Daunting course tests competitors
Daunting course tests competitors
A group of racers from across the globe are battling themselves, the four seasons and a 470km long course in a daunting 16,000m all-up ascent this week.
Regions
Funding shortfall means roads may return to gravel
Funding shortfall means roads may return to gravel
Three Southland roads are at risk of reverting to gravel as the district council struggles to maintain its network amid funding issues.
Water conservation urged in Ranfurly
Water conservation urged in Ranfurly
Residents of Ranfurly are being asked to reduce their water use due to a shortage of safely treated water.
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Reparation ordered for lighting wetlands fire ‘nominal amount’
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Reparation ordered for lighting wetlands fire ‘nominal amount’
The Awarua Wetlands are still raw and scarred from the out-of-control blaze that ripped through it in 2022, Department of Conservation staff say.
Cannabis found growing in indoor tents
Cannabis found growing in indoor tents
A 55-year-old man faces several charges after police discovered a cannabis-growing operation in Roxburgh.
Teens face charges of burglary, vehicle theft
Teens face charges of burglary, vehicle theft
Two teenagers were arrested within an hour of a raft of burglaries being committed by people in a stolen car yesterday, after Invercargill residents quickly reported "suspicious" behaviour.
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Q&A session to address route
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Q&A session to address route
The mayor of Waitaki district believes a partial reinstatement of the controversially closed coastal route south of Oamaru is possible — although what ratepayers favour has yet to be seen.
Court hears of molestation
Court hears of molestation
A young girl told police an Invercargill man used to watch her sleep before molesting her, a court has heard.
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Further delay on Slopedown wind farm
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Further delay on Slopedown wind farm
The fast-track process has moved into the slower lane.
Victim of horror Southland crash named
Victim of horror Southland crash named
Police have named the woman who died following a crash near Winton last week.
Man charged after police uncover 12 cannabis plants
Man charged after police uncover 12 cannabis plants
A man is facing multiple charges after cannabis was discovered by police in Roxburgh.
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Missing West Coast motorcyclist found dead
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Missing West Coast motorcyclist found dead
A West Coast motorcyclist reported missing after failing to arrive at his destination in Christchurch has been found dead near Arthur's Pass.
Crank Up offers ‘something for everyone’
Crank Up offers ‘something for everyone’
Edendale was filled with the sound of roaring engines and billowing steam at the weekend as the Edendale Crank Up took place for another year.
Police name pair killed in crash near Temuka
Police name pair killed in crash near Temuka
Police have named the two people who died in a crash near Temuka last week.
Family left with nothing after fleeing fire
Family left with nothing after fleeing fire
A family managed to escape with their lives but little else following a house fire in Gore.
Naseby forced to conserve water
Naseby forced to conserve water
A significant interruption to a key water race has left a Central Otago village under urgent water restrictions.
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Council seeks study on short-term house rentals
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Council seeks study on short-term house rentals
"Robust" evidence is needed to understand the contentious impact of short-term accommodation in Queenstown Lakes, the council has said.
Weather delays fail to dampen spirits
Weather delays fail to dampen spirits
It would be easy to think getting wet is all part and parcel of competing in jet sprints.
Vehicle stolen, smash and grab in overnight crime spree
Vehicle stolen, smash and grab in overnight crime spree
A stolen vehicle proved the first act of an overnight crime spree, which resulted in a smash and grab in Invercargill.
Fire ban for Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas
Fire ban for Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas
Hot and dry ground conditions are creating a "significant fire risk" in the Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to declare a prohibited fire season for the areas.