One dead as Central Otago records third fatal crash in a week
One person has died following a serious crash near Omakau last night, police said.
Regions
Council opts to review beach vehicle bylaw
Council opts to review beach vehicle bylaw
The Clutha District Council has voted to review its vehicles on beaches bylaw, following a recent death of a sea lion.
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Dementia care suites opened at development
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Dementia care suites opened at development
Queenstown finally has some specialised dementia care units.
Regional deal could result in gondola going ahead
Regional deal could result in gondola going ahead
Public transport by gondola could be part-funded by visitor levies in Queenstown if a regional deal is approved by government.
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Hopes for $29m Stewart Island power system
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Hopes for $29m Stewart Island power system
The Southland District Council has applied for a total of $29 million from the regional infrastructure fund for its new power system on Stewart Island. The application was divided into two parts — ...
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Chinese tourists flocking to Oamaru
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Chinese tourists flocking to Oamaru
Waitaki is proving a hit with Chinese tourists, with Tourism Waitaki’s November Destination Management Report showing the district bucking national trends. Spending by Chinese visitors grew by 20%...
Walking in circles for Brain Injury Association
Walking in circles for Brain Injury Association
Ben Suncin, 75, was to set out at 6am today on a 12-hour walking mission to raise funds for the Otago and Canterbury branches of the Brain Injury Association.
Volunteer firefighters’ skills on display
Volunteer firefighters’ skills on display
There will be burly men and women running around at Tulloch Park in Mataura over the next few days but not a ball in sight.
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Health hub making progress
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Health hub making progress
A purpose-built community health hub to serve the Waitaki and Hakataramea valleys is progressing.
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Queenstown residents peed off at tourists
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Queenstown residents peed off at tourists
Residents around Queenstown's Park St are peed off about tourists using Lake Wakatipu as their bath and the nearby streets as a toilet.
Owaka manhunt ends in death
Owaka manhunt ends in death
A high profile, armed-police manhunt and siege 5km north of Owaka ended quietly in tragedy last week.
Maidens win out over seasoned dogs
Maidens win out over seasoned dogs
Glorious summer lit the Tahatika Collie club trials at Lochindorb on Valentine’s Day, where veteran shepherd Jack Davis and his dog Glen set the standard early.
Local legend: Kathy Baff
Local legend: Kathy Baff
Kathy Baff, the Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend for February 20 was nominated by the South Otago Patchwork Group.
Over 100 compete in memorial fours
Over 100 compete in memorial fours
Southern bowlers were out in force on Saturday, as Balclutha Bowling Club held its biggest social fours tournament of the year.
Timaru takes top spot for American couple
Timaru takes top spot for American couple
When Fred Fruisen and Violet Lemay were looking for somewhere to live, Timaru ticked all the boxes. Literally.
Major water main works to cause SH1 delays
Major water main works to cause SH1 delays
Timaru motorists have been warned of traffic delays through Timaru over the next few months.
Clothing-bin abuse stops charity money
Clothing-bin abuse stops charity money
South Canterbury Plunket is preparing to lose thousands of dollars of funding due to needless fly-tipping.
Food banks receive funding boost
Food banks receive funding boost
Food banks in Mid and South Canterbury have received a funding boost of nearly $190,000.
Hotels’ histories handed to museum
Hotels’ histories handed to museum
A document detailing the early history of every hotel in South Canterbury has found a new home at the Fairlie Heritage Museum.
Lab workers seek HNZ pay parity
Lab workers seek HNZ pay parity
"Bloody important work" is being rewarded by unfair pay and substandard working conditions, according to laboratory employees at Timaru Hospital.