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Waterfowl on the Shotover wastewater treatment plant's failing disposal field increase the risk...

Letter arrived after decision made

Queenstown Airport gradually ramped up the pressure on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to address the increased bird strike risk caused by ponding on its failing wastewater disposal field.

Splash pad opened

The Mataura Splash Pad opened up its floodgates on Saturday, with the long-awaited project now available for the district to enjoy.

Trail to be completed after decade of debate

Signing the milestone trail alignment agreement after years of discontent are (from left)...

Trail to be completed after decade of debate

The Roxburgh Gorge Trail is to be completed after getting rid of "the clowns, the bullies and well-intentioned people" to reach a "balanced solution" which will eventually complete a trail from...

Charges laid after co-operation refused

Charges laid after co-operation refused

A Queenstown woman refused to undergo breath-testing procedures after a tip-off to police about her poor driving in Arrowtown early yesterday.

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Hospice Care Trust set to wind down operations after 37 years

Waitaki Hospice Community Trust chairman Brian Robinson. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Hospice Care Trust set to wind down operations after 37 years

The Waitaki Hospice Care Trust, which has provided vital support to the terminally ill across North Otago since the late 1980s, is set to wind down its operations.

Historic Southland water tower set for makeover

Orepuki's water tower is set for repair. The small town is located almost an hour from...

Historic Southland water tower set for makeover

An historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.

Preferred water services option agreed on

The Waitaki district mayor and councillors agreed on a preferred option for public consultation regarding the future of local water services.

‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner

Southland farmer Cameron Smith changes a tyre during the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the...

‘Pretty unreal’ to be crowned regional winner

Since he was young, Southland man Cameron Smith knew farming would always be part of his life.

Trombone remains top brass

Invercargill man Ken Wellington started to play trombone 67 years ago when he was just a boy in England.

Queenstown locals give mixed opinions on tourism

Queenstown from above. Photo: Getty Images

Queenstown locals give mixed opinions on tourism

Queenstown has been suffering from growing pains for years but with visitor and resident numbers continuing to swell it's turning into a full-blown belly ache.

Southerners concerned over new drug-driving rules

Medicinal cannabis users are worried about getting caught up in a new drug-driving law. Photo:...

Southern medical cannabis users concerned over new drug-driving rules

An Invercargill survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis.

Ploughing ahead to come out on top

Oxford farmers John and Sharon Chynoweth compete in the horse class at the New Zealand ploughing...

Ploughing ahead to come out on top

Southland man Mark Dillon is probably wondering how the soil turns in Croatia.

Bridge too far: Coast home sought

The West Coast Regional Council is not backing down in its campaign to have Bailey bridges kept in its area, despite a brush-off from the NZ Transport Agency.

Taste of winter on way for South

Southerners may be in for a taste of winter weather in the coming days, with strong winds, heavy rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.

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'Vicious cycle': Rural GPs facing increasingly abusive patients

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'Vicious cycle': Rural GPs facing increasingly abusive patients

High demand for healthcare at rural Otago and Southland general practices, combined with an insufficient workforce, has created a "pressure cooker" environment, with unhappy patients becoming increasingly abusive.