'Million dollars of damage': Trucks torched in suspicious Invercargill fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire which damaged four vehicles at Invercargill’s Queens Park in the early hours of this morning.
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.
Work starts to complete trail link; due to open Feb 2027
Work starts to complete trail link; due to open Feb 2027
After years of planning and preparation, the Roxburgh Gorge Trail is finally on track to become a fully connected 33km route, linking Alexandra and Roxburgh.
Whoosh pitches ‘Uber in the skies’
Whoosh pitches ‘Uber in the skies’
The gloves are starting to slip off in the fight for which aerial mass rapid transport (MRT) system will best solve Queenstown’s traffic woes.
Hydro lakes full, water to be spilt from Pukaki
Hydro lakes full, water to be spilt from Pukaki
The hydro lakes are full and Meridian Energy is set to spill water from Lake Pukaki.
$500k grant towards ‘modern, flexible’ hub approved
$500k grant towards ‘modern, flexible’ hub approved
Lake Hāwea will have a new multi-purpose facility thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Central Lakes Trust.
Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents
Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents
The government’s plan to scrap regional councils has sparked fresh concern that nearly 2000 Waitaki Valley residents could be stranded in political limbo.
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Highlanders lift young spirits with visit
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Highlanders lift young spirits with visit
The Highlanders rugby squad brought some much-needed sunshine to South Otago after recent massive storm damage and long power outages throughout the area.
Highway fully open after crash near Clinton
Highway fully open after crash near Clinton
State Highway 93 was down to one lane for a time after a crash near Clinton in South Otago this morning.
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La Niña to bring drier and warmer summer
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La Niña to bring drier and warmer summer
Break out the barbecues and the sunscreen — summer in the South is shaping up to be warmer and drier than average.
Vote to recommend removal of trees
Vote to recommend removal of trees
Mature macrocarpa trees at two Invercargill sites are one step closer to being removed because of safety concerns.
‘Minor breach’ of air noise boundary
‘Minor breach’ of air noise boundary
Queenstown Airport says it is taking "immediate steps" to ensure there are no further breaches of its air noise boundaries, after a "minor breach" was picked up for this calendar year.
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Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’
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Reaction to debut single ‘quite cool’
An award-winning teenage Oamaru songwriter’s debut single is about being alone as "everyone" around her was getting into relationships.
Trust given ownership of five senior housing units
Trust given ownership of five senior housing units
A set of five senior housing units in Wānaka are to remain in permanent community ownership.
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Callout shows up demands on volunteers
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Callout shows up demands on volunteers
Members’ pagers sounded at a Maniototo Community Board meeting, interrupting an impassioned discussion about the increasing demands on rural emergency service volunteers.
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News of hoiho death marks start to set net hearing
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News of hoiho death marks start to set net hearing
A High court fight to save the few remaining hoiho / yellow-eyed penguins on mainland New Zealand opened yesterday with news that yet another had died in a set net.
Fleeing driver in custody after crash closes SH6
Fleeing driver in custody after crash closes SH6
A man is in custody after fleeing police in Invercargill, crashing his car and forcing part of a Southland highway to be closed.
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Cyclist champions men’s mental health
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Cyclist champions men’s mental health
A Queenstown man who cycled all of New Zealand’s Great Rides to support mental health says he knows for some people "getting out of bed is difficult".
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‘Appropriate’ water left out of rates cap
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‘Appropriate’ water left out of rates cap
Large increases in water charges are still on the cards after the government excluded Three Waters from a proposed 4% rates cap.
Takahē nesting in wild areas of Upper Wakatipu
Takahē nesting in wild areas of Upper Wakatipu
Takahē are now nesting in Upper Wakatipu areas and a close eye will be kept on the vulnerable birds to ensure they survive and thrive.