Wild weather for South heading into weekend
A belt of heavy weather moving in looks set to bring a wild start to the weekend for many in the South.
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Helping grebes while supporting wellbeing
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Helping grebes while supporting wellbeing
Power tools and pool noodles have come together to solve the world’s problems and build nesting sites for endangered birds at the Wānaka Community Workshop.
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Seaview hostel arson admitted
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Seaview hostel arson admitted
A Hokitika woman has admitted to lighting the massive fire that burned an abandoned Seaview Hospital hostel to the ground last year.
'Kiwis will be furious': Where conservation land could be sold
'Kiwis will be furious': Where conservation land could be sold
The parts of New Zealand where conservation land will become easier to sell off are revealed in new maps produced by a lobby group.
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Projected tax contribution from proposed gold mine disputed
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Projected tax contribution from proposed gold mine disputed
Scorn was yesterday poured on the amount of money suggested would go into the government’s coffers by the proposed Santana Minerals gold mine.
Threatened Otago beach to get $3 million fix
Threatened Otago beach to get $3 million fix
A landmark Otago beach at risk of being washed away and taking the state highway with it will be reinforced with more rock armour in a $3 million project.
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Hydro storage good, winter power supply secure: Meridian
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Hydro storage good, winter power supply secure: Meridian
Meridian Energy is predicting a secure power supply over winter thanks to high water levels in its hydro systems.
Oamaru police investigate death threats to councillor
Oamaru police investigate death threats to councillor
Police are investigating death threats made to a Waitaki district councillor.
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Stepping down as head of airshow after 14 years
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Stepping down as head of airshow after 14 years
For Ed Taylor, 14 years as the Warbirds Over Wānaka International Airshow general manager has flown by.
Second body found in Lake Tekapo in less than a week
Second body found in Lake Tekapo in less than a week
The body of a man has been found in Lake Tekapo, the second in less than a week.
Native plantings to help lagoon
Native plantings to help lagoon
The arrival of thousands of native plants near a Southland lagoon has been heralded as a success, despite some falling victim to pests.
'Real concern' if landslide tsumani hits Milford Sound
'Real concern' if landslide tsumani hits Milford Sound
MPs have been told the very low rate of survival estimated if a landslide tsunami hits Milford Sound remains the case but the chase is on to improve understanding of the risks.
Pike River campaigners say bill risks another disaster
Pike River campaigners say bill risks another disaster
Two of NZ's best known workplace safety advocates are heading to Wellington in the hopes of persuading politicians to reject legislation they say risks a workplace disaster.
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Filipino twist for pie rates highly
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Filipino twist for pie rates highly
Fried banana, quail eggs and rice have taken the humble mince pie to new heights for one Invercargill baker.
Bid for airport private investment to secure council asset
Bid for airport private investment to secure council asset
Proposals to help a struggling Fiordland airport take flight will be evaluated by a regional development agency in the coming weeks.
Approval of Waitaki scheme ‘provides certainty’
Approval of Waitaki scheme ‘provides certainty’
The decision to approve the operation of the Waitaki Power Scheme for another 35 years is the right one for New Zealand, Meridian Energy’s chief executive Mike Roan says.
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Gallery curator selected to attend Venice Biennale
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Gallery curator selected to attend Venice Biennale
The chance of a lifetime has come for an Oamaru woman.
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New homes could clear social housing register: mayor
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New homes could clear social housing register: mayor
The completion of new social housing in Gore means the town could now achieve something virtually impossible elsewhere in the country, Gore District Mayor Ben Bell says.
Something fishy about this centenarian’s longevity secret
Something fishy about this centenarian’s longevity secret
Cod liver oil - and the occasional toffee - might just be the secret to a long and happy life, if recently minted Kaka Point centenarian Rona Williamson is anything to go by.
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Death threats over rates rise
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Death threats over rates rise
A Waitaki district councillor has received death threats after being singled out on social media ahead of a 22% rates rise in the district.