Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
More than 200 competitors flocked to the "capital of the merino wool industry" at the weekend to take part in one of the world’s only fine-wool shows.
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Cruise ship passengers greeted by protesters
Cruise ship passengers greeted by protesters
The first cruise ship passengers in Dunedin this season got a cool reception from climate change protesters, who accused them of destroying the planet.
Damaged house ‘living nightmare’
Damaged house ‘living nightmare’
A Dunedin solo mother is at breaking point after her Clyde Hill property was red-stickered following this month’s flood event.
Principal 'chuffed' with Kaikorai's new 'risky' playground
Principal 'chuffed' with Kaikorai's new 'risky' playground
There were no back-to-school blues at Kaikorai Primary School as pupils flocked to try out their long-awaited playground.
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Welcome mat out for cruise ship
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Welcome mat out for cruise ship
The start of Dunedin’s cruise ship season today is unlikely to be disrupted by ongoing work to repair slips, Port Otago says.
Central girls delighted with top spot
Central girls delighted with top spot
"It wasn’t just the rugby — it was the connection."
Korean War textbook a collaborative effort
Korean War textbook a collaborative effort
A local history teacher hopes a textbook she is co-authoring will bring a forgotten war out of the shadows.
Healthcare travels to rural residents
Healthcare travels to rural residents
Healthcare on wheels was available at last weekend’s Merino Shears.
Alcohol consumption ban floated for Teviot Valley
Alcohol consumption ban floated for Teviot Valley
Psychoactive substances and alcohol were on the minds of Central Otago district councillors at last month’s meeting.
Footpath renewal not given needed funds
Footpath renewal not given needed funds
A backlog of footpath work is anticipated by the Central Otago District Council, as funding from central government fails to meet expectations.
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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
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Merino ‘capital’ hosts shearing competition
More than 200 competitors flocked to the "capital of the merino wool industry" at the weekend to take part in one of the world’s only fine-wool shows.
New shop gives young artists the chance to show
New shop gives young artists the chance to show
Ranfurly’s newest shop is offering "something for everyone", as well as a leg-up for young artists.
Shear volume of talent on display
Shear volume of talent on display
Shearers compete in the first round of heats in the senior machine shearing category at the 64th annual Merino Shearing and Woolhandling competition in Alexandra yesterday.
Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan
Armada makes its way to Lake Dunstan
The wild weather was of some use yesterday.
Rockfall hits vehicle
Rockfall hits vehicle, occupants 'extremely lucky'
Motorists had a lucky escape after narrowly avoiding the full brunt of a rockfall in the Cromwell-Clyde gorge this morning.
'Lucky escape' after rockfall in Central gorge
'Lucky escape' after rockfall in Central gorge
Motorists had a lucky escape after narrowly avoiding rockfall in the Cromwell-Clyde gorge this morning.
Upgrades on track, will soon be finished: council
Upgrades on track, will soon be finished: council
The end is in sight for the Clyde street and water upgrade.
Boards hope community’s voice still heard
Boards hope community’s voice still heard
Before Central Otago District councillors cast their votes on districtisation last Wednesday, they had plenty of community input to consider.
Weather warning after car goes off road
Weather warning in Central after car goes off road
Motorists are urged to take care on the roads as bad weather begins to affect parts of the South.
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Break with past as both King and Queen crowned
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Break with past as both King and Queen crowned
It was a day out fit for a King and Queen.