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‘An incredible journey’: Currie retires

Wānaka athlete Braden Currie competes in the world ironman championships in Nice, France, on...

‘An incredible journey’: Currie retires

After 16 years of competing at the highest level of endurance sport, New Zealand triathlete Braden Currie has officially announced his retirement from professional Ironman racing.

Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition

Oamaru Penny Farthing Club captain Annie Baxter ready roll. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Oamaru to host high wheelers for competition

Oamaru will play host to the NZ National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.

SH1 near Invercargill reopens after truck crash

State Highway 1 near Invercargill has reopened after a water truck rolled and took out a power pole.

Olympians take on weighty marathon challenge

Olympians Max Brown, left, and Marcus Daniell training for the Queenstown Marathon with weighted...

Olympians take on weighty marathon challenge

As if running their first marathon in Queenstown isn’t burden enough, two Kiwi Olympians will also potentially carry up to 20kg extra to support their chosen charity.

Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’

Southern lights dazzle over Kaka Point Lighthouse in this photo taken on Thursday night. PHOTO:...

Enjoying the ‘pretty lights’: aurora ‘clearly visible to naked eye’

Kaitangata resident Leeana Ferguson captured a striking view of the aurora australis late on Thursday night.

Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th

The Revolution Hills business campus at Calder Stewart’s headquarters just north of Milton....

Calder Stewart eyes future as firm marks 70th

A South Otago business has bullishly talked of expansion — with plans for wind and solar farms, and major infrastructure projects — as it brings up 70 years of existence.

Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says

Doc staff monitor avalanche conditions in the MacKinnon Pass on the Milford Track. PHOTO: DOC

Avalanche risk continues delays on walks, Doc says

Avalanche conditions continue to cause delays on Fiordland’s Great Walks, the Department of Conservation says.

RMA charges laid

RMA charges laid

An Environment Southland investigation into an odour complaint at Tuturau, Southland has resulted in charges being laid.

Town set to host high wheelers

Oamaru Penny Farthing Club captain Annie Baxter is ready to roll. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Town set to host high wheelers

Oamaru will play host to the National Penny Farthing and Heritage Bicycle Championships as part of the town’s Victorian Heritage Celebrations next Saturday.

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October weather broke many records

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October weather broke many records

After a month of highly volatile weather with "violent" winds and rain, few people will be surprised that many long-held records were broken across Otago and Southland during October.

Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers

Sheep yards on the Davies’ Toko Mouth farm smashed by fallen trees.

Govt adds 'up to' $70K to funds for storm-hit farmers

The government has announced "up to" $70,000 of extra funding to help farmers in Southland, Clutha and Hurunui recover from last month's devastating storm damage.

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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant

The Mataura Valley Milk dairy plant in Eastern Southland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Speculation swirls over job losses at milk plant

Speculation is mounting over possible restructuring and job losses as new owner Open Country Dairy stamps its mark on Mataura Valley Milk.

Buyer options as developer changes plan

An artist’s impression of what was originally planned at Frankton North’s Waipuna Rise. IMAGE:...

Buyer options as developer changes plan

A Christchurch developer has scrapped plans for 44 apartments in a new development at Frankton.

‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap

The Rev Evelyn Cook has represented Waihōpai Rūnaka at the council since 2021, when the roles...

‘Offended’ by mana whenua pay gap

A departing mana whenua representative at the Invercargill City Council is offended by a pay gap which plagues the role.

Mayor praises efforts in storm response

Mayor praises efforts in storm response

Clutha Mayor Jock Martin has praised "the gargantuan effort" of the past two weeks that saw the district’s state of emergency end yesterday.

Epic mountain bike event making 2026 comeback

The Dingle Burn Bluffs on the race course of the Lake Hawea Epic, which returns next year. PHOTOS...

Epic mountain bike event making 2026 comeback

One of New Zealand’s most iconic mountain bike events, the Lake Hāwea Epic, returns next year after a five-year hiatus.

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Rivers nearing optimum fishing standards

A fly fisherman casts towards a likely trout lie on the Waipahi River. PHOTO: FISH AND GAME OTAGO

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Rivers nearing optimum fishing standards

What a difference a week makes.

Town down by the lake

Town down by the lake

Pisa Moorings, a small town on the shore of Lake Dunstan, has a population of 980 people.

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Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents

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Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents

The discharge of wastewater into the Shotover River represents not only a local environmental threat, but a fundamental governance failure, a Queenstown group says.

States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland

Power has been restored to almost all customers across Clutha and Southland. Photo: Ingrid Leary...

States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland

States of emergency have come to an end in Clutha and Southland, two weeks after damaging winds tore through the South.

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