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    ‘Fantastic’ new $10.6m bridge now open

    Te Rūnanga o Moeraki representative Mani Malloy-Sharplin leads karakia on the old Kakanui Bridge....

    ‘Fantastic’ new $10.6m bridge now open

    A long-awaited new bridge in Kakanui has been officially opened, replacing a structure that was over a century old.

    Endurance and community shine at backyard ultra marathon

    Neveah Reddy, 18, of Cromwell greets a race official after another lap at the Alexandra Airport...

    Endurance and community shine at backyard ultra marathon

    The second running of Alexandra Airport’s ultra marathon was ‘‘unbelievable’’, organisers say.

    Truck crash leaves one critical

    A grain truck's cab was left a mangled wreck after it collided with a laden logging truck and...

    Truck crash leaves one critical

    One person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition following a truck crash which closed State Highway 1 north of Hampden yesterday.

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    Diesel squeeze hits island power

    Jon Spraggon

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    Diesel squeeze hits island power

    Stewart Island residents are about to feel another squeeze as rising diesel prices trigger an electricity price hike on the island.

    Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration

    The Upper Clutha Premier rugby team celebrate after beating Maniototo 31-7 at the Queenstown...

    Central Otago rugby triumphs in White Horse celebration

    Country rugby really was the winner on the day.

    Charity mobilises to heat families

    Kate Murray

    Charity mobilises to heat families

    Community Link has launched its Cold Kids Campaign for 2026, with the charity forecasting significantly increased demand as cost-of-living challenges continue.

    Smart meter trial deferred to new entity

    Kurow has been left without water after a fault drained the reservoir. Photo: ODT Files

    Smart meter trial deferred to new entity

    A trial of smart water meters in Kurow has been shelved by councillors in light of bigger plans to rejoin the Southern Waters partnership.

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    Bed tax proposal ‘getting pretty close’

     John Glover

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    Bed tax proposal ‘getting pretty close’

    A regional deal between three Otago councils and central government could be signed off by the end of the month with the long-running bed tax proposal set to be back on the table.

    Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue

    Sergeant Harry Ghodke, of Hastings, and Susan Burke, of Queensland were each given a New Zealand...

    Pair recognised for saving boy during tragic rescue

    Two people have been awarded New Zealand Bravery Medals for their actions at a tragedy in Glenorchy just over three years ago.

    One person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after Hampden crash

    One person airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after Hampden crash

    One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in a critical condition following a truck crash which closed State Highway 1 north of Hampden this morning.

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    Luggate residents oppose gold mine

    Local resident and owner of Popina cafe and restaurant Brenda Jessup, outside her business near...

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    Luggate residents oppose gold mine

    Upset neighbours say a proposed gold mining operation just south of Luggate would ruin their quality of life.
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