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Man ‘at a loss’ as to why he bit his 2-month-old child
A man who bit his 2-month old daughter is "at a loss" to explain why he did it, a court has heard.
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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing
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Treated wastewater discharge plan ‘done deal’ at briefing
The Queenstown Lakes District Council needed a legal letter from its airport company to strengthen the case for invoking emergency powers to directly discharge treated wastewater.
‘Good old’ racing days celebrated
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‘Good old’ racing days celebrated
From Macchina to Scuderia — Invercargill will be filled with classic cars and immersed in Italian flair this weekend.
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Council decides against catchment analysis
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Council decides against catchment analysis
Otago regional councillors have decided against a proposed review of the Waitaki River’s management.
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Supercars denies race decision
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Supercars denies race decision
Supercars is yet to confirm a second race in New Zealand has been allocated to Christchurch and no-one in Central Otago is throwing in the towel yet.
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Balclutha granddad jailed for 9th drink-driving conviction
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Balclutha granddad jailed for 9th drink-driving conviction
A few beers before driving home has landed a Balclutha man behind bars.
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Brothers chug full steam ahead to Wheels at Wānaka
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Brothers chug full steam ahead to Wheels at Wānaka
Thomas Searle drew the short straw.
Oyster parasite returns to strait
Oyster parasite returns to strait, fishery in ‘down cycle’
The start of the oyster season has been challenging, with signs of a deadly parasite in Foveaux Strait, but a factory manager says it's better than in previous years.
Hobart mountain run winner one to watch
Hobart mountain run winner one to watch
Saturday's long-running Routeburn Classic trail run not only has a new naming sponsor but one that might supply the winners.
Juicy derby in prospect
Juicy derby in prospect
Wakatipu dominate Alexandra 31-3, then, last weekend, Alex easily beat Arrowtown 35-21.
Artist has global plan bee
Artist has global plan bee
Timaru has become the first New Zealand town to join The Good of the Hive phenomenon.
Waihi principal welcomed by pōwhiri
Waihi principal welcomed by pōwhiri
Waihi School has officially welcomed its eighth headmaster in the school’s 117-year history.
Breastfeeding encouraged with event
Breastfeeding encouraged with event
Babies were put to the breast last week for The Big Latch On.
World-class turf ready for champs
World-class turf ready for champs
South Canterbury’s new $1.3million hockey turf was officially opened at the weekend.
Club on track to establish new base
Club on track to establish new base
The South Canterbury Model Engineering Club is looking to make good on its promise to continue full steam ahead.
Families fundraise to attend games
Families fundraise to attend games
A team of young athletes are not letting disability define them as they prepare to head to Auckland for the Halberg Games later this month.
Veges for breakfast? April Fool’s
Veges for breakfast? April Fool’s
The residents at Enliven Wallingford were caught off guard with an April Fool’s prank last week.
Museum reopens after three years
Museum reopens after three years
The grand reopening of the Temuka Courthouse Museum was held at the weekend.
Couple establish long-term fund for community organisations
Couple establish long-term fund for community organisations
A Winchester couple known for their dedication to the local community through their business Pye Group have taken a big step towards ensuring ongoing support for the area.
Local Legend: Natalie Tunnah
Local Legend: Natalie Tunnah
One-year-old Rose joins her mum Natalie Tunnah to receive the Clutha leader Silver Farms Local Legend prize lamb leg roast this week.