The South Today bulletin: Friday, December 6
The South Today bulletin: Friday, December 6
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Te Pa Tahuna site blessed
Te Pa Tahuna site blessed
A new place to call home has been officially given a name in Queenstown.
Wishing tree appeal says Santa needs more presents
Wishing tree appeal says Santa needs more presents
At this time of the year many people hold appeals to help those less fortunate.
Public invited to admire cemetery roses
Public invited to admire cemetery roses
People in Dunedin over the weekend are being invited to visit Dunedin North Cemetery and smell the roses this weekend.
Man shot dead by police in Kurow
Man shot dead by police in Kurow
A man in his sixties is dead after being shot by police in Kurow, North Otago. late on Thursday night.
'Megafire' raging near Sydney
'Megafire' raging near Sydney
A 'megafire' is ravaging areas north of Sydney as more than 100 blazes take hold in New South Wales amid deteriorating weather conditions.
Police trespass notices 'heavy handed'
Police trespass notices 'heavy handed'
A Dunedin man says he was surprised when a senior constable served him trespass notices courtesy of fertiliser company Ravensdown and Port Otago yesterday.
Three dead in crash near Kaikoura
Three dead in crash near Kaikoura
Three people have been killed and four others injured in an accident north of Kaikoura this afternoon.
Sanctions against Vandervis possible
Sanctions against Vandervis possible
Dunedin city councillors will consider sanctions against one of their own, when the findings of an investigation into ‘‘aggressive’’ behaviour by Cr Lee Vandervis are debated next week.
Anti-terror squads to patrol Australian airports
Anti-terror squads to patrol Australian airports
Anti-terror police armed with assault rifles will patrol Brisbane and Canberra airports this Christmas.
Heatwave bears down on Queensland as fires rage
Heatwave bears down on Queensland as fires rage
Temperatures above 40C are expected in parts of Queensland as destructive bushfires rage across the state.
'Celebrities get influence': Bridges slams Labour over Faafoi case
'Celebrities get influence': Bridges slams Labour over Faafoi case
Simon Bridges is accusing the Government of showing favouritism to celebrities.
Five arrests made in East Taieri
Five arrests made in East Taieri
Five arrests have been made after "traffic offending" in East Taieri.
Wakari Hospital fires lit by patient
Wakari Hospital fires lit by patient
Fires at Dunedin's Wakari Hospital this morning were lit by a patient in an acute mental health ward, the hospital has confirmed.
Deep Stream water cleared to drink following fire
Deep Stream water cleared to drink following fire
Dunedin's Deep Stream water supply is expected to be back in service by the middle of next week, after testing confirmed it was now safe to drink following contamination after a major fire last month.
Cyclist killed in fleeing driver incident named
Cyclist killed in fleeing driver incident named
A man who died in a crash involving a driver fleeing police has been described by his family on social media as "such a good guy... (who) knew how to live life to the full".
US House to pursue impeachment of President Trump
US House to pursue impeachment of President Trump
House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday she has directed a House committee to draft articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump, a historic step that sets up a...
Kris Faafoi apologises to PM over immigration issue
Kris Faafoi apologises to PM over immigration issue
Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi says he has apologised to the Prime Minister over his mishandling of an immigration matter.
Pain of loss of murdered daughter unchanged: mother
Pain of loss of murdered daughter unchanged: mother
A Dunedin woman whose daughter was murdered 22 years ago says the pain of her loss is as devastating as ever.
Cop-out leaves pupils dispirited
Cop-out leaves pupils dispirited
Dunedin primary school pupils have been left disappointed after a police-organised trip to the Central Otago Rail Trail was scrapped at the last minute because of a lack of funding.