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‘Speedy landing’ concerns
A Queensberry resident thought a balloon was going to crash into their house as it plunged to the ground yesterday.
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Traffic tailback after tractor hit bridge
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Traffic tailback after tractor hit bridge
State Highway 1 traffic backed up more than a kilometre in both directions following a tractor crash on the Balclutha Bridge yesterday morning.
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Caravans set to house orchard workers destroyed by freak winds
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Caravans set to house orchard workers destroyed by freak winds
Freak winds destroyed eight caravans on a Central Otago orchard, tossing them into the air the same day seasonal workers were due to move into them.
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A convergence of success
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A convergence of success
The currents of the ocean inspired a Dunedin musician and composer to win one of New Zealand’s most prestigious composing awards.
Massive protest vows to fight Dunedin hospital cuts
Massive protest vows to fight Dunedin hospital cuts
A crowd estimated at up to 35,000 heard speakers slam government misinformation and tell MPs they will be responsible for deaths caused by a Dunedin hospital downgrade.
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‘Shovelling like crazy’ in avalanche rescue
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‘Shovelling like crazy’ in avalanche rescue
A skier trapped a metre under an avalanche managed to clear an air pocket around their face to breathe while rescuers were "shovelling like crazy" to get them out.
Man 'critically hurt' after South Otago crash
Man 'critically hurt' after South Otago crash
A man has been flown to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition after a crash near Balclutha this morning.
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Prop pulls Upper Clutha out of tight spot to clinch win
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Prop pulls Upper Clutha out of tight spot to clinch win
It is rare for a powerhouse prop to be the leading try scorer in a premier club competition, but that is Ben McKeich’s claim after he hoisted Upper Clutha out of a tight spot against Maniototo in...
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High school vandalism 'senseless': mayor
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Vandalism at southern high school 'senseless'
Vandalism at Southland Girls’ High School this week is an example of the senseless and frustrating crime he would like to see stamped out in the city, Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says.
Blewitt’s ‘Sound of Speed’
Blewitt’s ‘Sound of Speed’
Queenstown mountain biker Jess Blewitt’s turning heads in a new video which dropped last week.
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From screens to gallery walls
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From screens to gallery walls
A chance meeting with gallery owner Stephen Higginson at the Venice Biennale has resulted in German-New Zealand artist Sandro Kopp’s works being exhibited in Dunedin.
24-hour gumboot run for mental health
24-hour gumboot run for mental health
They say living with depression and mental health challenges can be a bit like walking through mud every day.
Coastguard comes to aid of French trimaran
Coastguard comes to aid of French trimaran
Dunedin's coastguard had to come to the aid of an international sailor in need of a pitstop in the middle of a race.
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Kiwis urged to explore southern islands
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Kiwis urged to explore southern islands
Many New Zealanders cross the globe to experience exotic wildlife and nature when some of the best is in our backyard.
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Fowler building charity ‘Hope’ home
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Fowler building charity ‘Hope’ home
A new house under construction in Queenstown is being auctioned off next year — and 100% of the profits from its sale will go straight to mental health charity I Am Hope.
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Slip slidin’ away at Country Lane
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Slip slidin’ away at Country Lane
With apologies to Paul Simon, you know the nearer you are to Queenstown’s Country Lane destination, the more you’re slip slidin’ away.
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Christmas at Races set to run
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Christmas at Races set to run
The population of Cromwell will get a significant boost tomorrow as the town hosts the annual Christmas at the Races event.
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‘Great atmosphere’ with cars centre stage
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‘Great atmosphere’ with cars centre stage
Lawrence echoed to the sound of high-octane engines at the weekend, as the Rev, Rock & Hop Car Show returned to town.
Person hit by train in rural Canterbury dies
Person hit by train in rural Canterbury dies
A person has died after being hit by a freight train at a level crossing in Darfield in rural Canterbury this morning.
National in cruise control in Waitaki
National in cruise control in Waitaki
National's Miles Anderson cruised to victory over young challenger Ethan Reille in the Waitaki electorate.