Multiple crews attend Wānaka fire
Emergency crews are battling a 500 square meter blaze in Wānaka.
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
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School assaults prompt disciplinary action
Two assaults at Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month have prompted action from the board of trustees.
Support for branch in Fish & Game row
Support for branch in Fish & Game row
Federated Farmers’ national president is backing up the Southland branch 100% in its clash with Fish & Game and says " have been well out of line for a long time now".
Kiwi describes Aust cyclone panic buying
Kiwi describes Aust cyclone panic buying
A Kiwi couple living in Brisbane described having to visit at least five supermarkets just to buy a loaf of bread as Cyclone Alfred threatened Australia’s southeast coast.
Musicians sing out to fund cancer treatment
Musicians sing out to fund cancer treatment
A lineup of all-female musicians sang their hearts out last night to help raise funds for a beloved Gore native’s $800,000 cancer treatment.
Boil water notice lifted in Central Otago town
Boil water notice lifted in Central Otago town
Tap water is once again safe to drink in a Central Otago town.
Hunters donate venison to needy Southland families
Hunters donate venison to needy Southland families
Foodbanks in Southland are having kilos of venison delivered for free, along with recipes suggesting how to cook it, thanks to a new charity.
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Panel beater jailed for child sex abuse material
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Panel beater jailed for child sex abuse material
A Greymouth panel beater who downloaded more than 110,000 images and 4000 videos exploiting the sexual abuse of young people was yesterday sentenced to three years in jail.
Audiologist helps Cook Islanders to hear again
Audiologist helps Cook Islanders to hear again
A Cromwell audiologist has returned to work after a busy week volunteering in the Cook Islands.
Kickboxing trio brings home seven-medal haul
Kickboxing trio brings home seven-medal haul
Three Cromwell kickboxers bought home seven medals from the North Island World Association of Kickboxing Organisations (WAKO) Championships held in Auckland last weekend.
Free book offers readers a toolkit for resilience
Free book offers readers a toolkit for resilience
More than 5000 copies of Farmstrong’s Getting Through book, which discusses what it takes to get through severe weather events, have been distributed around the country to date.
Tycoon’s life remembered in book
Tycoon’s life remembered in book
The atmosphere at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery was celebratory as people gathered to celebrate the culmination of 20 years of research and the launch of a new book on Friday.
Local Legend: Clare Howat
Local Legend: Clare Howat
Clare Howat accepted the Clutha Leader — Silver Fern Farms Local Legend lamb leg this week for herself and husband Hugh.
Vintage rally celebrates its 50th through Clutha Valley
Vintage rally celebrates its 50th through Clutha Valley
Conditions were slick and showery for veteran bikers on a 170km rally riding motorcycles up to 100 years old, last Saturday.
Nearly 500 motorcyclists at 14th Gutbuster trail ride
Nearly 500 motorcyclists at 14th Gutbuster trail ride
The 14th annual Milton Gutbuster and Family Trail Ride was a huge success on Saturday.
ECO fund increased to over $1m
ECO fund increased to over $1m
More than $1million is available for environmental projects across Otago.
Teen duo conquer 3000km together
Teen duo conquer 3000km together
A pair of Geraldine High School students have successfully tackled the 3000km Te Araroa trail.
‘There will never be another Jingles’
‘There will never be another Jingles’
A Timaru identity who welcomed shoppers to a local store for nearly a decade has died.
Students put in the mahi for women fleeing violent abuse
Students put in the mahi for women fleeing violent abuse
Students at Timaru Boys’ High School have come together to support women fleeing domestic violence.
Community stalwart wins top award
Community stalwart wins top award
Timaru woman Roselyn Fauth has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to the South Canterbury community.