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Decades of work pay off for winner
The finest Model A Ford in New Zealand starts first time every time in Balclutha, after a 48-year labour of love.
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Council receptive to Arrowtown medical plan
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Council receptive to Arrowtown medical plan
Queenstown mayor Glyn Lewers says council will "certainly have a look" at a plan to extend an Arrowtown community facility to provide space for GPs.
As Wheels at Wanaka winds down, what next?
As Wheels at Wanaka winds down, what next?
"The end of an era" is how Wheels at Wānaka general manager Allan Dippie describes his feelings about hosting the last event for the region.
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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’
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Agricultural potential of river ‘untapped’
The agricultural potential of North Otago - underpinned by the water available from the Waitaki River - is only in its infancy, an Otago regional councillor says.
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Officer’s ‘Kai Rulz’ remark criticised
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Officer’s ‘Kai Rulz’ remark criticised
A Clutha official is criticising police for "bagging" his town, as the district council moves to fund CCTV for the area.
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New patron no stranger to geopark
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New patron no stranger to geopark
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has a new patron.
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Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health
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Returning fernbirds ‘great sign’ of ecosystem’s health
A rare bird that is heard more often than seen has made a return to the wetlands of Sandy Point.
Driver killed in crash near Gore
Driver killed in crash near Gore
One person has died following a serious crash in the Gore District.
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
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Exhibit to feature master’s works
The Balclutha Community Arts Centre is hosting a special textile art exhibition featuring the work of pre-eminent master weaver Betty Booth, who died last year after a nine-year struggle with cancer.
Celebrating 20 years of support
Celebrating 20 years of support
The Big Latch On celebrated its 20th birthday yesterday.
Moderate injuries after parked vehicle hit in Wānaka
Moderate injuries after parked vehicle hit in Wānaka
One person has been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a crash in Wānaka.
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
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Joint water services CCO option preferred by council
Consultation on the way water services will be delivered in Central Otago will include one option that can not work and two that could.
Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland woman taking injured owls under her wing
Southland's Gloria Harris has been running a rescue service for owls and moreporks for about 30 years, saying she's probably cared for about 300 birds.
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
Environment Southland has confirmed the disestablishment of 51 roles as part of a significant restructure affecting nearly a quarter of its workforce.
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
Bid for historic landmark status ‘progressing well’
A bid to give the Oamaru historic town centre and its harbour National Historic Landmark status - in the same league as the Treaty of Waitangi Grounds - is "progressing well".
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Dangerous dog classification appealed after alleged attack
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Dangerous dog classification appealed after alleged attack
A Queenstown dog owner has appealed a dangerous dog classification on the grounds he did not see the alleged attack, despite it happening only metres away.
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
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Fast-track panel for gold mine nominated
Three Central Otago District councillors have been nominated for roles in processing the expected application for fast-track approval for a proposed Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold project.
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Clutha ends nuclear-free weapons policy, but ICBMs still unwelcome
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Clutha ends nuclear-free weapons policy, but ICBMs still unwelcome
The world geo-political climate has changed — not hugely, but the doomsday clock may have been nudged a split-second or two forward.
March warmer than usual — Niwa
March warmer than usual — Niwa
Long spells of settled conditions at the start of autumn meant few weather records were toppled around the southern regions in March.
Consultation rejected for annual plan
Consultation rejected for annual plan
The Southland District Council has decided there will be no formal consultation on its annual plan for 2025-26.