West Coast wants local stash of Bailey bridges
The NZ Transport Agency has been asked to keep at least three of its Bailey bridges permanently on the West Coast.
Study a reminder of tsunami risk
Study a reminder of tsunami risk
A tsunami could bring wide-spread devastation to Southland, but that fact has led to a mixed bag of reactions — from real concern to a shrug of the shoulders.
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Nasa’s superpressure balloon campaign to return next year
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Nasa’s superpressure balloon campaign to return next year
The big shiny balloon is coming back to Wānaka.
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Miner should pay ‘real cost of toxic waste’
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Miner should pay ‘real cost of toxic waste’
An open-cast gold mine owner hoping for a fast-tracked expansion in Otago has poor compliance with environmental requirements and no plan to reduce its overall carbon emissions.
Bypass allows access after road washed out
Restricted access after Kinloch Road washed out
A restricted temporary bypass is now in place on the washed-out Kinloch Rd, at the top of Lake Wakatipu.
Ocean Beach gets $2.2m boost
Ocean Beach gets $2.2m boost
Southland plays a pivotal part in the govt’s $3b goal for the aquaculture industry - and more announcements are expected soon, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says.
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Deal pleases Stabicraft founder Adams
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Deal pleases Stabicraft founder Adams
Southland boat builder Stabicraft Marine has sold 35.9% of its business to Simplicity, but founder and director Paul Adams will remain at the helm.
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Wind farm decision delayed until next month
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Wind farm decision delayed until next month
WYNDHAM: A decision on a proposed Southland wind farm has been delayed until next month.
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Call for more scrutiny to stop invasive clams
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Call for more scrutiny to stop invasive clams
The Otago Regional Council is calling for increased scrutiny for Cook Strait crossings after the highly invasive exotic freshwater gold clam established a permanent home in the North Island.
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Fundraising efforts in honour of father
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Fundraising efforts in honour of father
Tomorrow's Queenstown Marathon will be a particularly poignant experience for one family.
Arrest after armed police call-out in Frankton
Arrest after armed police call-out in Frankton
Armed police arrested a Queenstown man after he was reportedly seen with a weapon earlier today.
Local Legend
Local Legend
This week’s Silver Fern Farms Local Legend leg of lamb winner Rodger Anderson, of Taieri Mouth, at Livingstonia Park, Taieri Mouth, where he voluntarily helps maintain the grounds.
Dementia focus of talk
Dementia focus of talk
Almost 70,000 New Zealanders are living with dementia and that number is projected to reach up to 170,000 by 2050.
Ceremony celebrates practice
Ceremony celebrates practice
Whānau Manaaki (WM) Kindergartens held a blessing ceremony recently for their new Clutha-based office, now at Te Pou ō Mata-Au Clutha District War Memorial & Community Centre (TPŌMA).
Council compliance team set to begin farm checks
Council compliance team set to begin farm checks
Annual dairy farm checks are under way, and any farmer who is uncertain about consenting is advised to contact Otago Regional Council as soon as possible.
Firemen receive awards for service
Firemen receive awards for service
Fireman Paul Gouman was honoured with a Gold Star for 25 years’ service, at an honours night at Clutha Valley Community Centre on Saturday, November 2.
Project helps connect with nature
Project helps connect with nature
Young and possibly very old gathered together for a slippery encounter in West Otago last week.
Service club reaches 50 years
Service club reaches 50 years
A milestone in service clubs is happening this month.
Lockerbie Room officially opened
Lockerbie Room officially opened
The Lockerbie Room is officially open.
Stylist’s creations on display at salon
Stylist’s creations on display at salon
Local fashion is on display in a Balclutha hair salon.