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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 Wānaka McDonald’s due next week
Decision on Wānaka McDonald’s due next week
The decision on whether a McDonald’s will be opening in Wānaka is expected to be released next week.
Roxburgh mourns loss of its communal heart
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.
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.
‘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.
Artist to give lakeside dino a makeover
Artist to give lakeside dino a makeover
Wanaka’s lakeside dinosaur slide will be getting a facelift before the Festival of Colour in March, so it can proudly take centre stage in a playground art display by Wanaka Primary School pupils.
Vet nurse dedicates summer to helping animals in Rarotonga
Vet nurse dedicates summer to helping animals in Rarotonga
For many the summer season is the perfect time to take some leave and take a well-deserved break, but one local woman took the opportunity to give back during the holiday season.
Academic excellence trend for school
Academic excellence trend for school
Provisional NCEA results for 2024 show Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College (MAC) has adapted well to changes in the curriculum and senior students are continuing a trend of academic excellence...
New name gives society internet boost
New name gives society internet boost
The Wanaka History Society — until this year the Upper Clutha Historical Records Society — works diligently from a windowless room tucked away in a corner of the Wanaka Library.
First singles title for a Wanaka woman since 2014
First singles title for a Wanaka woman since 2014
A good season for the Wānaka Bowling Club has just got better.
Team seeking to bring back Godzone race
Team seeking to bring back Godzone race
Wānaka multisporter Richie McCaw, a celebrated former All Blacks captain, has joined a new team to bring back the Godzone Adventure Race in the next 12 months.