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Working at MSD, woman misused system to take more than $26K
Working at MSD, woman misused system to take more than $26K
A former Ministry of Social Development case manager who funnelled more than $26,000 of beneficiary payments into her own bank accounts has been sentenced to home detention.
Boat ramp upgrade set to start
Boat ramp upgrade set to start
A key civic improvement project is expected to begin in Kaitangata shortly.
Councils considering whether to ditch LGNZ membership
Councils considering whether to ditch LGNZ membership
At least three West Coast councils say they are debating whether to continue their membership of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ).
Admin issues derail murderer’s bid for release
Admin issues derail murderer’s bid for release
A North Otago murderer and sex offender will remain in prison until next month after a series of administrative botches.
Man shot by police enters not-guilty pleas
Man shot by police enters not-guilty pleas
A man shot by police after he allegedly rammed a police car then threatened officers and the public with weapons is denying the charges.
Stabbing case: date set for murder trial
Stabbing case: date set for murder trial
A 2024 trial date has been set for the man accused of killing a young father in Invercargill last month.
Snowmaking guns at the ready
Snowmaking guns at the ready
Otago's skifields are gearing up to make some snow as the natural stuff is forecast to fall later this week.
New housing development for Gore
Function centre to make way for state housing
Low-income earners will benefit from a new state housing development in Gore.
Wildlife benefits seen if vehicles-on-beaches bylaw adopted
Wildlife benefits seen if vehicles-on-beaches bylaw adopted
Wildlife at a Catlins beach could soon be benefiting from a double dose of protection if new council proposals receive public approval.
Woman upset as Southland Hospital bars visitors
Woman upset as Southland Hospital bars visitors
Southland Hospital is defending closing wards due to Covid, acknowledging this is upsetting for people, but it needs to protect vulnerable patients.
Child packs to aid in trauma
Child packs to aid in trauma
Waitaki Road Safe is helping add something positive to a bad situation.
Volunteers seeking support for town centre plan
Volunteers seeking support for town centre plan
After 20 years of big idea, plans and meetings but no action over the development of Wanaka’s town centre, a group of residents has come together to drive the project forward.
West Coast locals sit on fugitive until police arrive
West Coast locals sit on fugitive until police arrive
Justice was served in Hari Hari on the South Island's West Coast on Friday night when farm workers captured a gang member who had been evading police since a Hokitika burglary the previous morning.
Fish death mystery: test results due soon
Fish death mystery: test results due soon
An investigation into what killed up to 150 fish in Queenstown’s Horne Creek earlier this month continues, and results from water testing are expected back later this week.
Ward visits paused due to Covid exposures
Ward visits paused due to Covid exposures
Several wards at Southland Hospital have been closed to visitors after multiple Covid-19 exposures on Sunday and yesterday.
Trial date set for Invercargill murder-accused
Trial date set for Invercargill murder-accused
A trial date has been set for the man accused of killing a young father in Invercargill last month.
New life for old Arrowtown barn
New life for old Arrowtown barn
Work is under way to convert a derelict 1870s farm building near Arrowtown into a function and wedding venue.
Ward faces 4.1% rates rise
Ward faces 4.1% rates rise
Ratepayers in Central Otago’s Cromwell ward face a projected rates increase of 4.1%, while those in the Maniototo ward will have a 0.4% decrease.
Bus service for Palmerston confirmed
Bus service for Palmerston confirmed
The weekend bus service for Palmerston has been confirmed and will start on May 28.