Crews called to hay bale fire in Ida Valley
Fire crews are responding to a group of hay bales alight in the Ida Valley this evening.
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Pair promoting fun of inaugural backyard ultra event
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Pair promoting fun of inaugural backyard ultra event
A race that stops only when there is no competition left will be run in Alexandra in April.
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Staff housing worthwhile: manager
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Staff housing worthwhile: manager
Staff accommodation recently built in Milford Sound has already proven to be worthwhile during the busy summer period, a Port Otago manager says.
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Man dies in remote section of cycle trail
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Man dies in remote section of cycle trail
Difficulties communicating with a 111 call-taker about where they were added to stress when a man had a medical event on the Lake Dunstan cycle trail, a person who helped at the scene says.
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Business booming for tourism operators
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Business booming for tourism operators
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, Southland tourism operators are enjoying a booming summer season.
Death of sea lion ‘disgusting’
Death of sea lion ‘disgusting’
Witnesses to the harassment of a sea lion - which may have died as a result of injury or stress - say they want better policing of southern beaches.
Vegetation fire near Cromwell contained
Vegetation fire near Cromwell contained
A large vegetation fire north of Cromwell this afternoon has been contained.
More closures on key tourist highway
More closures on key tourist highway
Motorists will again face delays on a key tourist route as remediation work resumes following a major rockfall and flooding late last year.
Oamaru proving it’s streets ahead
Oamaru proving it’s streets ahead
While star-gazing locals have spotted East of Eden's Florence Pugh in town, the real star is the Oamaru Whitestone Civic Trust Victorian Precinct, which attracted Netflix in the first place.
Car fire possibly caused by battery charging
Car fire possibly caused by battery charging
A car fire in Invercargill which threatened a building this afternoon may have been caused by a "battery on charge", fire officials say.
Arrest made after firearms sighting
Arrest made after firearms sighting
A firearms sighting sparked a response by the Armed Offenders Squad, ending in an arrest in South Otago this morning.
Showjumping return ‘highlight’ of high-turnout A&P show
Showjumping return ‘highlight’ of high-turnout A&P show
All trails led to Lake Hayes on Saturday, as thousands flocked to the 109th annual Lake Hayes A&P Show.
Helipad project beneficiary of fundraiser
Helipad project beneficiary of fundraiser
A Cromwell Orchard hosted its annual fundraiser yesterday, with proceeds going to the Cromwell Lions emergency helipad project.
Lobby group joins calls to halt plan
Lobby group joins calls to halt plan
A lobby group has got in behind the call for the Gore District Council to halt the delivery of its new district plan.
Fenz says vegetation fires near Tiwai Point not linked
Fenz says vegetation fires near Tiwai Point not linked
Two vegetation fires near Tiwai Point which kept southern fire crews busy do not appear to be related.
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Family overwhelmed by support for 2-year-old son
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Family overwhelmed by support for 2-year-old son
Community spirit is a powerful thing and Saturday was proof of that in North Otago.
Silage truck rolls
Silage truck rolls
A driver was left with moderate injures after a truck rolled near the settlement of Warepa in the Clutha district about 5.45pm yesterday.
Upgrades brought forward
Upgrades brought forward
Upgrades to Luggate’s drinking water scheme will be in place by the end of this year.
Polytechs have work to do: Simmonds
Polytechs have work to do: Simmonds
The Southern Institute of Technology and Otago Polytechnic are in a good position, but there is work to do for them to become standalone institutions, the tertiary education minister says.
Volunteers’ efforts add up to successful BMX event
Volunteers’ efforts add up to successful BMX event
More than 270 riders hit the track at the weekend as Alexandra hosted the BMX NZ South Island Titles for the first time in six years.