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Kids 'screaming' as driver mows down ducks in Queenstown
A group of young children were left screaming and crying in Queenstown’s CBD on Tuesday after watching a motorist mow down a group of ducks in lower Beach St.
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Claims still being settled six months later
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Claims still being settled six months later
As insurance claims are still being settled from last year's big wind, one logging contractor reckons he's got 18 months of clean-up work ahead of him.
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Community spirit drives brigade milestone
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Community spirit drives brigade milestone
A "stubborn streak" has helped a Stirling woman notch up a fire brigade first for her community.
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Record-breaking season for little penguins in ‘conservation milestone’
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Record-breaking season for little penguins in ‘conservation milestone’
Nearly 1000 little penguin chicks fledged across Oamaru’s colonies in a record-breaking breeding season.
Fallen Otago soldier's remains lost for over 100 years
Fallen Otago soldier's remains lost for over 100 years
An Otago soldier killed in action just weeks before the end of World War 1 has finally been laid to rest in France.
Armed police raid South Otago property
Armed police raid South Otago property
Armed police descended on a rural property in South Otago in a pre-planned raid this morning.
Fire ban lifted in three Otago areas
Fire ban lifted in three Otago areas
A ban on lighting outdoor fires has been lifted in three Otago areas due to recent cooler weather.
‘Significant increase’ in cost of contracts
‘Significant increase’ in cost of contracts
The fuel crisis is causing a ‘‘significant’’ rise in Waitaki District Council contracting costs — as much as 30% in some instances.
Motorcyclist dies in Temuka crash
Motorcyclist dies in Temuka crash
A motorcyclist has died following a serious crash in Temuka, police have confirmed.
Queenstown farmer steps in to help disabled teen
Queenstown farmer steps in to help disabled teen
A Queenstown farmer has offered to pay the shortfall for a lift so a dad does not have to carry his teen daughter from her wheelchair up seven steps to their front door.
Motorcycle in serious crash near Temuka
Motorcycle in serious crash near Temuka
Emergency services have responded to a serious crash involving a single motorcycle near Temuka, north of Timaru.
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Some stories just have to be told and re-told.
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Personal abuse, threats over mine disturbing: Sir Sam
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Personal abuse, threats over mine disturbing: Sir Sam
Sir Sam Neill has described the threats of violence and personal attacks he has received over his opposition to a planned mine as "very shocking and disturbing".
Central Otago arrests after alleged pounamu ring cracked
Central Otago arrests after alleged pounamu ring cracked
Arrests have been made in Central Otago and the West Coast after police recovered about a tonne of the precious stone.
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Gunfire 'close to children’s playgrounds' prompts safety plea
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Gunfire 'close to children’s playgrounds' prompts safety plea
Gunfire near children’s playgrounds and walking tracks in a park on the outskirts of Gore has prompted calls for hunters to exercise more caution in the area.
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Step made toward end of school’s intervention
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Step made toward end of school’s intervention
After a two-year statutory intervention at a North Otago school, "vital steps" are now being made to elect a new school board.
Southland MP plans media complaint over leak claim
Southland MP plans media complaint over leak claim
Southland National MP Joseph Mooney says he plans to make a complaint to the Media Council over an "outrageous breach of journalistic standards" by Newstalk ZB's flagship host.
Climate change challenges laid bare for Southland
Climate change challenges laid bare for Southland
Southland faces a host of changes and challenges under the weight of climate change, a new report has revealed.
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I’m not a troublemaker: Mooney
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I’m not a troublemaker: Mooney
Southland National MP Joseph Mooney has denied claims he is a "troublemaking MP", reaffirming his support of the party and Prime Minister Chris Luxon.
School’s first male principal appointed
School’s first male principal appointed
Is it important an all-girls school has a female principal rather than a "bloke"?