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A cottage in Cromer St, Balclutha, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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Firefighters out in force to quell blaze

As many as 25 firefighters worked to quell a house fire in Balclutha on Tuesday night, and neighbours yesterday praised their quick action.

Snow warning for Milford Road

Snow is set to affect the Milford Road in Southland tomorrow evening.

Bell claims RNZ article 'bullying'

Bell claims RNZ article 'bullying'

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has labelled a recent account of his tumultuous first term as "bullying".

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Director questions merits of MPI prosecution

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Director questions merits of MPI prosecution

The prosecution of him and his company for operating heli-crayfish excursions for high-paying guests "wasn’t a great use of taxpayers’ money", a Queenstown hotelier says.

Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting

Possums are the main source of bovine Tb in New Zealand. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Tb risk in Upper Waitaki focus of meeting

A public meeting is being held in Omarama to discuss bovine tuberculosis risk following concerns about Ospri’s response to Tb in the nearby Lindis Pass.

Freezing fog and black ice on Sth Island highways

Fog on State Highway 8 presents a risk for motorists, NZTA says. Photo: Supplied / NZTA

Warning of freezing fog and black ice on South Island highways

Drivers in the central South Island are being warned to be aware of freezing fog and black ice over the next few days.

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Summer concert move to Wānaka confirmed

Simple Minds performs during the Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert in 2024. Plans are afoot...

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Summer concert move to Wānaka confirmed

Greenstone Entertainment has confirmed plans to move the annual Summer Concert Tour over the hill to Wānaka and to attract almost double the number of concert-goers.

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Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says

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Death ‘devastating’, man’s partner says

The partner of a Queenstown man killed on a Jacks Point worksite in 2023 says his death has caused "profound heartbreak and irreversible damage".

Thousands forced to travel for treatments

Southern Lakes Health Trust clinical advisor Dr Jez Leftley, health infrastructure specialist...

'Services seriously lacking': Thousands forced to travel for treatments

More than 3000 Central Otago and Lakes District patients were admitted to Dunedin and Invercargill hospitals in 2024 due to limited local services.

Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council

Scandal, division and rumours at Gore District Council

It's been a tumultuous three years at the Gore District Council with a heated election in 2022 ending in a close call and NZ's youngest ever mayor, divisions and murmurs of central govt intervention. What does October's election hold?

Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps

Harness racer Millie Bond with her pony George, or ‘‘Ginger Ninja’’, at her grandparents’ stables...

Teen hopes to follow in family’s footsteps

A Gore 16-year-old selected to go harness racing in Brisbane this week is hoping to follow in her family’s footsteps.

Mystery Car Trial fundraiser a hit

The Waitane Young Farmers raised over $1500 for the Rural Support Trust with a successful...

Mystery Car Trial fundraiser a hit

A scavenger hunt in Gore was a smash hit at the weekend, raising more than $1500 for a support group, with organisers thrilled about the success.

Invasive fanworm found in Bluff Harbour

A Mediterranean fanworm. Photo: Supplied / Environment Southland

Invasive fanworm found in Bluff Harbour

An invasive species of aquatic worm has been found in Bluff Harbour, and the Southland Regional Council is trying to determine if it has spread.

Young woman named as Hampden crash victim

Young woman named as Hampden crash victim

Police have named the woman who died following a crash near Hampden in North Otago at the weekend.

Tourism firm seeks right to stop for whale encounters

Real Journeys wants to be able to stop and watch whales they might come across — including...

Tourism firm seeks right to stop for whale encounters

A New Zealand tourism company has applied for permission to stop commercial tours in progress to watch whales when they are spotted in the waters around Fiordland and Stewart Island/Rakiura.