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Council amalgamation proposal rejected
Environment Southland has given the thumbs down to the amalgamation proposal of Southland councils, raising concerns over costs, waning support and over-inflated suggested savings.
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Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride
Lake Wakatipu’s first ‘sharks’ ready to ride
An American Silicon Valley entrepreneur has added what has been billed as "Queenstown’s most unique water activity" to his increasing stable of Lake Wakatipu-based businesses.
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Hundreds of vintage dolls set to be sold
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Hundreds of vintage dolls set to be sold
Cathryn Kabuji says she is not a hoarder, but a collection of nearly 400 dolls tells another story.
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Class goes global with viral idea
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Class goes global with viral idea
A Clyde primary school teacher has gone viral on social media asking for strangers from around the world to send postcards to her class as a part of their inquiry learning.
Invercargill Lotto winner
Invercargill Lotto winner
It was a very happy holiday weekend for someone in Invercargill, after they won $15 million in Saturday night's Powerball draw.
Retailers, police team up on crime
Retailers, police team up on crime
Police and retailers are working together to reduce retail crime in Invercargill.
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Bridge parts from bygone age to be reused
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Bridge parts from bygone age to be reused
More than a decade after the original twin bridges linking Kurow and Hakataramea were dismantled, their more-than-100-year-old parts are being put to good use.
Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out
Government-backed Frankton film studio fizzles out
The plug has been pulled on a government-backed motion capture and production studio in Frankton’s Remarkables Park.
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Councillor denies privacy breach
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Councillor denies privacy breach
The West Coast Regional Council is alleging a privacy breach involving its former chairman after correspondence from a mining company ended up in the media.
Club stalwart disgusted by racial abuse
Club stalwart disgusted by racial abuse
Former Bluff rugby player Lex Chisholm refuses to stay silent about the barrage of racial abuse he witnessed from a rogue spectator at a match this month.
New CT scanner a ‘game-changer’
New CT scanner a ‘game-changer’
A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.
Youth involvement increased in honour of Māori Queen
Youth involvement increased in honour of Māori Queen
Young rangatahi were the stars of this year’s annual Wānaka Matariki celebration, as hundreds of locals gathered to enjoy the festivities.
$15m winning ticket bought in Invercargill
'Exciting news': $15m winning ticket bought in Invercargill
It's a very happy holiday weekend for someone in Invercargill, after they won $15 million in last night's Powerball draw.
More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for
More clarity on impacts of gold mining called for
About 180 people attended a meeting opposing Central Otago’s upcoming gold-mining project, as they called for more transparency on potential impacts.
Town crying out for new town crier
Town crying out for new town crier
Hear ye! Hear ye! The town of Bluff is in need of a new town crier.
Planned sport, recreation hub given boost
Planned sport, recreation hub given boost
A $150,000 funding boost from the Otago Community Trust has brought the vision of a new sport and recreation hub in the small Central Otago village of Millers Flat one step closer.
Growing strong team key for new brigade leaders
Growing strong team key for new brigade leaders
Two Waitaki fire brigades have welcomed new chief fire officers this month. Reporter Nic Duff caught up with the new men in charge.
Parking officer set to take to Cromwell streets
Parking officer set to take to Cromwell streets
Motorists not heeding the Central Otago District Council’s parking rules are being warned the days of few consequences for bad behaviour are coming to an end as a parking officer prepares to take...
Boil water notice lifted for Ranfurly
Boil water notice lifted for Ranfurly
A boil water notice has been lifted for Ranfurly today, although a conserve water notice remains in place for Naseby.
Community spirit shines
Community spirit shines
For the 16th year in a row, Kahu Youth will be igniting the community spirit on Matariki day with performances, traditional food and storytelling.