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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.
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3000 Otago farms may need consents: report
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3000 Otago farms may need consents: report
Thousands of Otago farmers could be forced to apply for resource consent for everyday farm activities early next year.
More than $82m sought for land acquired by airport company
More than $82m sought for land acquired by airport company
Property developer Remarkables Park Ltd is seeking more than $82 million compensation for land compulsorily acquired by Queenstown’s airport company in 2019.
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Marine biologists uncovering a ‘completely different world’ in Fiordland
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Marine biologists uncovering a ‘completely different world’ in Fiordland
Swarms of sandflies and inclement weather can make life really unpleasant above water in Fiordland.
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Lack of transparency on ‘huge’ rates rise queried
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Lack of transparency on ‘huge’ rates rise queried
Lack of transparency around a proposed "huge increase" of up to 25% in some rural rates in Waitaki has been highlighted.
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‘Everyone wins’: events draw thousands to city
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‘Everyone wins’: events draw thousands to city
Two national events this month have helped to take some pressure off Invercargill’s local hospitality industry, which is still struggling with the knock-on effects of the cost-of-living crisis.
Man hit by vehicle had fallen from cliff
Man found dead on SH6 near Gibbston named by police
Police have named a man found dead on a Queenstown highway who fell from a cliff before being hit by a vehicle.
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School head still on unexplained leave
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School head still on unexplained leave
The principal of a North Otago school remains on leave following a year of upheaval.
Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’
Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’
During a tricky time for young people in Central Otago seeking sustainable employment in a tough job market, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs community employment programme has helped 20 young people into work.
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Stalwart recognised for 70 years
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Stalwart recognised for 70 years
June Waters has been in the Women’s Institute longer than most members have been alive.