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Share funds fairly: tourism advocate
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Share funds fairly: tourism advocate
‘‘Absolutely disheartening.’’
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130 years since deadliest industrial disaster
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130 years since deadliest industrial disaster
It was a quintessential West Coast day as young and old gathered under ominous skies to mark a very sombre occasion — 130 years to the day since New Zealand’s deadliest industrial incident — the...
Rowi Kiwi released to make return to West Coast
Rowi Kiwi released to make return to West Coast
Seventeen Okarito rowi kiwi have been brought home after rearing on a predator-free island off the North Island.
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Expansion won’t encroach on town: miner
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Expansion won’t encroach on town: miner
Driven by a surging gold price, a company mining at Millers Flat is looking to expand, while "100%" guaranteeing it will not touch the township.
Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns
Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns
Overseas trips to Invercargill’s sister cities have been approved by the city council despite concerns about how they will be paid for.
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Fast-track Act slammed as dictatorial
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Fast-track Act slammed as dictatorial
The Fast-track Approval Act has been described as undemocratic and dictatorial, opponents of projects saying they have no hope because of the way the legislation is framed.
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Region top of the GDP growth class
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Region top of the GDP growth class
Southland may be at the bottom of the country geographically speaking but its increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) puts it at the top.
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Ministers' U-turn on Lake Onslow power plan
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From white elephant to nationally significant: Ministers' U-turn on Lake Onslow
Government ministers appear to have done a rapid U-turn over support for the Lake Onslow power project.
Hydrologists flock to Hokitika Gorge
Hydrologists flock to Hokitika Gorge
The Hokitika Gorge has hosted hydrologists from all over New Zealand this week for a "gauging regatta".
KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash
KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash
An early morning collision between a train and a car at a rural level crossing near Gore has left one person injured.
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Fuel prices threaten school trips, camps
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Fuel prices threaten school trips, camps
School trips and camps are under threat from skyrocketing fuel prices as the Ministry of Education considers reviving distance learning.
Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site
Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site
The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre will be rebuilt on its existing site.
Endangered whio return to Rees Valley after decades
Endangered whio return to Rees Valley after decades
Conservationists in Otago are celebrating the return of whio to the Rees Valley after more than 50 years.
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Decision ‘largely reflects’ position
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Decision ‘largely reflects’ position
The future direction of Wanaka Airport has been decided following a full council meeting held by Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Fund to hand out $50K to community projects
Fund to hand out $50K to community projects
Community organisations across Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region are invited to apply for grants as the ZQN Community Fund opens its 2026 funding round.
Wishlist seeks community’s help
Wishlist seeks community’s help
The Dunstan Hospital Foundation has revealed a $250,000 list of priority equipment and facility upgrades needed to strengthen healthcare services across Central Otago, the Upper Clutha and Teviot...
Local legend
Local legend
The Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader last Local Legend for March is good neighbour Christie Burrows.
On your marks
On your marks
Duck-shooters have three days to prepare for Mark-Up Day on Sunday, March 29.
Gun safety revisited at Balclutha hunting seminar
Gun safety revisited at Balclutha hunting seminar
Important rules were revisited at a hunting and shooting seminar, on Saturday, March 21, early in peak deer season and ahead of duck-shooting season.
Organisers excited for rallysprint
Organisers excited for rallysprint
A stellar lineup heads to South Otago this Saturday to contest the annual Eastern Southland Car Club Crossroads Clinton Popotunoa Rallysprint. The event is Round 1 of the Hawkeswood Mining Deep...