Hopes Kurow McCaw statue can be built this year
A project manager for a planned Richie McCaw statue to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.
Two critical after serious crash near Winton
Two critical after serious crash near Winton
Two people have been critically injured in a crash at Thomsons Crossing, just south of Winton.
Former Gloriavale members say abuse apology 'insincere'
Former Gloriavale members say abuse apology 'insincere'
Former Gloriavale members say an apology from the community's leaders is insincere and they have concerns abuse will continue at the West Coast community.
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Not funding chambers, councils say
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Not funding chambers, councils say
It may look like southern councils are providing significant money to chambers of commerce, but the reality is different, they say.
Spontaneous combustion likely behind nursery fire
Spontaneous combustion likely behind nursery fire
Fire and Emergency NZ staff attended a fire at a bulk landscape supplies storage facility at Diack's Nurseries in Invercargill today.
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Runaway caravan wheel leaves motorcyclist injured
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Runaway caravan wheel leaves motorcyclist injured
An motorcyclist suffered serious injuries near Westport yesterday when he was struck by a runaway wheel from a caravan.
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Hopes Phoenix rises again as self-propelling electric railcar
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Hopes Phoenix rises again as self-propelling electric railcar
The Phoenix has arrived.
Boat at Bob’s Cove swamped by sudden southerly swell
Boat at Bob’s Cove swamped by sudden southerly swell
A sunny day spent enjoying the lake at Mt Creighton ended with a family’s beached boat being swamped due to a surprise southerly swell.
'It sounds like she’s being raped'
'It sounds like she’s being raped': Dramatic call played to court
Warning: Graphic content. A jury has heard dramatic audio of the moment a man walked in on his then-partner allegedly being raped.
Two cars impounded in wake of crash
Two cars impounded in wake of crash
Two men allegedly involved in a high-speed street race in Tuatapere last year have had their cars impounded after search warrants were carried out by Southland police last week.
Woman called husband during alleged rape
Woman called husband during alleged rape
Warning: Graphic content. A woman texted her husband saying “I rape” before calling him so he could hear her alleged assault, a court has heard.
Bike thief no match for pro cyclists
Bike thief no match for pro cyclists
An elite cyclist knew a thief had no chance when he tried to steal his beloved bike in Invercargill at the weekend.
Two injured in car, truck collision
Two injured in car, truck collision
A car was badly damaged after it collided with a truck in Pukeuri, just north of Oamaru, yesterday afternoon.
Sizzling spell on way for Wānaka
Sizzling spell on way for Wānaka
Wānaka is shaping as the place to be for those seeking some summer sun and heat this week.
Remembering Jackson Bay's immigrants
Remembering Jackson Bay's immigrants
More than 100 people gathered at a remote West Coast location at the weekend to commemorate the hardships of their forefathers and celebrate ongoing research into a forgotten history.
Cars impounded over alleged street racing in Southland
Cars impounded over alleged street racing in Southland
Two young men allegedly involved in a high-speed street race in Tuatapere have had their cars impounded after recent raids in Southland.
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Lobby formed in response to floated district plan
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Lobby formed in response to floated district plan
Notification of a proposed new district plan affecting existing use rights in North Otago’s pastoral heartland is driving a new lobby group in Waitaki.
Delays coming on highway north of Timaru
Delays coming on highway north of Timaru
Motorists using State Highway 1 between Timaru and Rakaia will need to plan for delays from Friday as resealing work gets under way.
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Mixed reception for new roles
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Mixed reception for new roles
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s Cabinet reshuffle has received a mixed reception from mayors in the South, varying from praise to disappointment or scepticism.
Opinions split on reshuffle
Opinions split on reshuffle
Southern leaders are less than optimistic a change of health minister will mean anything positive for the new Dunedin hospital project.