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    Two teens charged over Queens Park dating app attacks

    A video appears to show an attack in Invercargill’s Queens Park. Image: Facebook

    Two teens charged over Queens Park dating app attacks

    Two more teenagers have been charged over dating app assaults in Invercargill - this time for the brutal attacks in Queens Park that shocked the city.

    Ice, ice, maybe: Warning of treacherous conditions

    Photo: NZTA

    Ice, ice, maybe: Warning of treacherous conditions on roads over long weekend

    As the long weekend approaches, road users are being urged to be wary of potential ice and freezing fog on central South Island highways.

    Mayoral forum launches community survey on future of local government

    Otago Mayoral Forum chairwoman Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Mayoral forum launches community survey on future of local government

    Otago residents will be able to chip in their thoughts as the region’s councils nut out an approach to government reform coming their way.

    Young deer killers busted for shooting prize stags

    File photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Young deer killers busted for shooting prize stags

    A pair of youths who sneaked onto private land and shot dead two prize stags near Cromwell have been hunted down by police.

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    Investigation into water contamination ‘shoddy’

    A recent Environment Southland science report indicates intensified dairy farming including...

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    Investigation into water contamination ‘shoddy’

    An inconclusive investigation into high nitrate levels in wells used for Gore’s drinking water supply has been branded shoddy by freshwater campaigners and academics.

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    Nitrate spikes persist despite dilution effort

    The Gore brown trout statue welcomes visitors to the ‘‘world capital of brown trout fishing’’....

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    Nitrate spikes persist despite dilution effort

    Multiple nitrate spikes in Gore’s water supply since residents were advised it is drinkable were at levels a council manager says are ‘‘not desirable’’.

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    Arrowtown tops Otago bad air rankings

    Arrowtown. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Arrowtown tops Otago bad air rankings

    Arrowtown has come top of the rankings, but not in a category any town would want to win.

    Political donations linked to fast-track applications revealed

    Of the 23 fast-track projects so far approved, seven are linked to people or organisations that...

    Political donations linked to fast-track applications revealed

    More than $1 million in political donations linked to fast-tracked projects have been made since 2022, including in Queenstown and the West Coast.

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    Rugby club official decries violent fracas at clubrooms

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Rugby club official decries violent fracas at clubrooms

    The president of a South Otago rugby club says he is shocked and disappointed a party held at its venue descended into violence.

    Opening of trail delayed until spring

    The under-construction Kawarau Gorge Trail pictured last December. PICTURE: SOUTHERN LAKES TRAILS...

    Opening of trail delayed until spring

    The opening of the long-awaited Kawarau Gorge Trail has been pushed back until September.

    Invercargill teen arrested over nationwide bomb threats

    Unitec's Mt Albert campus was evacuated after a bomb threat was received last Friday. Photo: RNZ ...

    Invercargill teen arrested over nationwide bomb threats

    An Invercargill teenager has been arrested over a series of bomb threats sent to organisations around New Zealand.

    Bluff tavern retains liquor licence despite damning inspection

    Golden Age Tavern in Bluff has been granted another life against the advice of Police and others....

    Bluff tavern retains liquor licence despite damning inspection

    A Bluff tavern has been given the green light to continue selling alcohol despite strong pushback from multiple agencies.

    South Otago family mourning loss of another son

    Logan Sinclair was killed in a crash early on Saturday. Photo: Supplied

    South Otago family mourning loss of another son

    A Clydevale family is mourning the death of a second son, following a fatal crash that killed a local firefighter at the weekend.

    One authority should run region: council

    Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    One authority should run region: council

    Invercargill City Council has announced it would prefer Southland’s councils to combine into one authority, but the brains behind amalgamation in the region does not approve.

    Woman stole $47,000 from grandmother

    Oamaru District Court. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Woman stole $47,000 from grandmother

    An Oamaru woman stole more than $47,000 from her grandmother, leaving her victim with no money to pay her rest-home fees.

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    Fast-track bid hits snag over gaps in information

    A drilling rig at Santana mine site. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Fast-track bid hits snag over gaps in information

    Santana Minerals’ bid for fast-track approval to mine gold at Bendigo has hit a snag over information gaps in its application.

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    Fruit variety protections hailed

    Stephen Darling. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Fruit variety protections hailed

    A central Otago grower involved in developing new apricot varieties has welcomed changes that will give plant breeders exclusive commercial rights for longer.

    All geared up

    PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

    All geared up

    Grabbing some bargains at the Whakatipu Ski Club’s annual snowsports sale are (from left) Daren, Tate, 11, and Emily, 7, Jevon, of Queenstown.

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    Volunteer fire brigade member in crash named

     Clutha Valley Fire Volunteer Fire Brigade station at Clydevale. Photo: ODT files

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    Volunteer fire brigade member in crash named

    A South Otago volunteer fire brigade is mourning the death of one of its firefighters at the weekend, just 14 months after losing another volunteer.

    Drivers may face fines for not using chains in wintry conditions

    Motorists could be fined $750 if they fail to fit chains while driving in snowy or icy conditions...

    Drivers may face fines for not using chains in wintry conditions

    Motorists could be fined for failing to fit chains in snowy or icy conditions on council-managed roads, the Queenstown Lakes District Council has warned.
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