Speeding before crash: witness
A motorcyclist was seen overtaking on blind corners at high speed before slamming into a ute in a Cromwell crash, which left two dead.
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Inland towns forecast to hit 32°C
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Inland towns forecast to hit 32°C
After a "bummer summer", things are about to heat up around Otago and Southland over the next four days, as the mercury rises to 30°C or more.
Longtime councillor to step down
Longtime councillor to step down
Otago regional councillor Alexa Forbes says she is stepping away from local politics, but she will finish the term.
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‘Not too bothered’ by McDonald’s
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‘Not too bothered’ by McDonald’s
Wānaka residents appear "not too bothered" by McDonald’s potentially setting up shop somewhere else in the town as the local MP indicates growth is inevitable and outsiders had too much say.
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Restoration under way to conserve cottage
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Restoration under way to conserve cottage
A historic South Otago landmark is undergoing a restoration in both character and substance.
‘Lots of tears’ as restructure proposed
‘Lots of tears’ as restructure proposed
More than a quarter of Environment Southland employees could be affected by a proposed restructure at the organisation.
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Victim of conspiracy: co-owner
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Victim of conspiracy: co-owner
A multimillion-dollar, award-winning Queenstown tourist operator had to call in lawyers after staff complaints of a "toxic" culture.
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Giving it their all
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Giving it their all
Hundreds of Upper Clutha primary school children descended on the Junior Challenge course in Wanaka yesterday, cheered on by large crowds of parents, grandparents, volunteers and other spectators.
Adviser dismissed over exchange with mayor
Adviser dismissed over exchange with mayor
A West Coast Regional Council contractor has been dismissed from her role for telling Westland District Mayor Helen Lash to "behave like an adult" at a meeting in Franz Josef on Wednesday night.
Grateful cyclist glad to return
Grateful cyclist glad to return
Nothing will stop veteran triathlete Lindsey Dey getting to the Challenge Wānaka starting line tomorrow — not even an accident just over 12 months ago which left him with a broken arm, ribs and...
Relocation efforts help repopulate valley
Relocation efforts help repopulate valley
A group of 18 takahē flew the nest this week, as they were welcomed to a new home near Queenstown.
Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand
Cuts urged after ‘unsustainable’ demand
Residents around Lake Hayes are being ordered to cut their water use after "unsustainable" demand on the network this month.
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Mayor files request to get clarity on spending
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Mayor files request to get clarity on spending
The Invercargill City Council has spent almost $2million on contractors and consultants since the beginning of this financial year — and the mayor is not happy about it.
Focus turns to recovery of wildlife after peninsula fire
Focus turns to recovery of wildlife after peninsula fire
Eleven days after fire began to destroy everything in its path on the Tiwai Peninsula earlier this month, the fire is officially out.
Plenty of interest at shearing champs
Plenty of interest at shearing champs
Owaka Speed Shears was a huge success on Waitangi Day.
Firefighters proud to represent Balclutha
Firefighters proud to represent Balclutha
Firefighters felt the pressure at the United Fire Brigades South Island Waterways Challenge earlier this month.
Bat nights a hit as supporters try to educate
Bat nights a hit as supporters try to educate
Free, nocturnal eco-tourism is growing with bat-spotting in the Catlins.
Local Legend: Karen Mehalski
Local Legend: Karen Mehalski
Karen Mehalski is this weeks’s Clutha Leader-Silver Fern Farms Local Legend.
New community van to put in the miles
New community van to put in the miles
Local community groups now have a fresh set of wheels to get themselves moving.
Abuzz over bee project
Abuzz over bee project
Lake Tekapo Primary School pupils are buzzing as they take part in a project to protect a rare species of bumblebee.