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Miners seek to take out gold from the bank
Hopeful gold miners are having another crack at it in the Upper Clutha — this time on the banks of the river rather than in it.
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House badly damaged in Southland fire
House badly damaged in Southland fire
A home is seriously damaged after a fire in Southland overnight.
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Santana expects locals to fill jobs
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Santana expects locals to fill jobs
Santana is suggesting its controversial Bendigo gold mine could reverse Central Otago’s brain drain.
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New principal hits the ground running
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New principal hits the ground running
An after-school care programme to help working parents and an initiative to establish kindergarten services in the community are part of the plans being pursued by the new Hampden School principal...
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Fire ban for district amid hot conditions
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Fire ban for district amid hot conditions
Hot and windy weather has raised the fire risk in the Queenstown Lakes District to extreme, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to suspend all fire permits in its Lakes zone for the next three...
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Alarm over mental health field staffing
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Alarm over mental health field staffing
Mental healthcare for older people in the South is ‘‘dangerously under-resourced’’ at a time when demand is at its highest, a senior clinician says.
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Bye bye to free parking in central Wānaka
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No more free parking in central Wānaka
Parking in the heart of Wānaka will soon come with a price, but community board chairman Simon Telfer says there has never been ‘‘free parking’’ in the resort town.
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Town steals show ahead of challenge
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Town steals show ahead of challenge
Fifty-seven Southland firefighters are gearing up to haul 25kg of kit up 51 flights of the Auckland Sky Tower next month — but it’s the tiny town of Nightcaps that’s stealing the show.
Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister
Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister
Minister Louise Upston says she didn't see anything on a visit to Gloriavale that caused concern about children's safety at the West Coast Christian community.
Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities
Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities
A government proposal to increase transport options for people living with impairments has been rejected by a southern council over safety fears.
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours
Southland liquor outlets have been given the green light to continue trading up to 16 hours a day, despite Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora calling for shorter hours.
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Everyone’s at the velodrome
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Everyone’s at the velodrome
Friends and rivals Emma Crawford and Lucia Boys warm up before competing in the semifinal of the girls U17 sprint at the Cycling NZ Track National Championships in the Invercargill Velodrome on Tuesday.
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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens
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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens
An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn shortly — and council funds should be used to ensure their safety, the community board says.
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Two Oamaru men were let off with a warning after an altercation at the town’s main street courthouse this week.
Bum weather no obstacle for riders
Bum weather no obstacle for riders
Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on in Lawrence at the weekend.
Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision
Parents reminded children under 12 need supervision
Officials are appealing for parents to monitor their children at Clutha’s libraries, following ‘‘road safety concerns’’.
Zero rates increase overall for ORC
Zero rates increase overall for ORC
The Otago Regional Council has announced an overall zero rates increase in its draft Annual Plan, leading to reductions for ratepayers in some cases.
Initiatives join forces for greater suicide awareness
Initiatives join forces for greater suicide awareness
A timely push for greater suicide awareness is allowing two initiatives to join forces in South Otago.
Sealing begins at carpark
Sealing begins at carpark
Clutha District Council contractors began laying chip seal at Clutha District War Memorial and Community Centre public carpark last Wednesday.
Thefts prompt warning
Thefts prompt warning
Southern District Police are urging people in rural areas of Clutha to be alert, following several reports of burglaries in South Otago and Eastern Southland.