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Westport to Charleston trail ready for cyclists
The Westport to Charleston cycle trail will be officially opened at the weekend, with the West Coast now boasting more than 400km of trails.
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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters
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Horror run of road deaths taking toll on firefighters
A "horrific" run of road deaths is taking an emotional toll on Central Otago volunteer firefighters who fear the worst every time the siren goes off.
Central Otago man killed in Omakau crash
Central Otago man named as Omakau crash victim
Police have released the name of a man killed in a single-vehicle crash near Omakau last month.
Botched rates, uncertain valuations flagged by council auditors
Botched rates, uncertain valuations flagged by council auditors
Mistakes in setting rates and a best-guess system for valuing assets have earned the West Coast Regional Council a do-better warning from its auditor.
His world is oysters: bagging bluffies hard mahi
His world is oysters: bagging bluffies hard mahi
Whether eagerly plucked from the pottle or freshly shucked and served with Champagne, bluffies are in high demand across the country from March to August.
Big interest in mining project from job-seekers
Big interest in mining project from job-seekers
After about six months of community engagement, Santana Minerals is getting more job inquiries from the community than any other inquiries, with over 800 expressions of interest.
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New owner reveals plan for Hāwea church
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New owner reveals plan for Hāwea church
After a listing that attracted 11,000 views, a Queenstown buyer is the new owner of the picturesque St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church in Hāwea Flat.
US woman killed in Cromwell crash named
US woman killed in Cromwell crash named
A man has been charged with careless driving after a crash which killed an American woman in Cromwell at the weekend.
Power cut hits 11,000 in Central Otago
Power cut hits 11,000 in Central Otago
A power cut left more than 11,000 Central Otago Aurora Energy customers in the dark last night.
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Crash victim appalled offender not charged
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Crash victim appalled offender not charged
A Southland man thrown from his vehicle into a paddock after a texting driver caused a crash is "disgusted" by the lack of punishment.
Fisherman fined for breaches off Otago coast
Fisherman fined $34k for breaches off Otago coast
A fisherman with a history of rule-bending has copped a hefty fine for breaches during commercial fishing trips off the coast at Moeraki.
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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
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Cherry grower goes bust owing $42m
A former Central Otago cherry grower has left creditors more than $42 million out of pocket after being plunged into liquidation.
Wind farm rejection large blow, Jones says
Wind farm rejection large blow, Jones says
The rejection of a $1b wind farm planned for Southland has been described as a major blow for NZ's energy security by Regional Development Minister Shane Jones.
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Sentence upheld on appeal for firearms convictions
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Sentence upheld on appeal for firearms convictions
An Otago "firearms enthusiast" who was the first Kiwi to be sentenced for manufacturing firearms has failed in his bid for a reduced sentence.
Police still attempting to identify man fatally hit by train in Invercargill
Police still attempting to identify man fatally hit by train in Invercargill
Police are still trying to identify a man who was fatally hit by a train in Invercargill on Monday evening.
Track network satisfaction ‘generally high’
Track network satisfaction ‘generally high’
"Less doggie doo and more signage," are requests from locals using the tracks around Wānaka.
Vulnerable historic landfill set for cleanup
Vulnerable historic landfill set for cleanup
Work to clean up the historic Upper Cleddau Flats landfill, locally known as "Little Tahiti", will start in April, marking a significant step in protecting the Milford Sound/Piopiotahi area.
Man found dead on SH6 named
Man found dead on SH6 named
Police have named the man found dead on State Highway 6 near Gibbston on March 3.
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19th Century Farms event set to welcome 250 guests
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19th Century Farms event set to welcome 250 guests
A key national farming event, Century Farms, will welcome lower-than-usual numbers south to its awards this year, although organisers expect the drop to be temporary.
Identifying train victim 'will take some time'
Police call for witnesses after man killed by train
Police are calling on the public to help them identify a man who died after being hit by a train in Invercargill yesterday.