Roxburgh mourns loss of its communal heart
Roxburgh may yet lose the landmark brick facade of its cinema building — all that remains of the town’s former hub.
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Just off for a dip, see you in 14 hours: lengthy lake licked
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Just off for a dip, see you in 14 hours: lengthy lake licked
Fabulously sunny and calm conditions yesterday assisted long-distance swimmer Rachel Armstrong in her attempt to swim the length of Lake Hāwea.
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Community anxiety around new library service hubs persists
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Community anxiety around new library service hubs persists
A new service "hub" at Oamaru Library will begin next month as part of the Waitaki District Council’s transformation phase and unease in the community around the changes continued.
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Beach race a Triumph
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Beach race a Triumph
Racing enthusiasts enjoyed sunny skies and thrills at the 2025 Burt Munro Classic Beach Race held at Oreti Beach yesterday afternoon.
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Nearly 200 motorcyclists tear up tarmac
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Nearly 200 motorcyclists tear up tarmac
Up to 200 riders gathered for a motorcycle run around Eastern Southland yesterday.
Decision on new McDonald’s due next week
Decision on new McDonald’s due next week
The decision on whether a McDonald’s will be opening in Wānaka is expected to be released next week.
Walk closed, search efforts to continue
Walk closed, search efforts to continue
A popular walk near Wānaka was closed yesterday as rescue teams searched for a missing man — believed to be from overseas — after he fell into a river in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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Devotees aflutter over July bird show
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Devotees aflutter over July bird show
The best bird exhibitors in the country will flock to Oamaru later this year.
Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder
Congestion prompts car-pooling reminder
In a week when a major commuter route was clogged with rush-hour traffic, an active transport advocate is urging residents to share a car at least once a week to "keep Queenstown moving".
Hopes councils can secure regional deals with govt
Hopes councils can secure regional deals with govt
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
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Conditions align to provide great choice
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Conditions align to provide great choice
Keen anglers are spoilt for choice at the moment.
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New idea boosts challenge
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New idea boosts challenge
A regional library is hailing the success of a novel approach to its "legendary" summer reading programme this year.
Council defends increase in staff
Council defends increase in staff
The West Coast Regional Council is defending its latest increase in staff numbers — saying it now needs to hire fewer consultants.
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Months before McGregor’s slip work is complete
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Months before McGregor’s slip work is complete
There may be some light at the end of the tunnel in what has become something of a marathon road works job near Shingle Creek.
‘Good meals’ and ‘strong family’ help couple reach milestone
‘Good meals’ and ‘strong family’ help couple reach milestone
The chance for a ride in a Ford convertible is what sparked a Southland teenager’s interest in her future husband.
Charity hospital may open in a few weeks
Charity hospital may open in a few weeks
After almost five years, $6 million in donations and other acts of generosity from all over the country, the Southern Charity Hospital is "ready to go", its acting manager says.
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Leak blamed for water restrictions
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Leak blamed for water restrictions
A major leak in Runanga is being blamed for water restrictions around the greater Greymouth area, as the West Coast heads for a record-setting dry summer.
Five weeks of work on road near Omakau starts soon
Five weeks of work on road near Omakau starts soon
Five weeks of highway reconstruction will start soon near Thomsons Creek Bridge, west of Omakau, in Central Otago.
Radiant, ruby-red rata flowers
Radiant, ruby-red rata flowers
Rata flowers below the Darren Mountains on the Milford Sound side of the Homer Tunnel.
Southland councils explore regional deals
Southland councils explore regional deals
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.