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    Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash

    The Awamoa Park toilets were closed last month after significant damage. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Man disqualified from driving for toilet-block crash

    An Oamaru man who crashed a car into the Awamoa Park toilet block after a late-night drive has been sentenced in court.

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    1080 trial to cut dotterel predators begins

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    1080 trial to cut dotterel predators begins

    Phase one of the project to save the southern New Zealand dotterel (pukunui) has started.

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    All going to plan at gold mine: manager

    The Hawkeswood Mining Company site at Millers Flat. Since October the dredge has moved 278,000...

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    All going to plan at gold mine: manager

    Nine months in and 278,000 cubic metres of gravel has been moved at Millers Flat’s gold mine.

    Hunting death a 'heartbreaking' reminder to identify targets

    Jock Davies. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Hunting death a 'heartbreaking' reminder to identify targets

    The 'tragic' shooting death of a young Otago man has prompted a reminder for hunters to always identify their target beyond all doubt.

    Hundreds feel magnitude 6 quake off Stewart Island

    The 6.0 quake struck 115 km north-west of Snares Islands. Photo: GeoNet

    Hundreds feel magnitude 6 quake off Stewart Island

    Over a thousand people have reported feeling a 6.0 magnitude earthquake off the lower South Island in the early hours of this morning.

    Waitaki's water move might not comply, partners warn

    Waitaki's water move might not comply, partners warn

    Waitaki's former southern council partners have fired a warning after its decision to quit the group and go it alone on water services.

    Project takes flight to honour cape’s history

    Makotukutuku Ancient Cape Wanbrow board members (from left) Mel Watson, Mark Hey, Nick Guyan,...

    Project takes flight to honour cape’s history

    Silhouettes of giant moa might once again be seen overlooking Oamaru harbour, hundreds of years after the ancient fauna went extinct.

    Family grieving young man’s death

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    Family grieving young man’s death

    A young man from a small Otago town who twice survived cancer has died in a tragic hunting accident on Stewart Island.

    Voting campaign aspires to new heights

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    Voting campaign aspires to new heights

    Democracy is reaching new heights in the Queenstown Lakes district.

    Braving the cold

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    Braving the cold

    Forty-five swimmers, some without wetsuits, endured 8°C waters to take part in the annual Whakatipu Legend Winter Swim at the weekend.

    Youth arrested over Invercargill robberies: police

    Youth arrested over Invercargill robberies: police

    A youth has been arrested after aggravated robberies in Invercargill at the weekend, police say.

    Health petition arrives, minister’s visit looms

    "General practices are like the canary in the coal mine. When they’re not running or resourced...

    Health petition arrives, minister’s visit looms

    Gore Health will be hosting quite a pairing this week - a petition calling the state of healthcare an emergency and the associate health minister.

    Waikato farmer wins title at national finals

    Young Farmer of the Year grand final winner Hugh Jackson proudly displays the top prize trophy he...

    Waikato farmer wins title at national finals

    Try and try again proved to be a winning formula for a 26-year-old Waikato-Bay of Plenty sheep and beef farmer who won the 57th Young Farmer of the Year title on Saturday evening in Invercargill.

    Appeal after Lindis Pass cell tower damaged

    The Lindis Pass (SH8) in Central Otago. Photo: Getty Images

    Appeal after Lindis Pass cell tower damaged

    Cromwell police are seeking information after "significant damage" to a rural cellular tower in the Lindis Pass (SH8) area.

    Van rolls in Lindis

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    Van rolls in Lindis

    A Jucy campervan lies on its side after it crashed in the Lindis Pass yesterday afternoon.

    Otago child cancer survivor believed to be man shot

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    Otago child cancer survivor believed to be man shot

    A 21-year-old Otago man who survived a childhood cancer diagnosis is believed to be the victim in a Stewart Island hunting incident.

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    Chook Tree top of the pecking order

    North Otago’s Chook Tree has been crowned the winner of the Tree of the Year New Zealand...

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    Chook Tree top of the pecking order

    The owners of North Otago’s Chook Tree say it is "egg-cellent" to have been crowned the winner of a national competition.

    Campervan crashes in Lindis Pass

    Photo: Mark Price

    Campervan crashes in Lindis Pass

    A Jucy campervan was on its side after crashing in the Lindis Pass region this afternoon.

    Changing of the guard after brigade chief steps down

    Mark Eales is congratulated on getting his white chief fire officer hat for the Tapanui Fire...

    Changing of the guard after brigade chief steps down

    One lifelong member of the Tapanui Fire Brigade has stepped down from the top role, passing his white chief hat on to another officer who has more than 25 years of service under his belt.

    Call for action after more outages

    Transpower issued a warning notice on Friday morning saying there was a risk of insufficient...

    Call for action after more outages

    Power outages have been on the rise, and so is the frustration among rural communities across the region who are calling for more reliability.
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