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    Gore teenager Clayton Perkins during his first-placed junior barrel race routine at the Millers...

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    Third-generation teen cowboy winning ‘a lot’ on circuit

    Taking out national titles and dominating the competition is all in the blood for Gore’s rising rodeo star, 13-year-old Clayton Perkins.

    Electric buses replace diesel to ‘best deliver’ service

    One of Invercargill’s new electric buses. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Electric buses replace diesel to ‘best deliver’ service

    A new fleet of electric buses will see a cleaner, more modern public transport service in Invercargill.

    Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat

    Roxburgh resident Alyssa Serignese is struggling to find a building for her planned laundromat in...

    Nice, ‘quirky’ space sought for planned laundromat

    A Roxburgh woman is frustrated that her planned laundromat is stuck on the hold cycle as she searches for a building to house it.

    Wharf maintenance ensures access

    Ulva Island wharf after the repairs. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Wharf maintenance ensures access

    Essential maintenance work on the Ulva Island wharf has been completed, ensuring access for visitors throughout the summer season.

    Reba ringside at the rodeo

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Reba ringside at the rodeo

    With a national bullfighting champion father and a national barrel-racing champion mother, 1-year-old Reba Taylor, of Mossburn, is unlikely to be watching rodeos from her little pink chair for long.

    Severe thunderstorm warning for much of South

    Rain is on its way for much of New Zealand today.

    Severe thunderstorm warning for much of South

    Updated 9.45 am

    MetService has this morning issued a severe thunderstorm watch for much of the South Island, including most of Otago and Southland, from 3pm to 9pm today.

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    First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin

    Seven-year-old Dustin Harborne is encouraged by bullfighter Glenn Taylor (left, in red) and his...

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    First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin

    Pint-sized and freshly 7 years old, budding cowboy Dustin Harborne had his first taste of the rodeo life after getting chucked on top of a steer and told to hold on.

    Northern couple return to campground

    PHOTO: NINA TAPU

    Northern couple return to campground

    Whangārei residents Robbie and Wilma Byrnes have returned to the Invercargill New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Camping Ground after an enjoyable first trip three years ago.

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    Day at beach ‘something different’ for Christmas

    Jock Hamlin, of Winton, takes his six pooches on their annual Christmas Day walk around Taramea...

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    Day at beach ‘something different’ for Christmas

    Despite the forecast showers on Christmas Day, Riverton turned on the sun for families and four-legged friends to enjoy the festive celebration at Taramea Bay.

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    Safety urged after spate of incidents

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Safety urged after spate of incidents

    Motorists are being told to arrive safe and alive after a spate of pre-Christmas speeding, drunk driving and crashes.

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    Mixed opinions on wind farm heard

    A view of the proposed Slopedown wind turbines in Wyndham. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Mixed opinions on wind farm heard

    Opponents of the planned Slopedown wind farm say they have been blatantly lied to, windpower was unreliable and inefficient and a silent majority supporting the wind farm does not exist.

    NZTA looking at fixes for bridge lights issue

    Albert Town Bridge. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    NZTA looking at fixes for bridge lights issue

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is looking at technical solutions to address an issue at the Albert Town bridge.

    More wild weather on Boxing Day

    More wild weather on Boxing Day

    Wild weather returned to parts of the South on Boxing Day, bringing thunderstorms, lightning and hail.

    Shellfish fishing pressure concern prompts rāhui

    Treated wastewater will no longer be discharged on the beach near the Moeraki Boulders. Photo:...

    Shellfish fishing pressure concern prompts rāhui

    Concern about the shellfish resource from Kaihinaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach) has led to a rāhui being declared.

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    Return of the ring: call put out to family

    Air Milford chief pilot Antony Sproull is looking for the owner of a wedding ring he found in...

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    Return of the ring: call put out to family

    Antony Sproull is feeling a little bit like Frodo Baggins, from The Lord of the Rings, after recovering a "precious" wedding ring which was lost on a track at Milford Sound.

    Preparation key when fishing in the evening

    Mike Weddell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Preparation key when fishing in the evening

    We are now in the midst of the holiday period, a time when the weather often does not fit in with the angler’s agenda but that is no excuse for not fishing.

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    Mullet chopped in honour of friend

    Jacob Grimm, 11, about to have his mullet cut to raise funds for Epilepsy New Zealand in the...

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    Mullet chopped in honour of friend

    A Gore boy shaved off his mullet last week in honour of his friend who died from a rare form of epilepsy in September.

    Finished pipeline to aid prevention of drinking water crises

    Council general manager of critical services Jason Domigan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Finished pipeline to aid prevention of drinking water crises

    The pipeline linking two wells to a centralised Gore water treatment plant has been completed, a move the council says will help prevent future drinking water crises.

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    Drug testing to return to Rhythm & Alps

    South Island New Year’s festival, Rhythm and Alps is preparing for its 15th show with a busy line...

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    Drug testing to return to Rhythm & Alps

    Drug testing units will return to next week’s Rhythm & Alps festival in the Cardrona Valley.

    Lakeview Precinct progresses

    A concept image of the Lakeview Te Taumata development above Queenstown’s CBD. Photo: Supplied

    Lakeview Precinct progresses

    One of Queenstown’s largest developments has logged a milestone.
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