Less-mobile visitors have opportunity to scoot about

When Jody Mowat and Paul Hoffman sustained injuries, the Queenstown pair each realised how difficult it was to move around and enjoy the area.
‘Southbase here for long haul’

‘Southbase here for long haul’

Ahead of Queenstown-Lakes’ estimated $3-to-$4 billion infrastructure build-out in the next nine years, one company’s getting the jump on expansion.

Wanaka

Riders navigate Dingle Burn Bluffs at the Lake Hāwea Epic 2026 at the weekend. PHOTO: DIEGO BELLI

Return of Epic labelled a ‘really memorable day’

The Lake Hāwea Epic mountainbike race returned from a five-year hiatus last weekend, with Wānaka local Sam Shaw winning the men’s event.

Focus on general aviation, flights to Chch ‘supported’

Focus on general aviation, flights to Chch ‘supported’

The future direction of Wānaka Airport has been decided by the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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Fuel costs behind air force no-show

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Fuel costs behind air force no-show

The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed the rising cost of aviation fuel is what grounded the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) participation at the Warbirds Over Wānaka this Easter.
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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons

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Scam warning for Warbirds patrons

Warbirds Over Wānaka bosses are warning fans to be on the lookout for scammers duping would-be patrons into buying fake tickets.

Central Otago

Body found in search for missing Frenchman

A body believed to be that of missing 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard has been found in Lake Dunstan, police say.

Fools ready to rush in against horses

Fools ready to rush in against horses

Who are willing to try their luck and running prowess against a horse? Only fools, of course.
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$1b power savings from Onslow?

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$1b power savings from Onslow?

The Lake Onslow battery project could save well over $1billion a year on consumers’ power bills, its backers say.
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Mine’s impacts on lizards would be ‘significant’

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Proposed gold mine’s impacts on lizards would be ‘significant’

The Santana Minerals gold mine would have an unprecedented impact on lizards, killing up to 650,000 of them, the Department of Conservation has warned.

South Otago

Cattle, driver unhurt after stock truck overturns

A load of cattle and a truck driver have managed to walk away unhurt after a stock truck overturned in the Catlins area this afternoon.

Obituary: A life building Clutha community

Obituary: A life building Clutha community

Juno Hayes was a builder.
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Colour run puts focus on rare disorders

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Colour run puts focus on rare disorders

Lawrence turned out in force yesterday for a colour run at Goldfields Kindergarten to raise awareness of rare disorders and epilepsy.
Local legend

Local legend

The Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader last Local Legend for March is good neighbour Christie Burrows.

north otago

The North End Post Shop will stay open but with fewer services. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Post Shop saved from closure

Oamaru's "essential" North End Post Shop has been saved from closure, following a U-turn by NZ Post - but some community services could still be lost under revised plans.

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Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo

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Volunteer fire brigade left in limbo

The Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade has been left in limbo about the future of its water tanker.
Excelsior chasing three in a row

Excelsior chasing three in a row

North Otago’ premier men’s rugby competition returns next week with the season kicking off next Thursday night. Reporter Nic Duff checks in with the teams vying for the Citizens Shield in...
‘Big effort’ for championships

‘Big effort’ for championships

The new kids on the disc golf scene have shown they can host national events.

southland

He Waka Tuia senior curator exhibitions Gemma McDonald holds a copy of the Preserved cookbook,...

Celebrating South’s culinary heritage

If you want to understand a region, you should look inside its freezers and cupboards.

Get ducks in a row for annual derby

Get ducks in a row for annual derby

A quacking good morning’s entertainment is planned for next week.
Colourful adventure through country

Colourful adventure through country

Rolling down the highway from Auckland to Bluff in a in a Nissan ‘‘Rubik’s’’ Cube bought for $1800 epitomised the heart of the 10th Bangers to Bluff charity run. Taupo couple Murray and Barbara...
Harvest festival still growing

Harvest festival still growing

What started as a celebration of home gardening has grown into one of Southland’s “unmissable events”.

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