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'Words can’t explain it': Second fire rips through property
It was second time around for an Alexandra woman as she surveyed damage around her former home after fire tore through the property once again.
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Fences, signs protect beach users
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Fences, signs protect beach users
Contact Energy has responded to concerns erosion along the shore of Lake Hawea could have ‘‘catastrophic’’ consequences.
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Near misses at Finegand crossing
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Near misses at Finegand crossing
KiwiRail says a spate of recent near misses on a busy railway level crossing near Balclutha are a ‘‘warning sign’’ for drivers to take additional care.
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$200K of ‘icing’ for cycle trail
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$200K of ‘icing’ for cycle trail
A $200,000 boost from the government has been described as ‘‘icing on the cake’’ for a Waimate cycle trail under construction.
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Goldmine fight unfair, costly: charity
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Goldmine fight unfair, costly: charity
Fighting the proposed Santana gold mine is an unfair battle that requires hard cash now, an environmental charity is pleading.
Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video
Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video
An Ettrick honey seller has used a video to take humorous revenge on a thief who plundered his stall - all while being left $1650 out of pocket.
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Top snag ‘just like’ Macca’s classic
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Top snag ‘just like’ Macca’s classic
An Otago-made sausage that tastes ‘‘just like’’ a McDonald’s cheeseburger has claimed top prize at a Southland town’s ultimate snag showdown.
Watch: Flames tear through trees in Central Otago fire
Watch: Flames tear through trees in Central Otago fire
A large grass fire that forced the evacuation of homes in Central Otago has been contained.
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Southern Waters taps Waitaki
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Southern Waters taps Waitaki
Waitaki's council has come full circle and voted to join a Three Waters group it once rebuffed.
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.
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Oyster supplier prays for good weather
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Oyster supplier prays for good weather
Divine intervention is being called on for the first day of the oyster season.
Prices hiked amid Tekapo tourist squeeze
'Daylight robbery': Room prices hiked amid Tekapo tourist squeeze
An influx of tourists over Lunar New Year is intensifying an accommodation crunch in Tekapo, where some providers are charging up to $2400 a night.
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Novel honey stall proves a welcome call
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Novel honey stall proves a welcome call
You can’t make a call, but maybe you can make some breakfast.
Not all love courts getting spruce-up
Not all love courts getting spruce-up
Ageing tennis courts in a small Southland town are set for a spruce-up, but not everybody in the community is happy.
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Santana accused of second breach
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Santana accused of second breach
Santana Minerals is being accused of a second breach of overseas investment rules as it faces a legal challenge over a crucial land purchase.
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Developer keen to start at junction
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Developer keen to start at junction
Shovels could be in the ground later this year for a fast-tracked residential development at Wānaka’s Mt Iron Junction, its backer says.
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Backing for councillors to finish term
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Backing for councillors to finish term
A call for regional councillors to see out their term amid local government reform has solid backing in the South.
Man caught in major drugs bust died via suicide
Man caught in major drugs bust died via suicide
Another man arrested as part of Operation Vintage died by suicide a year after his arrest.
University to shift Southland courses to SIT campus
University to shift Southland courses to SIT campus
Two Invercargill tertiary education providers will share a campus next year.
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NZ Open hits funding bogey as Sky Sport drops sponsorship
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NZ Open hits funding bogey as Sky Sport drops sponsorship
Naming sponsor Sky Sport has pulled the pin on the New Zealand Open, which tees off today at Arrowtown’s Millbrook course.