‘Beautiful council’ can get things done: Cadogan
‘Beautiful council’ can get things done: Cadogan
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan says he has a beautiful council with him as he "drops the shoulder" in what will be his final term.
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Tayler named as patron
Tayler named as patron
One of New Zealand’s most loved athletes has won another title.
New rules could stall subdivisions
New rules could stall subdivisions
A move to protect highly productive land may lead to it becoming almost impossible to subdivide land in nearly half of the Southland district.
More seasonal workers welcomed in Central
More seasonal workers welcomed in Central
An increase in the number of seasonal migrant workers allowed into the country has been welcomed by Central Otago growers, who say the workers are the backbone of their operations.
Original blossom festival queen returns
Original blossom festival queen returns
She was the first and she has not forgotten it.
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Wedding venue faces resource consent issue
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Wedding venue faces resource consent issue
An undesirable precedent would be set if a Queenstown property was granted consent to hold 100 events a year, a hearing has been told.
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Dissent in community over changes to viewing spot
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Dissent in community over changes to viewing spot
A protest is planned on Monday against proposed changes to Observation Rock in Stewart Island, as opponents say trying to improve the site will only destroy it.
First response unit to get recognition
First response unit to get recognition
The first response unit in Omarama has won its battle to get more recognition from emergency services but the proof of the pudding will be in the eating.
Oyster season ‘worst I have seen in 26 years’
Oyster season ‘worst I have seen in 26 years’
The Bluff oyster season is almost at an end and it is not one to write home about.
Barn plan attracts 31 submissions
Barn plan attracts 31 submissions
A proposal to build four big barns to shelter cows on a farm near Te Anau has attracted more than 30 submissions.
Council: smokefree should cover vapes
Council: smokefree should cover vapes
The Invercargill City Council wants vaping restrictions included in the proposed national smokefree strategy but does not support the amended age-related ban on buying tobacco.
Mennell claims 25th men’s title
Mennell claims 25th men’s title
The guy who is engraving the trophies at the Riverton Squash Club must be getting a repetitive strain injury.
Barn plan attracts 31 submissions
Barn plan attracts 31 submissions
A proposal to build four big barns to shelter cows on a farm near Te Anau has attracted more than 30 submissions.
Headaches lead to hospitalisation
Headaches lead to hospitalisation
It has been an up-and-down week for Invercargill city councillor Ian Pottinger.
Cancer survivor buzzing at 10-year mark
Cancer survivor buzzing at 10-year mark
Everyone wants to celebrate a 10th anniversary.
Marathon set for comeback
Marathon set for comeback
It will hopefully be third time lucky for the Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon.
Brave daughter’s actions rewarded
Brave daughter’s actions rewarded
Arabella Thomas has been without a riding partner for the past few months — not that she is complaining. It could have been a lot worse.
Getting to know character is key to playing masked genius
Getting to know character is key to playing masked genius
We have all been used to wearing masks but Jeff Rea will be wearing an extra special mask next month.
Highlanders, Gilbert face real test against Waratahs
Highlanders, Gilbert face real test against Waratahs
It was a dream debut last week for Sam Gilbert.
‘It is going to feel weird’
‘It is going to feel weird’
He arrived in the South 14 years ago, hoping to get a physical education degree. He ended up not getting it, but he got plenty of life lessons.