Two more arrests following Invercargill incidents
Two further arrests have been made in relation to a series of alleged burglaries and robberies in Invercargill.
Search for missing tramper continues
Search for missing tramper continues
The search for a tramper missing for over a week in Milford Sound will continue today.
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Council joins battery recycling scheme
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Council joins battery recycling scheme
South Otago officials say their council will be only the second in the country to implement a convenient battery drop-off recycling scheme.
Commitment to ensuring indigenous stories told well
Commitment to ensuring indigenous stories told well
A hundred cups of tea and generations of indigenous stories will go into the making of Southland's new museum, as the council and mana whenua agree to work in partnership on its creation.
Claim higher water rates could sink cheese plant
Claim higher water rates could sink cheese plant
Two Invercargill industrial giants are crying foul over increased water rates, saying they could force companies out of business and potentially sink a proposed new cheese plant.
New turf ready for hockey, pickleball and tennis
New turf ready for hockey, pickleball and tennis
Alexandra sports enthusiasts will be able to enjoy a new turf after the $345,000 work was completed earlier this month.
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‘Gagged’ over benefits of Winton landfill
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‘Gagged’ over benefits of Winton landfill
A regional landfill operator has been given the cold shoulder by the DCC and was not approached for information while ratepayers could be stung with a $92.4m "gamble" instead, its manager says.
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Independent living units popular: managers
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Independent living units popular: managers
A second phase of community-driven independent living units in Lawrence is proving popular despite challenging economic conditions, project managers say.
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Family’s find joins artefacts
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Family’s find joins artefacts
An extensive archaeological dig at Tiwai Point before the aluminium smelter was built was complemented by some extra treasure hunting.
Sewage station spurs complaints
Sewage station spurs complaints
A group of Roxburgh locals has complained to the council about a sewage dump station they claim smells bad, creates a stain on the road and brings heavy vehicles to a street not designed to...
An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’
An eye on achieving ‘good outcomes’
A new MP with a new ministerial portfolio, James Meager is a man breaking new ground, political editor Mike Houlahan reports.
Ideas for asset fund sought
Ideas for asset fund sought
The Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board is calling for bold ideas from the community on how to spend over $4 million in asset funds.
Police 'remain positive' as search resumes
Police 'remain positive' as search for tramper resumes
Police say they remain positive as a search in Milford Sound for a missing tramper resumes today.
New-look trap proving its worth against stoats
New-look trap proving its worth against stoats
A record number of predators have been caught in Mount Aspiring Park’s West Matukituki Valley, while a new trap has been introduced to outsmart the wily stoat.
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Wānaka retirement village homes a snip at $4.5m
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$4.5m pricetag for homes in Wānaka retirement village
Homes in Northlake’s newest retirement village will cost up to $4.5 million and it is hoped owners from across the country will be attracted.
Family reunited in graveside ceremony
Family reunited in graveside ceremony
A fitting tribute reunited a well-known scout leader and former Oamaru Mail worker with his departed grandfather and missing father.
Cannes ‘mind-blowing’ for Queenstown film-maker
Cannes ‘mind-blowing’ for Queenstown film-maker
Queenstowner Victoria Boult jokes she’s now officially a controversial Cannes film-maker.
Meet the group behind Wānaka’s biggest yarn
Meet the group behind Wānaka’s biggest yarn
The Good Yarn group in Wānaka is calling for new members to join its creative get-togethers.
‘A lot of emotions’ as late ride organiser honoured
‘A lot of emotions’ as late ride organiser honoured
Fat raindrops disguised the tears streaking riders’ faces on the Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraiser.
The school building almost sold for $5000
The school building almost sold for $5000
An abandoned school building in rural Southland may finally face its fate after numerous failed attempts to get rid of it.