Fire restrictions eased in parts of Otago
Fire restrictions have been eased in parts of Otago as cooler autumn conditions begin to take hold.
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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire
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Assurance sought over rebuild after fire
Residents are grieving the loss of the Roxburgh town hall and entertainment centre and wondering what is happening about its replacement.
Former councillor in dispute over gorse
Former councillor in dispute over gorse
A former two-term Invercargill city councillor is battling the organisation she once represented over an unkempt section.
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Criticism after water outages
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Criticism after water outages
Residents are repeating calls for improvements in council communications following further drinking water issues in South Otago during the weekend.
New ‘town square’ planned for Three Parks
New ‘town square’ planned for Three Parks
A proposed "new town square" between Wānaka and Albert Town will include a movie theatre, a pub, boutique eateries and retailers — but so far, no McDonald’s.
'Unsafe and rushed': Leary slams powerline consent
'Unsafe and rushed': Leary slams powerline consent
Invercargill City Council needs to do the "right thing" and revoke consent for new giant powerlines, says Taieri MP Ingrid Leary.
Man dies after being hit by car in Gibbston Valley
Man dies after being hit by car in Gibbston Valley
An investigation has been launched into the death of a man on State Highway 6 after he was struck by a vehicle in Gibbston Valley last night.
Lake Hāwea homicide: Date set for husband's trial
Lake Hāwea homicide: Date set for husband's trial
A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing his wife in Lake Hāwea last year.
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
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Assaults at Waitaki Girls' High School ‘horrendous’
A 14-year-old girl had her head "smashed" into the ground by an older student in the second assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in a month.
Hilux world record now NZ’s
Hilux world record now NZ’s
More than 1400 of New Zealand’s most beloved farm utes assembled in a paddock just outside Kingston yesterday, easily smashing a world record held for 15 years by South Africa.
Experience new reason to pay visit
Experience new reason to pay visit
People now have another reason to visit Stewart Island.
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Outdoor event draws hundreds
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Outdoor event draws hundreds
A little rain could not wash the smiles from people’s faces during the 28th annual Papatowai Challenge on Saturday.
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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event
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Hooves beat feet in first Only Fools and Horses event
It was hooves versus feet at the inaugural Only Fools and Horses competition in Wedderburn on Saturday, and to no surprise, horses blitzed their human competitors.
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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
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ORC questioned over estuary’s health
Lack of flow and algae in the Kakanui River estuary this summer is worrying locals.
Great start to oyster season
Family’s start to oyster season marked by 100-strong haul
A delayed start did not diminish the oyster haul for the crew of Iron Maiden.
Cause of fire unknown for Roxburgh town hall
Cause of fire unknown for Roxburgh town hall
The cause of the Roxburgh town hall fire cannot be determined, Fire and Emergency investigators say.
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest
‘Honeybee’ scarecrow wins contest
Most scarecrows are made to scare off pests but the ones at the Southland A&P Show helped draw thousands to the inaugural event.
Warning illegal dumping could hit rates
Warning illegal dumping could hit rates
Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, and there are warnings it could result in a rates increase.
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
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Car show attracts 83 entries in ‘awesome day’
A sparkling sea of gleaming cars were on display at the North Otago A&P Car Show yesterday.
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Price of power to rise 20%
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Price of power to rise 20%
Electricity prices for Network Waitaki consumers will hike up about 20%, effective from April 1.