Help ‘mind-blowing’ in wake of theft
A Southland animal charity is overwhelmed with the support it has received from its community in the wake of one of its volunteers stealing more than $20,000 in donations from it.
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Council to consider policy on customer conduct
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Council to consider policy on customer conduct
The Gore District Council is set to vote on a new policy, aiming to provide consistency for staff dealing with abusive and negative conduct.
PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream
PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream
A power company has received a formal warning for dumping equipment in a Southland waterway that is home to a variety of wildlife.
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Optimal location to launch balloon
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Optimal location to launch balloon
Nasa is back for its sixth campaign in Wānaka.
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Trying to land the dream recipient
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Trying to land the dream recipient
Joel Parry is dreaming big. The West Otago painter has 3ha of land in Heriot which he wants to give away. But there is a catch.
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
What was described as a 16-lot farm park was also called "medium density housing" in a remote location, a hearing was told this week.
Cyclist dies on popular Queenstown track
Cyclist dies on popular Queenstown track
A cyclist has died after collapsing on a popular bike track near Queenstown.
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ORC response ‘not good enough’
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ORC response ‘not good enough’
Councillors say it is "not good enough" that Otago's environmental regulator still cannot pass judgement on the quality of wastewater being dumped into the Shotover River.
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Farmer appealing fine for underpaying staff
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Farmer appealing fine for underpaying staff
A Southland dairy farmer fined $215,000 for ripping off his migrant workers is appealing the penalty, which he says he cannot afford to pay.
Fish & Game slammed by ex-councillor
Fish & Game slammed by ex-councillor
A former Southland Fish & Game councillor has slammed the organisation for ignoring the wishes of anglers and operating its own agenda.
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Officer will miss camaraderie the most
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Officer will miss camaraderie the most
A departing Alexandra police officer who has spent more than 40 years on the job says he will miss the camaraderie more than anything.
Company to develop airport plan
Company to develop airport plan
Independent group Egis NZ Ltd has been hired to develop a masterplan for Wānaka Airport, which will be presented to the Queenstown Lakes District Council and the Wānaka-Upper Clutha Community Board...
George Begg Festival chance to drive ‘old friend’
George Begg Festival chance to drive ‘old friend’
New Zealand racer Brett Riley used yesterday to reconnect with an "old friend".
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New ways of funding maintenance floated
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New ways of funding maintenance floated
Environment Southland says rivers in the region are being put under increasing pressure due to more frequent and severe weather and past approaches do not cut the mustard.
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Tour of NZ charity cycle race riders stunned by scenery
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Tour of NZ charity cycle race riders stunned by scenery
The 120 riders who completed the Tour of New Zealand charity cycle race near Queenstown yesterday had "ridden through paradise", its founder says.
Great season for resilient terns
Great season for resilient terns
A colony of black-fronted terns/tarapirohe near Twizel has defied the odds and raised a bumper number of fledglings this year, despite an unprecedented season of challenging weather.
Picture-perfect
Picture-perfect
Lake Ruataniwha put on a great display in the Mackenzie Basin on Thursday, during a day of extreme temperature variations where the mercury went from -1.5°C to a high of 18°C.
Parts of region move to restricted fire season
Parts of region move to restricted fire season
Fire and Emergency New Zealand changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in parts of Otago from 8am on Thursday until further notice.
Doors finally close at Tahakopa School
Doors finally close at Tahakopa School
Tahakopa School has closed its doors for good.
$540k boost for community hub
$540k boost for community hub
Residents of the Manuherikia and Ida valleys have been given a significant boost — $540,000 in funding has been granted by the Otago Community Trust to help build a new Manuherikia Valley Community...