Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts
Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country's second-highest electricity user.
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Groups asked for mine proposal feedback
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Groups asked for mine proposal feedback
The fast-track expert panel overseeing a massive mining proposal in Central Otago has approached several environmental groups for feedback.
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All go for air show: organiser
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All go for air show: organiser
Warbirds over Wānaka is all go — no matter the state of the world and the rocketing price of aviation fuel.
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Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters
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Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters
A panel has been appointed for a Southland fish farm development but it is heading into uncharted waters.
Club prepares for nationals
Club prepares for nationals
Chris Robinson has been hard at work ahead of this weekend’s National Finals Rodeo in Waikouaiti — but his family history with the sport goes back decades.
Meeting at Milton station led to 70-year romance
Meeting at Milton station led to 70-year romance
An unforgettable encounter at a South Otago railway station in 1953 marked the start of a long romance for a couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.
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Concern over levels of gravel in river
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Concern over levels of gravel in river
Some anglers are concerned lower fish numbers in the Mataura River, one of the world’s finest for brown trout, might be related to the levels of gravel in the river.
Pair arrested in Southland drug bust
Pair arrested in Southland drug bust
Two people have been arrested after a drug bust in rural Southland.
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Pet parade at show a family affair
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Pet parade at show a family affair
For longtime local Judy Young, the Wanaka A&P Show is about more than tradition — it is a family affair.
‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for
‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for
Waikouaiti hosts the National Finals Rodeo tomorrow.
Musicians at event
Musicians at event
The West Coast’s legendary celebration of wild and foraged foods this weekend will also feature some of New Zealand’s best-known musicians.
Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine
Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine
Let's get ready to rumble.
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IT shop finds nasty surprise on Queenstown laptop
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IT business uncovers child porn on Frankton man's laptop
A Frankton man was caught with hundreds of child porn images on his laptop and cellphone after he took them to a Queenstown IT business.
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Council tells Santana to remove tower
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Council tells Santana to remove tower
Santana is tearing down an illegal hilltop communications tower only a month after erecting it.
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Uber service to launch in Wānaka
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Uber service to launch in Wānaka
International ride-hailing giant Uber is preparing to launch in Wānaka.
Property values rise across Central Otago
Property values rise across Central Otago
Residential property owners in Central Otago have seen average capital values rise about 9% since 2022, according to new district-wide valuations.
Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims
Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims
The Southland Nepalese community is in shock after the death of two of its own in a car crash.
Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch
Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch
An appeal has been made for information about the theft of a classic 1971 white Ford Fairmont which may be in the Christchurch area.
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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school
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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school
Fifty-three years ago, a young Prue Scorgie looked at her career options and found her options were pretty much limited to nursing, teaching and a few others.
AI factory to rival smelter in power use
AI factory to rival smelter in power use
Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country’s first AI factory yesterday moved a step closer to reality.