Lightning in Alexandra as second 'severe' storm expected
Lightning strikes have been observed near Alexandra, as Otago residents are being cautioned to prepare for a second wave of "severe" thunderstorms this evening.
Brad Pitt arrives in NZ before heading to Queenstown
Brad Pitt arrives in NZ before heading to Queenstown
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt has reportedly arrived in Auckland on his way to Queenstown to film an action thriller.
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Cowan celebrates 40 years with MLT
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Cowan celebrates 40 years with MLT
Loyalty comes in spades in Gore.
Every day different for harbourmaster
Every day different for harbourmaster - and that’s how he likes it
For Lyndon Cleaver, no two days are ever the same — but that’s just how he likes it.
'Oh my god, it's crazy': Video shows giant hailstones pelting Lawrence
'Oh my god, it's crazy': Video shows giant hailstones pelting Lawrence
A video has captured a violent hailstorm which smashed a windscreen and dented vehicles near Lawrence.
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Call for beach vehicle ban after 'appalling' attack
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Call for beach vehicle ban after 'appalling' attack
The Department of Conservation is urgently calling for vehicles to be banned on southern beaches in the wake of the "appalling" harassment of a sea lion before its death.
Area’s first women’s fly-fishing academy being held
Area’s first women’s fly-fishing academy being held
Young, old, male or female — the "tug is the drug" that keeps people hooked on fishing, professional fly-fishing guide Kristina Placko says.
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District plan not to be paused despite proposal
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District plan not to be paused despite proposal
There will be no pause for the Gore district plan, as all but one councillor have voted to reject the proposal, albeit with some reluctance.
Service options will affect passengers, fares
Service options will affect passengers, fares
Children may no longer get a free ride and passengers going to Port Chalmers or Mosgiel might be asked to pay more if a shakeup to the region’s bus services goes ahead.
Mayor urges community to be supportive after crashes
Mayor urges community to be supportive after crashes
Two fatal incidents involving motorcycles occurring within a week of each other was described by Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley as awful.
Power cuts in Central
Power cuts in Central
Almost 1700 Aurora Energy customers were left without power in Alexandra after an outage early yesterday.
Fergburger worker sacked for slur
Fergburger worker sacked for slur
Queenstown's most famous burger joint has fired a staff member and promised to do better after a racial slur was left on a customer’s docket.
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Dismayed by funding cuts to fight truancy
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Dismayed by funding cuts to fight truancy
The government is sending mixed messages in its approach to truancy as southern regions have had funding cut for school attendance officers, a Southland principal says.
Cost of CCTV project for town soars
Cost of CCTV project for town soars
A much-debated CCTV project in small-town Southland has hit a speed bump amid a budget blowout.
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Councils’ water coalition now numbers four
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Councils’ water coalition now numbers four
The Gore District Council has taken the first step in what may — or may not — be a happy marriage in water.
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Threat of violence puts council HQ into lockdown
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Threat of violence puts council HQ into lockdown
A threat of physical violence to Waitaki District Council staff resulted in the council’s Oamaru headquarters being put into lockdown yesterday afternoon.
Sitting on the bend
Sitting on the bend
Stirling, with a population of 350, sits on the north branch of the Clutha River about 5km from Balclutha.
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Positive vibes all round from National Model T Club’s tour
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Positive vibes all round from National Model T Club’s tour
Driving around Southland at the weekend, you might have thought you had taken a trip back more than 100 years.
Toxic algae warning for Southland rivers
Toxic algae warning for Southland rivers
Toxic algae has been found in three Southland rivers, prompting a warning for water users and people walking their dogs.
New three-strike system for recycling
New three-strike system for recycling
A new "three-strikes" system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.