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Lunar New Year pot-luck offered more than food

Taking a turn to beat the drum for Chinese New Year at the annual Oamaru Chinese Association...

Lunar New Year pot-luck offered more than food

Beating the Chinese dragon drum, learning the art of calligraphy and tai chi and feasting on a smorgasbord of cultural food was all on offer at the annual Oamaru Chinese Association pot-luck dinner...

Recognition for railway stalwart

The TVNZ crew film the Oamaru Rail and Steam general manager Harry Andrew in the Society’s...

Recognition for railway stalwart

It takes a lot to render Harry Andrew speechless but recently that was exactly the case.

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'Words can’t explain it': Second fire rips through property

The aftermath of a fire that tore through property in Springvale Rd, between Alexandra and Clyde,...

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'Words can’t explain it': Second fire rips through property

It was second time around for an Alexandra woman as she surveyed damage around her former home after fire tore through the property once again.

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Near misses at Finegand crossing

KiwiRail Dunedin operations manager Johno Lyons visits Finegand, near Balclutha, yesterday, to...

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Near misses at Finegand crossing

KiwiRail says a spate of recent near misses on a busy railway level crossing near Balclutha are a ‘‘warning sign’’ for drivers to take additional care.

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Goldmine fight unfair, costly: charity

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Goldmine fight unfair, costly: charity

Fighting the proposed Santana gold mine is an unfair battle that requires hard cash now, an environmental charity is pleading.

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$200K of ‘icing’ for cycle trail

Social Development Minister Louise Upston has announced that people coming on to Jobseeker...

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$200K of ‘icing’ for cycle trail

A $200,000 boost from the government has been described as ‘‘icing on the cake’’ for a Waimate cycle trail under construction.

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Fences, signs protect beach users

Waves lap at Scotts Beach with Lake Hawea about half a metre above its minimum operating level in...

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Fences, signs protect beach users

Contact Energy has responded to concerns erosion along the shore of Lake Hawea could have ‘‘catastrophic’’ consequences.

Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video

CCTV footage shows this alleged balaclava-clad thief stealing an estimated $1650 worth of honey...

Central Otago honey seller pranks thief with hilarious video

An Ettrick honey seller has used a video to take humorous revenge on a thief who plundered his stall - all while being left $1650 out of pocket.

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Top snag ‘just like’ Macca’s classic

New World Alexandra butchery manager Thomas Ramage has had his team’s creation, the ‘‘beef...

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Top snag ‘just like’ Macca’s classic

An Otago-made sausage that tastes ‘‘just like’’ a McDonald’s cheeseburger has claimed top prize at a Southland town’s ultimate snag showdown.

Watch: Flames tear through trees in Central Otago fire

A large grass fire that forced the evacuation of homes in Central Otago has been contained.

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Southern Waters taps Waitaki

"From the discussions we’ve had there are clear benefits of a larger organisation in both...

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Southern Waters taps Waitaki

Waitaki's council has come full circle and voted to join a Three Waters group it once rebuffed.

Penguin perks up after beach rescue

Snake the erect crested penguin on Wakanui Beach. Photo: Desmond Downs / Facebook

Penguin perks up after beach rescue

A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.

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Oyster supplier prays for good weather

Barnes Wild Bluff Oysters general manager Graeme Wright is getting the workplace ready for the...

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Oyster supplier prays for good weather

Divine intervention is being called on for the first day of the oyster season.

Prices hiked amid Tekapo tourist squeeze

'Daylight robbery': Room prices hiked amid Tekapo tourist squeeze

An influx of tourists over Lunar New Year is intensifying an accommodation crunch in Tekapo, where some providers are charging up to $2400 a night.

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Novel honey stall proves a welcome call

Hamish Horsley shows the new honey honesty box he renovated outside his Hawea Flat home. PHOTO:...

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Novel honey stall proves a welcome call

You can’t make a call, but maybe you can make some breakfast.

Not all love courts getting spruce-up

An aerial view of deteriorating tennis courts in Otautau - about 40 minutes from Invercargill. ...

Not all love courts getting spruce-up

Ageing tennis courts in a small Southland town are set for a spruce-up, but not everybody in the community is happy.

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Santana accused of second breach

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Santana accused of second breach

Santana Minerals is being accused of a second breach of overseas investment rules as it faces a legal challenge over a crucial land purchase.

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Developer keen to start at junction

An artist’s impression of proposed housing at the Mt Iron Junction development. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Developer keen to start at junction

Shovels could be in the ground later this year for a fast-tracked residential development at Wānaka’s Mt Iron Junction, its backer says.

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Backing for councillors to finish term

Mickey Treadwell. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

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Backing for councillors to finish term

A call for regional councillors to see out their term amid local government reform has solid backing in the South.

Man caught in major drugs bust died via suicide

Man caught in major drugs bust died via suicide

Another man arrested as part of Operation Vintage died by suicide a year after his arrest.

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