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Firefighters out in force to quell blaze
As many as 25 firefighters worked to quell a house fire in Balclutha on Tuesday night, and neighbours yesterday praised their quick action.
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Bell claims RNZ article 'bullying'
Bell claims RNZ article 'bullying'
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has labelled a recent account of his tumultuous first term as "bullying".
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Director questions merits of MPI prosecution
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Director questions merits of MPI prosecution
The prosecution of him and his company for operating heli-crayfish excursions for high-paying guests "wasn’t a great use of taxpayers’ money", a Queenstown hotelier says.
Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting
Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting
A public meeting is being held in Omarama to discuss bovine tuberculosis risk following concerns about Ospri’s response to Tb in the nearby Lindis Pass.
Freezing fog and black ice on Sth Island highways
Warning of freezing fog and black ice on South Island highways
Drivers in the central South Island are being warned to be aware of freezing fog and black ice over the next few days.
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Summer concert move to Wānaka confirmed
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Summer concert move to Wānaka confirmed
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Greenstone Entertainment has confirmed plans to move the annual Summer Concert Tour over the hill to Wānaka and to attract almost double the number of concert-goers.
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Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says
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Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says
The partner of a Queenstown man killed on a Jacks Point worksite in 2023 says his death has caused "profound heartbreak and irreversible damage".
Thousands forced to travel for treatments
'Services seriously lacking': Thousands forced to travel for treatments
More than 3000 Central Otago and Lakes District patients were admitted to Dunedin and Invercargill hospitals in 2024 due to limited local services.
Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council
Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council
It's been a tumultuous three years at the Gore District Council with a heated election in 2022 ending in a close call and NZ's youngest ever mayor, divisions and murmurs of central govt intervention. What does October's election hold?
Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps
Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps
A Gore 16-year-old selected to go harness racing in Brisbane this week is hoping to follow in her family’s footsteps.
Mystery Car Trial fundraiser a hit
Mystery Car Trial fundraiser a hit
A scavenger hunt in Gore was a smash hit at the weekend, raising more than $1500 for a support group, with organisers thrilled about the success.
Invasive fanworm found in Bluff Harbour
Invasive fanworm found in Bluff Harbour
An invasive species of aquatic worm has been found in Bluff Harbour, and the Southland Regional Council is trying to determine if it has spread.
Young woman named as Hampden crash victim
Young woman named as Hampden crash victim
Police have named the woman who died following a crash near Hampden in North Otago at the weekend.
Tourism firm seeks right to stop for whale encounters
Tourism firm seeks right to stop for whale encounters
A New Zealand tourism company has applied for permission to stop commercial tours in progress to watch whales when they are spotted in the waters around Fiordland and Stewart Island/Rakiura.
'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast
'Needle in a haystack': Kiwi rediscovered on remote West Coast
Little spotted kiwi have been rediscovered in the wild on the West Coast for the first time in 50 years, delighting conservationists.
House ‘severely damaged’
House ‘severely damaged’
A Balclutha house was "severely damaged" in a house fire last night.
Crews rush to Balclutha house fire
Crews rush to Balclutha house fire
Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a house "well alight" in Balclutha's Cromer St.
Drivers warned of disruptions across South
Drivers warned of disruptions across South
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising drivers of potential delays across the region over the next fortnight.
Police seek man after Westport property damaged
Police seek man after Westport property damaged
Police are appealing for information following damage to a commercial property on Westport's Palmerston St on Saturday at around 11pm.
Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice
Councillor ‘risking health’ by ignoring boil water notice
The country's water regulator says a Southland councillor who refuses to boil his tap water could be risking his health.