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Dogs short in stature but big on style

Bonnie and Miss Clyde (left) lap up applause at the South Island Dachshund Derby in Lawrence....

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Dogs short in stature but big on style

Some of the shortest legs in the animal kingdom were a runaway success as sun, snags and sausage dogs sizzled at the second South Island Dachshund Derby in Lawrence on Saturday.

Gore given more time for district plan

Gore given more time for district plan

The Minister for the Environment has granted the Gore District Council's request for extra time to sort out its plan for the district.

‘New blood’ on council after five ousted

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover in Wanaka on Saturday. PHOTO: RAWAN SAADI

‘New blood’ on council after five ousted

The Queenstown Lakes district’s new mayor says the loss of five incumbent councillors will allow a welcome injection of "new blood".

'Mindless' Wānaka cell tower attacks cause anger and worry

A cell phone tower near the Wanaka Cemetery was destroyed by a fire last week. Photo: Rawan Saadi

'Mindless' Wānaka cell tower attacks cause anger and worry

A spate of arson attacks on cell towers in Wānaka and the wider Otago region has left people angry and worried about communication outages, as police urge locals to report any suspicious behaviour.

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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell, the "reigning and defending" youngest mayor in New Zealand, is...

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Country’s youngest mayor retains position; four new faces at table

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell said his re-election showed how confident the community was in him, regardless of a shaky first term.

Person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after crash near Cromwell

Person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after crash near Cromwell

One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a car crashed down a bank near Cromwell.

Councillor refusing to quit amid misconduct claims

Councillor refusing to quit amid misconduct claims

A newly elected Central Otago councillor is refusing to quit just two days after winning his seat, despite calls for his resignation.

Former councillor returns ready to lead district

New Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale in the family business Hub and Sprocket Cycles in...

Former councillor returns ready to lead district

Waitaki's first female mayor, Melanie Tavendale, says she is looking forward to a "really positive direction" for the people of the district.

'I should be dead': Tourist reflects 20 years after partner's tragic death

'I should be dead': Tourist reflects 20 years after partner's tragic death

Twenty years after a Mount Aspiring National Park tragedy claimed her partner's life, an Irish tourist has spoken about the day.

Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind

Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley beat her two opponents in a landslide victory. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER

Tamah Alley elected to ‘hot seat’, contenders left far behind

A landslide victory has returned Central Otago’s mayor to the "hot seat" for three more years.

Lockdown lifted at Invercargill high school

Police outside the school entrance this morning. Photo: Toni McDonald

Lockdown lifted at Invercargill high school

A lockdown at Invercargill's Aurora College has been lifted following reports of an assault at the school.

Otago builder fined for forgery, working while suspended

Alexandra District Court. File photo: Google Maps

Otago builder fined for forgery, working while suspended

A suspended Central Otago building practitioner has been fined $10,000 for using her employer's identity to falsely declare she was licensed and carry out work she was not allowed to do.

Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor

Southland Mayor Rob Scott is pleased to be back for a second term. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor

Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.

Westland, Buller mayors dethroned

Westland, Buller mayors dethroned

The unseating of two West Coast mayors has been the biggest surprise in the first sweep of local body election results on the West Coast.

Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot

Likely new Invercargill City Mayor Tom Campbell, pictured at his home with wife Jessie. PHOTO:...

Tom Campbell close to taking out top spot

Invercargill's likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is "absolutely delighted" by the result.

Mayor-elect ‘deeply humbled’ by voters’ support

Westland mayor-elect Jacquie Grant at home in Hokitika with her menagerie of fish and live coral....

Mayor-elect ‘deeply humbled’ by voters’ support

The phone of provisionally elected Westland mayor Jacquie Grant has been ringing hot since Saturday.

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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers

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Table to remain similar with only a few newcomers

Environment Southland’s council will have a familiar look following the weekend’s election, save for the top seat of chairperson.

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Councillors beat challenger

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Councillors beat challenger

Two South Canterbury farmers have been re-elected to the Environment Canterbury council table.

Like father like son, both elected

Jock Martin (right) steps up as Clutha District Mayor this term while son Ben enters office for...

Like father like son, both elected

A new mayoral dynasty could be in the making down south if history repeats itself — although pundits may need to wait a quarter of a century before any bet pays out.

Towards the final count: progress v preliminary results

Progress results mean not all ordinary votes have been counted yet.

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