Southlander in Florida describes impact of 'storm of the century'
Trees are down, roads are flooded, but that has not stopped the sausages being cooked on the BBQ following Hurricane Milton's devastation in Florida.
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Council pleased with flood protection schemes
Council pleased with flood protection schemes
The Otago Regional Council says its flood protection schemes performed well during the recent deluge.
Cyclists ready for community first aid
Cyclists ready for community first aid
Wheels Up Community Bike Ambassadors course members took to the hills of Matangi Station near Alexandra last week.
Fluoridation ‘paused’ after level found too high
Fluoridation ‘paused’ after level found too high
The Waitaki District Council has "temporarily paused" fluoridation.
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Library staff worried over increase in verbal aggression
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Library staff worried over increase in verbal aggression
An increase in verbal aggression from some library users is worrying staff and visitors in South Otago.
‘Lover of music’ celebrates 100th in style
‘Lover of music’ celebrates 100th in style
Palmerston's "lover of music" Valerie Jenkins has celebrated her 100th birthday in festive style.
'Sickening': Shot sea lion pup's mum also found killed
'Sickening': Shot sea lion pup's mum also found killed
Conservation staff are horrified after a dead mother sea lion was found riddled with shotgun pellets in the Catlins just weeks after her pup was shot and killed.
Footpath renewal not given needed funds
Footpath renewal not given needed funds
A backlog of footpath work is anticipated by the Central Otago District Council, as funding from central government fails to meet expectations.
Alcohol consumption ban floated for Teviot Valley
Alcohol consumption ban floated for Teviot Valley
Psychoactive substances and alcohol were on the minds of Central Otago district councillors at last month’s meeting.
Young guide in kayak tragedy 'always had your back'
Young guide in kayak tragedy 'always had your back'
A guide who died in Milford Sound was deeply embedded in the local community and recently undertook a 100-day trip kayaking through Fiordland.
Two kayakers safe after busy week for Search and Rescue
Two kayakers safe after busy week for Search and Rescue
Two people were rescued overnight after they failed to return from a kayaking trip near Queenstown.
Healthcare travels to rural residents
Healthcare travels to rural residents
Healthcare on wheels was available at last weekend’s Merino Shears.
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Teen's gay double life in Gore focus of new TV series
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Teen's gay double life in Gore focus of new TV series
The co-creator of a new television series about a student who is outed as gay in Gore and ostracised will challenge viewers on the struggle to find acceptance in small town New Zealand.
Korean War textbook a collaborative effort
Korean War textbook a collaborative effort
A local history teacher hopes a textbook she is co-authoring will bring a forgotten war out of the shadows.
Basin’s wines focus of tasting event
Basin’s wines focus of tasting event
Wine produced in Central Otago is one of the region’s great attractions.
Central girls delighted with top spot
Central girls delighted with top spot
"It wasn’t just the rugby — it was the connection."
Indoor bowls is in the blood
Indoor bowls is in the blood
Indoor bowls would seem to be one sport unaffected by the weather, however last weekend showed that was not so.
Maniototo to Vietnam via Clachanburn
Maniototo to Vietnam via Clachanburn
Gardens and art go together like school students and fundraising.
Brigade to celebrate 150th
Brigade to celebrate 150th
Call and they will come.
Military event for charity
Military event for charity
A new military event is set to go ahead all guns blazing for a good cause.