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Trust launches fundraiser to tackle trail mired in mud
The days of wading through knee-deep mud may soon be coming to an end for trampers navigating a muddy Southland section on Te Araroa trail.
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Wait time for paediatrician of concern
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Wait time for paediatrician of concern
Children with complex needs could fall through the cracks as long wait times for children referred to paediatricians cause issues in the classroom, a North Otago principal fears.
Wild weather downs trees, lines, floods roads
Wild weather downs trees, lines, floods roads
Strong winds and heavy rain around the South flooded roads and brought down multiple trees and powerlines, causing road closures and delays yesterday.
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
New joint council water entity announces appointments
New joint council water entity announces appointments
The newly formed Southern Waters group has announced a couple of key foundational roles.
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Sold fundraising wood disappears
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Sold fundraising wood disappears
Lake Hayes A&P Show organisers came up with a money-making scheme through wood-chopping leftovers, but someone had other ideas.
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Fears about campground not realised
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Fears about campground not realised
Fears new Australian owners would change the character of the popular Glendhu Bay holiday park have not come to pass, long-time campers say.
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Milford village ‘a disgrace’
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Milford village ‘a disgrace’
People urinating daily in the bushes behind Milford Sound airport is contributing to the disgraceful state of the tourist village, which has been left to rot, a veteran operator calling for...
Report measures NZ’s public outdoor access
Report measures NZ’s public outdoor access
The accessibility of New Zealand’s great outdoors is under fresh scrutiny, with Herenga ā Nuku Outdoor Access Commission releasing its first State of Public Outdoor Access report, a nationwide...
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Revealing Wānaka drink-driver’s identity ‘vital’
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Revealing Wānaka drink-driver’s identity ‘vital’
A Wānaka real estate branch manager convicted of drink-driving can be named after a judge declined his application to keep his identity a secret.
Wine-tasting experience opened
Wine-tasting experience opened
Central Otago’s most historic winery has opened a wine-tasting experience in Gibbston near Queenstown.
Details of Sir Tim Shadbolt's Invercargill farewell revealed
Details of Sir Tim Shadbolt's Invercargill farewell revealed
A public funeral service to celebrate the life of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held in Invercargill next Friday.
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‘Pride and joy’ stolen during crime spree
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‘Pride and joy’ stolen during crime spree
A Kurow woman is devastated by the theft of her cherished car and valued family heirlooms during an alleged Otago-wide crime spree culminating in a double dognapping in Central Otago.
Strong winds, hot days fuel fire risk
Strong winds, hot days fuel fire risk
Otago's fire risk is expected to rise sharply over the next few days, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) is urging people to avoid lighting any outdoor fires, especially tomorrow and Monday.
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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument
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Man stabbed bedroom wall after partner fled argument
A Milton man stabbed holes in his walls with a knife and was so belligerent during his arrest he had to be transported in a custody van.
Fine weather brings dreams of the perfect afternoon
Fine weather brings dreams of the perfect afternoon
Most anglers dream about the next fishing trip, and in the dream, it is a sunny day with a gentle upstream breeze.
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Delivering value, navigating reforms key
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Delivering value, navigating reforms key
As councils look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what is in the pipeline for 2026. Today Waitaki...
Milford highway works to start on Monday
Milford highway works to start on Monday
Roadworks affecting traffic on Southland's Milford highway start next week.
Macetown paper road to go live
Macetown paper road to go live
At the end of this month a gateway about 3km from Arrowtown, which drivers can pass through with a permit bought online, will go live, securing ongoing public vehicle access to the historic...
Police name crash victim
Police name crash victim
TIMARU: Police have named the man killed in a single-vehicle crash in Seadown Rd, in the Timaru district, on December 22.