Sod turned for $5m primary maternity unit opening mid-2027
Work is about to begin on the birthplace of the next generation of many Central Otago families, the health minister says.
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Temperature records toppled by balmy June
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Temperature records toppled by balmy June
If you thought the weather was a little better than usual last month, you were not imagining it — it was officially New Zealand’s warmest June on record.
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South Canterbury preferred over Otago: poll
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South Canterbury preferred over Otago: poll
Waitaki residents favour joining South Canterbury over an Otago unitary authority, a newly released survey says.
Council leaders clash over amalgamation
Council leaders clash over amalgamation
Environment Southland chairman Jeremy McPhail has defended his council’s ‘‘premature’’ release of amalgamation data to the public, claiming he has struggled to get information out of district mayor...
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Curiosity leads to 50 years of service
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Curiosity leads to 50 years of service
Curiosity may have killed the cat but for one Southlander it has led to a 50-year volunteer fire brigade career.
Person dead after water incident at Kingston
Person dead after water incident at Kingston
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A person has died after being pulled from the water of Lake Wakatipu at Kingston.
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Flood-plagued walking track section to be lifted, armoured
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Flood-plagued walking track section to be lifted, armoured
A section of walking track at the southern end of Lake Hayes will be raised and reinforced to protect it from flooding.
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Matariki festival a colourful event
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Matariki festival a colourful event
The start of Matariki was celebrated with a festival of colour, cultures, song and dance in Balclutha on Thursday.
Yes to lower lake levels
Yes to lower lake levels
Meridian Energy has been given the official thumbs up to drop the water level of Lake Pūkaki hydro storage for a three-year period.
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Outrage at Wānaka liquor store proposal
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Outrage at Wānaka liquor store proposal
A proposed liquor store on Wānaka’s main street would be located next to Plunket and to the meeting place for alcoholics and narcotics anonymous groups if approved.
Laws NZ First’s Waitaki candidate
Laws NZ First’s Waitaki candidate
New Zealand First says it is aiming to put the political spotlight on the South in the coming election and beyond.
Ram-raid suspects arrested
Ram-raid suspects arrested
Two youths have been arrested and charged following an early-morning ram-raid in Southland, police say.
Heavy snow, rain warnings for Otago
Heavy snow, rain warnings for Otago
Severe weather advisories issued today include a heavy snow warning for most of Otago and a road snow warning for Dunedin's northern motorway.
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Resilience of skifield plan queried
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Resilience of skifield plan queried
The Department of Conservation has questioned whether the proposed expansion of The Remarkables into the Doolans Basin would make the Queenstown skifield more resilient in the face of climate change.
Exciting rugby in prospect in annual Blood Match
Exciting rugby in prospect in annual Blood Match
It is the match that splits Oamaru in two.
Students’ creativity to the fore
Students’ creativity to the fore
Eight year 6 to 8 students at Queenstown’s small KingsView School took part in the Frankton school’s inaugural wearable arts parade last Friday.
Meeting commercial demand
Meeting commercial demand
This Waipuna Rise commercial precinct (right) is aimed at owner-occupiers and investors.
Gore couple win nation’s top prize in farm environment awards
Gore couple win nation’s top prize in farm environment awards
Gore farmers Michelle and Tony Roberts have won the top prize in the country for sustainable farming.
Pair arrested after Invercargill 'ram-raid'
Pair arrested after Invercargill 'ram-raid'
Two youths have been arrested and charged following an early-morning ram-raid in Southland, police say.
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Labour wouldn't revoke Santana consents
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Santana consents would stay: Brooking
Labour would not revoke consents for Santana Minerals’ controversial goldmine despite the environmental impact being ‘‘substantial and perpetual’’, a Dunedin MP says.