One-stop shop for regional data launched
A "first of its kind" one-stop shop for data and insights has just been launched in the region.
Yet more rain may delay SH6 reopening
Yet more rain may delay SH6 reopening
Another Orange heavy rain warning for southern Westland is expected to delay the reopening of State Highway 6.
Acquisition of shares ‘strategic investment’
Acquisition of shares ‘strategic investment’
The Southland Power Trust has entered into a sale-and-purchase agreement to acquire, through its wholly owned subsidiary The Power Company Ltd, the remaining interests in the OtagoNet Joint Venture...
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Airshow stalwart to find new home abroad
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Airshow stalwart to find new home abroad
A stalwart of the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow is leaving New Zealand.
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Landmark status sought
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Landmark status sought
Oamaru's historic town centre and port may be about to achieve the highest recognition historic sites can attain in New Zealand.
Finery time: Victorian Garden Party back
Finery time: Victorian Garden Party back
Cucumber sandwiches, tea and croquet anyone?
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Options for slip area under investigation
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Options for slip area under investigation
A business case has been signed off to look at options around slip-prone Knights Point on the West Coast as an Orange rain warning hovers over the area for today.
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Work continuing to reconnect area
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Work continuing to reconnect area
An aerial photo of the flooding Dart River and its washing away of the Kinloch Rd.
Step towards freeing up reserve land
Step towards freeing up reserve land
A Southern council has taken a step towards freeing up land for development despite push-back from the community.
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Power company makes bid to extend wind farm hearing
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Power company makes bid to extend wind farm hearing
Contact Energy is again trying to extend the hearing into its planned wind farm near Wyndham.
Wānaka included in Shihad's final tour
Wānaka included in Shihad's final tour
NZ rock greats Shihad have announced their last ever tour and will play at Rhythm and Alps in Wānaka this summer.
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High school rockers ‘stoked’ to perform
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High school rockers ‘stoked’ to perform
Cromwell high school rockers MISTEP are "stoked" to take the stage with international acts next year.
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Rain may slow SH6 slip repairs
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Rain may slow SH6 slip repairs
More rocks have fallen on to the road at Knights Point and with rain forecast, NZTA says it is likely to be Sunday at the earliest before SH6 - the tourism industry’s lifeline - reopens to traffic
Grand old grandstand about to get much-awaited revamp
Grand old grandstand about to get much-awaited revamp
The Surrey Park Grandstand is in line to be given a revamp.
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Windfarm plan in Waitaki Valley
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Windfarm plan in Waitaki Valley
An international energy generator has privately briefed the Waitaki District Council on a wind farm it proposes above Kurow.
Arrest after armed police call-out in Milton
Arrest after armed police call-out in Milton
A person has been arrested after an armed police call-out in Milton today.
Watch: Clearing unstable rocks above highway
More heavy rain set to delay SH6 reopening
Incredible video from NZTA shows abseiling workers clearing loose and unstable rocks from high above State Highway 6 in Westland.
Extra funding sought for hub creation
Extra funding sought for hub creation
The Grace St Project needs cash for the final dash to get the project over the starting line next year.
‘Deliberate flouting’ of property agreement
‘Deliberate flouting’ of property agreement
A judge has slammed an Australian businessman for his "deliberate flouting" of the terms of a Queenstown property deal by claiming ownership of a relocatable home.
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Families stuck after road washed away
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Families stuck after road washed away
The Inch family was going to get away from it all.