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    Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says

    The partner of a Queenstown man killed on a Jacks Point worksite in 2023 says his death has caused "profound heartbreak and irreversible damage".

    Thousands forced to travel for treatments

    Southern Lakes Health Trust clinical advisor Dr Jez Leftley, health infrastructure specialist...

    'Services seriously lacking': Thousands forced to travel for treatments

    More than 3000 Central Otago and Lakes District patients were admitted to Dunedin and Invercargill hospitals in 2024 due to limited local services.

    Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council

    Gore Mayor Ben Bell. Photo: RNZ

    Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council

    It's been a tumultuous three years at the Gore District Council with a heated election in 2022 ending in a close call and NZ's youngest ever mayor, divisions and murmurs of central govt intervention. What does October's election hold?

    Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps

    Harness racer Millie Bond with her pony George, or ‘‘Ginger Ninja’’, at her grandparents’ stables...

    Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps

    A Gore 16-year-old selected to go harness racing in Brisbane this week is hoping to follow in her family’s footsteps.

    Mystery Car Trial fundraiser a hit

    The Waitane Young Farmers raised over $1500 for the Rural Support Trust with a successful...

    Mystery Car Trial fundraiser a hit

    A scavenger hunt in Gore was a smash hit at the weekend, raising more than $1500 for a support group, with organisers thrilled about the success.

    Invasive fanworm found in Bluff Harbour

    A Mediterranean fanworm. Photo: Supplied / Environment Southland

    Invasive fanworm found in Bluff Harbour

    An invasive species of aquatic worm has been found in Bluff Harbour, and the Southland Regional Council is trying to determine if it has spread.

    Young woman named as Hampden crash victim

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    Young woman named as Hampden crash victim

    Police have named the woman who died following a crash near Hampden in North Otago at the weekend.

    Tourism firm seeks right to stop for whale encounters

    Real Journeys wants to be able to stop and watch whales they might come across — including...

    Tourism firm seeks right to stop for whale encounters

    A New Zealand tourism company has applied for permission to stop commercial tours in progress to watch whales when they are spotted in the waters around Fiordland and Stewart Island/Rakiura.

    'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast

    A female spotty kiwi/pukupuku has been found in the Adams Wilderness Area of the West Coast. ...

    'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast

    Little spotted kiwi have been rediscovered in the wild on the West Coast for the first time in 50 years, delighting conservationists.

    House ‘severely damaged’

    House ‘severely damaged’

    A Balclutha house was "severely damaged" in a house fire last night.

    Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

    Firefighters at the scene of the blaze in Cromer St, Balclutha. Photo: Nick Brook

    Crews rush to Balclutha house fire

    Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a house "well alight" in Balclutha's Cromer St.

    Drivers warned of disruptions across South

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    Drivers warned of disruptions across South

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising drivers of potential delays across the region over the next fortnight.

    Police seek man after Westport property damaged

    Police are hoping to identify this man. Photo: Supplied/Police

    Police seek man after Westport property damaged

    Police are appealing for information following damage to a commercial property on Westport's Palmerston St on Saturday at around 11pm.

    Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice

    Derek Chamberlain. Photo: Supplied

    Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice

    The country's water regulator says a Southland councillor who refuses to boil his tap water could be risking his health.

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    Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned

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    Group’s composition, stance on mining company questioned

    Claims an Australian mining company was "flying under the radar" in Central Otago were rebutted yesterday and questions were raised about the makeup of the group complaining.

    Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips

    Mark Rose has admitted three charges of failing in his duty as director of a fish dealer. Photo:...

    Queenstown hotelier escapes conviction over illegal crayfish trips

    A prominent Queenstown hotelier who breached fisheries rules by operating "bucket list" heli-crayfish excursions for high-paying guests has been granted a discharge without conviction.

    Boil water notice in place until December

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    Maniototo towns told to boil water until December

    A boil water advisory issued for Patearoa and Ranfurly residents will remain in effect until upgrades are completed in December.

    Woman dies in hospital after crash near Hampden

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    Woman dies in hospital after crash near Hampden

    A woman has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 near Hampden at the weekend.

    Illegal Qtown boarding house tenants told to hide

    The living area for 22 tenants. The tenant says it was apparent James Truong was able to listen...

    Illegal Queenstown boarding house tenants told to hide from inspectors

    A man who lived in an illegal boarding house in Queenstown says landlord James Truong instructed tenants to hide from MBIE inspectors as attention on the property grew.

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    Council backs water partnership

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    Council backs water partnership

    Despite another district’s shock last-minute withdrawal, the Gore District Council has passed the southern water plan partnership with a near-unanimous vote.
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