Disruptions on South's Great Walks in wake of wild weather
The wild spring weather is hitting the conservation estate, with tracks blocked and damaged, and the Milford Track start pushed back by another week.
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Uni brings degree to town in first
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Uni brings degree to town in first
Students will soon be able to complete a University of Otago degree from the region’s top recreation destination.
Extension of chief executive’s contract to bring ‘stability’
Extension of chief executive’s contract to bring ‘stability’
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to a two-year extension for chief executive Alex Parmley.
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Vines dodge frost bullet, so far
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Vines dodge frost bullet, so far
Queenstown winemakers say they managed to dodge a significant bullet this week.
'It’s not OK to intimidate someone like that'
'It’s not OK to intimidate someone like that'
A woman working alone in an Oamaru MP’s office was left shaken after allegedly being shoved by pro-Palestine protesters who forced their way inside.
Southland teacher aide jailed for child pornography
Southland teacher aide jailed for child pornography
A Southland teacher aide who had child pornography and demonstrated a "concerning desire to escalate" his offending, has been locked up.
Clutha District state of emergency extended
Clutha District state of emergency extended
A state of emergency for Clutha District has been extended for another week after severe weather lashed much of the South last Thursday.
Taking their posts
Taking their posts
The Clutha District Council (from left) Roger Cotton, Larry Frost, Bruce Graham, Rachel Harrison, deputy mayor Michele Kennedy, Mayor Jock Martin, Brendon Smith, Dane Catherwood, Dean McCrostie and Simon McAtamney, are sworn into office at Te Pou Ō Mata Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre this week.
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Injury rate defended after two greyhounds die in races
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Injury rate defended after two greyhounds die in races
Two greyhounds were killed in races in Invercargill on Wednesday, but the industry boss says its injury rate is heading to a record low.
State of emergency extended for another week
‘Great deal more to do’: state of emergency extended for another week
Southland's state of emergency will continue for another week, as the effects of the storm continue to be felt.
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Outgoing chairman 'betrayed' by board
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'Bad blood in the room': Outgoing chairman 'betrayed' by board
Departing Mataura Licensing Trust chairman Horace McAuley says he will never get over being "betrayed" by the majority of the board.
Firearms, drugs and cash seized in West Coast search warrant
Firearms, drugs and cash seized in West Coast search warrant
Police have found an illegal haul of firearms, drugs and cash in a search warrant on the West Coast.
Artefacts and apparitions await
Artefacts and apparitions await
It's shaping up to be a spooktacular night.
Sunday’s the day to get quacking
Sunday’s the day to get quacking
All in the interests of charity, rubber ducks will be elbowing out their real-life equivalents on Queenstown’s Horne Creek this Sunday for Rotary Club of Queenstown’s annual duck race.
Cricketers hoping to play ball
Cricketers hoping to play ball
If the fickle weather plays ball, Queenstown’s cricketers will do likewise over the next week.
Cheerful efforts boon for senior citizens
Cheerful efforts boon for senior citizens
Asking retiring Alexandra Senior Citizens co-ordinator Jo Ireland about herself is like trying to catch sunshine in a jar. Just when you think you have her pinned down, the conversation shifts to...
Night of fun ends with a bang
Night of fun ends with a bang
The long weekend went off with a bang in Cromwell with a spectacular fireworks display on Sunday evening.
Day walker rescued after getting lost among fallen trees
Day walker rescued after getting lost among fallen trees
A solo day walk turned into a rescue mission while Southland was in a state of local emergency over the long weekend.
Retirement bright with flowers
Retirement bright with flowers
Retirement means different things to different people. For some it is a long stretch of lazy days and refusing to do anything other than the essentials — a longed-for rest after working.
Soft bait fishing tips on offer
Soft bait fishing tips on offer
Anglers keen to improve their freshwater fishing skills will have the chance at a free soft bait fishing clinic on Lake Dunstan, near Cromwell, next month.