Cross purposes
Christian communities across Otago took part in a mass walk behind a wooden cross on Good Friday.
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Parole for man who killed 5-month-old daughter
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Parole for man who killed 5-month-old daughter
An Invercargill baby killer has been paroled and says he "now knows it is much safer to leave a baby crying and walk away".
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City’s new water supply identified at Awarua
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City’s new water supply identified at Awarua
After years of searching, a new water supply for Invercargill city has been finally identified at an Awarua aquifer.
Car crashes into post at railway crossing
Car crashes into post at railway crossing
A vehicle, apparently travelling at speed in the centre of Oamaru about 2.20pm on Saturday, hit a railway crossing alarm post on the Thames St level crossing - coming to a stop in dramatic fashion.
World record caps off ‘best ever’ Wheels
World record caps off ‘best ever’ Wheels
It was the last and it was the best.
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Poppy's red letter day
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Poppy's red letter day
Poppy Balneaves was rapt to win best-dressed woman in the Fashion in the Field event at the Riverton Racing Club’s meeting.
Farmer-firefighter dies in tractor accident
Farmer-firefighter dies in tractor accident
Updated 11.55 am
A volunteer firefighter who died on a rural Clutha property at the weekend has been remembered as a "genuinely good guy" who had his community at heart.
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Festival fills up as rain recedes
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Festival fills up as rain recedes
The gloomy weather did not keep the crowds from descending on the Clyde Heritage Precinct for the 22nd annual Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival held yesterday.
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Jubilee jubilation for Toko
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Jubilee jubilation for Toko
It was a jubilee worthy of its celebratory name for Toko Rugby Football Club this Easter weekend.
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Second stage of wind farm bigger
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Second stage of wind farm bigger
From earth moving to managing about 150 contractors a day, Gore’s Stuart Davie is making sure the Kaiwera Downs wind farm runs smoothly and leaves the land how it was found.
Crash levels post at Oamaru crossing
Crash levels post at Oamaru crossing
A vehicle apparently being driven at speed hit a railway level crossing alarm post in Oamaru today, knocking it out of the ground.
Record number of entries for Gold Guitars
Record number of entries for Gold Guitars
In its golden 50th anniversary year, Gore’s famed country music competition has received a record-breaking number of entries.
Cleanup to mark Earth Day, improving lakeside environment
Cleanup to mark Earth Day, improving lakeside environment
Wai Wānaka is celebrating Earth Day with a classic volunteer beach cleanup at the Wānaka lakefront next week.
One person dead in tractor accident
One person dead in tractor accident
One person has died after an incident involving a tractor in Kononi, Clutha, this afternoon.
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Wastewater failure at Hāwea plant ‘no surprise’
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Wastewater failure at Hāwea plant ‘no surprise’
A second Queenstown Lakes wastewater treatment plant’s failure provides further evidence of under-investment in infrastructure exposed by rapid population growth, a regional councillor says.
Streams drop back down to good levels for fishing
Streams drop back down to good levels for fishing
So far we have escaped the worst of the weather affecting areas to the north and let us hope it stays that way until the end of the season.
Mortgage costs significantly outstrip rents
Mortgage costs significantly outstrip rents
It is getting harder for renters to find and afford homes in the Wānaka/Hāwea area, with rents having increased by 4% over the last year.
Forget the weather, ‘Wheels’ is unstoppa-bull
Forget the weather, ‘Wheels’ is unstoppa-bull
Billie Mull, 6, from Myrtleford, Victoria, stands in front of a D10 Caterpillar bulldozer, belonging to OceanaGold, at the first day of the final Wheels at Wānaka yesterday.
Reprieve for stallholders as ban decided on
Reprieve for stallholders as ban decided on
Stallholders on Queenstown’s waterfront have been given a reprieve from being ejected from the town centre altogether.
Vintage tractor on show
Vintage tractor on show
Wānaka's wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the country’s biggest diesel enthusiasts at the very last Wheels at Wānaka show on Good Friday.