Exclusive T-shirts to benefit future designers
Exclusive T-shirts to benefit future designers
Some exclusive T-shirts, created by some of the country’s best designers, will help raise money for the next generation of fashion talent.
Westland mayor warns river could devastate town
Westland mayor warns river could devastate town
Westland mayor Helen Lash says a $2.8 million stopbank extension at Franz Josef will do nothing to prevent a potential environmental disaster at Ōkārito, if a river stays on its present course.
Loss of flights another blow for Wānaka patients
Loss of flights another blow for Wānaka patients
The loss of flights between Wānaka and Christchurch will be a blow for people who need to travel to Christchurch Hospital for treatment.
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Community perplexed by plans to relocate school
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Community perplexed by plans to relocate school
A school that has seen several generations of families through its doors for 140 years in Hawea Flat still has the threat of closure hanging over it.
New access to Clifton industrial area safer, more efficient
New access to Clifton industrial area safer, more efficient
Accessing Invercargill’s Clifton industrial area will be safer and more efficient from next week.
Munro stepping down due to diagnosis
Munro stepping down due to diagnosis
Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside due to her cancer diagnosis.
Tong makes surprise bid for Southland mayoralty
Gary Tong makes surprise bid for Southland mayoralty
Former Southland mayor Gary Tong has backtracked on comments he would “definitely not” stand this election by doing exactly that.
Tributes flow for Southland businessman
Tributes flow for Southland businessman who died on fishing trip
An Invercargill businessman who was found dead while on a fishing trip in Fiordland is being remembered as full of energy and passion.
'Devastating implications': Dead stoat found on Stewart Is
'Devastating implications': Dead stoat found on Stewart Is
Mystery surrounds the "concerning" discovery of a dead stoat with a crushed skull in the middle of a popular Rakiura/Stewart Island track.
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End of Sounds Air route raises concerns
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End of Sounds Air route raises concerns
There is concern Sounds Air quitting Wanaka may open the way for plans to have larger planes flying in and out of the town.
Black ice and fog warning
Black ice and fog warning
Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes drivers are being warned to watch out for black ice and foggy patches while on the roads today.
Dairy to blame for Gore's water contamination - Greenpeace
Dairy to blame for Gore's water contamination - Greenpeace
Greenpeace has pointed the finger at dairy farmers for the contaminated drinking water in Gore as Environment Southland begins an investigation.
Water now safe to drink in Gore
Water now safe to drink in Gore
Gore District Council has lifted the do not drink notice on the township's water supply following a third day of testing beneath the national limit.
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
Back where it belongs — the original 1909 Oamaru Cup was yesterday returned to the Oamaru Jockey Club at its 150th anniversary of its cup day meeting in the North Otago town.
Notice still in place as levels dip
Notice still in place as levels dip
Gore's water woes appear to be coming to an end after a weekend without tap water for the town.
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Camping bylaw in spotlight
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Camping bylaw in spotlight
A freedom camping bylaw does not go far enough, according to several Wānaka locals and a councillor, who are calling for government intervention and stronger boundaries for loitering.
Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options
Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options
This year’s FreshChoice Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon will go ahead as planned, but without the proposed additional half-marathon and 10km options.
Mackenzie District mayor steps down as cancer worsens
Mackenzie District mayor steps down as cancer worsens
Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside due to her cancer diagnosis.
Sounds Air to drop Wānaka flight
Sounds Air to drop Wānaka flight
Sounds Air is cutting two regional services, including one to Wānaka, saying it is facing 'out of control' costs despite strong bookings.
Businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri
Southland businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri: reports
The fisherman found dead in a boat on Lake Manapouri overnight is reportedly prominent Southland businessman Rick Murrell.