'I've ignored it': Ex-councillor still hasn't paid gorse bill
A former Invercargill councillor says she has not cleared her bill with the council after they removed gorse from her land more than two years ago.
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Hope new programme will ‘break the cycle’
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Hope new programme will ‘break the cycle’
A new initiative in Gore will try to help young victims of family violence become healthy and happy members of society, with hopes of breaking the cycle.
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‘Out of it’ 179kmh speedster GPS-tracked
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‘Out of it’ 179kmh speedster GPS-tracked
An "out of it" man who sped through the streets of Alexandra in a stolen vehicle and burnt out four cars was undone by a GPS tracker.
‘Herd of special interest’ status possible
‘Herd of special interest’ status possible
Wapiti deer, an introduced breed, may become a "herd of special interest" (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park
Arrests over burglaries, robberies
Arrests over burglaries, robberies
Police in Invercargill have made further arrests over several burglaries and robberies which occurred just over a week ago.
Geraldine rugby coach killed in quad bike accident
Geraldine rugby coach killed in quad bike accident
A Geraldine rugby coach, described as a "mentor" and "second father", has been identified as the victim of a fatal quad bike accident at Waitohi, near Pleasant Point last week.
Long-term resident enters race
Long-term resident enters race
A man who has made Oamaru his long-term home is putting his hand up for mayor.
More farm visits before winter grazing season: MPI
More farm visits before winter grazing season: MPI
MPI will step up proactive farm visits and provide practical advice for farmers before the winter grazing season, national response manager Andrew Curtis says.
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Lower speed limits wanted
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Lower speed limits wanted
Hampden's location on State Highway 1 makes it an ideal stop-off for truckies and tired motorists but the busy road cutting the township in half is a safety worry for residents.
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May strawberries thanks to hydroponics
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May strawberries thanks to hydroponics
Strawberries in Central Otago in May. No way.
Two more arrests following Invercargill incidents
Two more arrests following Invercargill incidents
Two further arrests have been made in relation to a series of alleged burglaries and robberies in Invercargill.
'Difficult decision': Search for missing tramper paused
'Difficult decision': Search for missing tramper paused
The search for missing British tramper Eli Sweeting, originally from Bristol, has been suspended.
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Council joins battery recycling scheme
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Council joins battery recycling scheme
South Otago officials say their council will be only the second in the country to implement a convenient battery drop-off recycling scheme.
Commitment to ensuring indigenous stories told well
Commitment to ensuring indigenous stories told well
A hundred cups of tea and generations of indigenous stories will go into the making of Southland's new museum, as the council and mana whenua agree to work in partnership on its creation.
Claim higher water rates could sink cheese plant
Claim higher water rates could sink cheese plant
Two Invercargill industrial giants are crying foul over increased water rates, saying they could force companies out of business and potentially sink a proposed new cheese plant.
New turf ready for hockey, pickleball and tennis
New turf ready for hockey, pickleball and tennis
Alexandra sports enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a new turf after the $345,000 work was completed earlier this month.
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‘Gagged’ over benefits of Winton landfill
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‘Gagged’ over benefits of Winton landfill
A regional landfill operator has been given the cold shoulder by the DCC and was not approached for information while ratepayers could be stung with a $92.4m "gamble" instead, its manager says.
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Independent living units popular: managers
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Independent living units popular: managers
A second phase of community-driven independent living units in Lawrence is proving popular despite challenging economic conditions, project managers say.
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Family’s find joins artefacts
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Family’s find joins artefacts
An extensive archaeological dig at Tiwai Point before the aluminium smelter was built was complemented by some extra treasure hunting.
Sewage station spurs complaints
Sewage station spurs complaints
A group of Roxburgh locals has complained to the council about a sewage dump station they claim smells bad, creates a stain on the road and brings heavy vehicles to a street not designed to...