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Town steals show ahead of challenge
Fifty-seven Southland firefighters are gearing up to haul 25kg of kit up 51 flights of the Auckland Sky Tower next month — but it’s the tiny town of Nightcaps that’s stealing the show.
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Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister
Nothing to suggest Gloriavale children unsafe: Minister
Minister Louise Upston says she didn't see anything on a visit to Gloriavale that caused concern about children's safety at the West Coast Christian community.
Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities
Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities
A government proposal to increase transport options for people living with impairments has been rejected by a southern council over safety fears.
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours
Southland liquor outlets have been given the green light to continue trading up to 16 hours a day, despite Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora calling for shorter hours.
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Everyone’s at the velodrome
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Everyone’s at the velodrome
Friends and rivals Emma Crawford and Lucia Boys warm up before competing in the semifinal of the girls U17 sprint at the Cycling NZ Track National Championships in the Invercargill Velodrome on Tuesday.
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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens
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Link urged before Kawarau cycle trail opens
An influx of cyclists is expected in Bannockburn shortly — and council funds should be used to ensure their safety, the community board says.
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Warnings issued for courthouse altercation
Two Oamaru men were let off with a warning after an altercation at the town’s main street courthouse this week.
Watch: Adventure racers swept off rocks
Two flown to hospital after winds, swells capsize race rafters
Two people were flown to hospital, one in a serious condition, after strong winds and significant swells capsized a group of rafters off the Catlins coast.
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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour
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Eccentric Otago fashion collector’s relics on tour
Garments belonging to Naseby farmer Eden Hore have started to pop up around Central Otago, bringing the glamour of the 1970s and ’80s high fashion to small towns and public spaces.
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No mine work till late in year
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No mine work till late in year
Any operations at the newly consented Waikaka gold mine will not start until the last quarter of this year and the rocketing price of gold had no impact on its go-ahead, a company director says.
Whitewater enthusiasts tackle Coast’s rivers
Whitewater enthusiasts tackle Coast’s rivers
Cameron Ioanides leads visitors along the spectacular Arahura River.
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Region in ‘nitrate emergency’: Greenpeace
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Region in ‘nitrate emergency’: Greenpeace
Greenpeace are calling for a nitrate emergency to be declared in Southland.
Not fishing for Bluff oysters again
Not fishing for Bluff oysters again
Ngāi Tahu Seafood will not fish for Bluff oysters for the second consecutive year as concerns about the fishery remain.
Shoplifters caught in the act by officer
Shoplifters caught in the act by officer
A pair of wanted shoplifters picked the wrong store to indulge their chocolate craving when they were nabbed in a Frankton supermarket, police say.
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Slopedown wind farm decision looms
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Slopedown wind farm decision looms
A decision is set to be made on the large wind farm proposed for Slopedown in Southland — but it is not going to be the end of the matter.
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Sir Ian Taylor: concerns about fast-track process paramount
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Sir Ian Taylor: concerns about fast-track process paramount
Prominent Dunedin businessman Sir Ian Taylor has visited Santana Minerals’ offices, but remains concerned about the fast-track process that could decide the outcome of the proposed Bendigo mine.
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Vet set to win by-election, preliminary results show
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Vet set to win by-election, preliminary results show
A "nice cold beer and a walk" were on the agenda for the newest Central Otago district councillor, once he finished work yesterday.
Mystery surrounds new Otautau campground
Mystery surrounds new Otautau campground
Pack up your tent and dust off your air mattress, a new camping ground is coming to Southland.
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Radiology services become available in town
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Radiology services become available in town
New publicly funded X-ray and ultrasound services for Wānaka will put an end to significant additional time and money locals spend on healthcare, advocates say.
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South’s livestock ‘world class’
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is ‘‘world class’’.