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Couple ‘dodged a bullet’
A South Otago man says he and his wife "dodged a bullet" after a late-night encounter with a man at the centre of a massive police manhunt.
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Unlicensed tour guides evade police
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Unlicensed tour guides evade police
A police crackdown on unlicensed tour guides in Te Anau has no hope of stopping the "cunning" illegal operators, a licensed guide says.
‘Strawberry quick’ meth hoax
‘Strawberry quick’ meth hoax
An old hoax involving meth, strawberries lollies and children is making the rounds in the Alexandra community.
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Future of bird sanctuary up in the air
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Future of bird sanctuary up in the air
Feathers could fly if a crucial Fiordland tourism attraction closes, but hope remains a plan for its survival could yet be hatched.
Invercargill falls off the map
Invercargill falls off the map
Many people believe Invercargill is a hidden gem but yesterday it became really, really hidden.
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Cinema, town hall facade unlikely to be saved
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Cinema, town hall facade unlikely to be saved
It seems unlikely the landmark brick facade of the Roxburgh Cinema and town hall complex will be saved following a fire which destroyed the buildings last week.
Sculpture ‘suffered an unfortunate injury’
Sculpture ‘suffered an unfortunate injury’
The paua shell sculpture in Riverton has been damaged and will have to be fixed.
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Changes to Waitaki Week ‘blood match’
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Changes to Waitaki Week ‘blood match’
Changes are coming for the biggest week in the sporting calendar for Oamaru’s secondary schools, which includes what is sometimes referred to as the "blood match".
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Tussle to land monster marlin
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Tussle to land monster marlin
South Westland fisherman Ryan Mawdsley was put to the test before reeling in a monster striped marlin off Jackson Bay at the weekend.
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Review of draft LTP changes
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Review of draft LTP changes
The Central Otago District Council is holding an extraordinary meeting on Friday to review changes made to the draft long-term plan (LTP), approved at the last meeting two weeks ago.
Trail construction passes halfway mark; bridges coming
Trail construction passes halfway mark; bridges coming
Construction of the 32km Kawarau Gorge Trail has officially passed the halfway mark, according to the Southern Lakes Trails Trust. The Kawarau Gorge Trail links Bannockburn, near Cromwell, to the...
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Offer of land for Project Kea lapses
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Offer of land for Project Kea lapses
Project Kea has been dealt a blow.
WCRC bracing for influx of industry-new gold-miners
WCRC bracing for influx of industry-new gold-miners
As the price of gold soars to a record $NZ5000 an ounce, the West Coast Regional Council is bracing for an influx of miners new to the industry — and its environmental rules.
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Subdivision interest to be gauged before work resumed
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Subdivision interest to be gauged before work resumed
Officials say they are waiting to assess interest at a new council-funded subdivision in South Otago, before resuming work on two further developments in the district.
Journey and fundraising source of satisfaction
Journey and fundraising source of satisfaction
Motivated by a desire to keep the memory of his daughter alive, Paddy Payne embarked on a 12-day mission to raise funds.
Freedom campers leaving unwanted deposits on West Coast
Freedom campers leaving unwanted deposits on West Coast
Freedom campers are welcome on the South Island's West Coast, but too many are leaving unwanted deposits behind.
Search ramps up for missing backpacker
Search ramps up for missing backpacker
An Alexandra cherry orchard, where a missing man worked, is fundraising to bring his family from Argentina.
SDC delays decision on roads returning to gravel
SDC delays decision on roads returning to gravel
Southland's mayor says the district council will delay a decision to turn three sealed roads back into gravel roads as long as it can while it hopes for more funding from the central government.
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
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Districts’ priorities to be debated as deal eyed
Priorities for Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago are set to be thrashed out at a pivotal meeting tomorrow, as the two growing districts eye a regional deal with central government.
Two injured in crash near Geraldine
Two injured in crash near Geraldine
Two people are injured, one seriously, after a crash on State Highway 79 near Geraldine early this morning.