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States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland

Power has been restored to almost all customers across Clutha and Southland. Photo: Ingrid Leary...

States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland

States of emergency have come to an end in Clutha and Southland, two weeks after damaging winds tore through the South.

Charges laid after probe into odour complaint

Charges laid after probe into odour complaint near Mataura

A Southland man is facing charges under the Resource Management Act after an investigation into an odour complaint at a property near Mataura.

New storm recovery head named

Damage at Queens Park, Invercargill, following severe weather which struck the region on October...

New storm recovery head named

The new head of Southland’s storm recovery has painted a positive picture of people looking out for one another in an hour of need.

Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks

An avalanche affecting the MacKinnon Pass on the Milford Track. PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks

There's been good progress on repairs to Great Walks but avalanche conditions are still causing delays. Heavy rain may heighten the risk, forcing the Milford Road to close on Sunday.

'It’s a big worry for the natural environment'

'It’s a big worry for the natural environment'

Wānaka residents have launched a petition to resist freedom camping in their area, saying the authorities have done a backflip.

Central Otago — the heart of mountainbiking

Nick Stevenson has spent two years putting together a book portraying New Zealand’s best...

Central Otago — the heart of mountainbiking

Perhaps you have not thought to yourself, "we need a book of the best mountain biking photography across New Zealand", but someone has.

$11.5k butter bid at food charity fundraiser

Food For Love Gala guest speakers Lydia Bradey (left) and Nadia Lim. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

$11.5k butter bid at food charity fundraiser

Butter was on the menu at the Food for Love charity gala dinner, and a record bid of $11,500 worth.

Progress celebrated

New Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale, and with her husband, Steve, outside their family...

Progress celebrated

Contractors working on the Forrester Gallery extension, in Oamaru, have been treated to a "roof shout" by the Waitaki District Council recently, celebrating eight months of progress.

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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation

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Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation

A gas leak at the Duntroon Hotel earlier this week is still being investigated.

Historic ride marks town’s founding

Passengers embark on the Duntroon Heritage Trail to mark the township’s 150 years since founding....

Historic ride marks town’s founding

Visitors, locals and returning residents rode back in time recently to mark 150 years from the founding of the North Otago township of Duntroon.

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App shelved after competition concerns raised

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App shelved after competition concerns raised

A publicly-funded tourism app has been shelved over concerns it could compete with Oamaru businesses — but too late for one local business.

Mana whenua representative roles approved

Mana whenua representative roles approved

Mana whenua representative roles have been given the green light at the Invercargill City Council following a vote at the inaugural meeting.

From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South

PowerNet chief executive Paul Blue. Photo: Peter McIntosh

From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South

A fortnight after a storm tore through the South, cutting power to tens of thousands, supply has been restored to almost all customers.

First pukunui chicks of breeding season hatch

Pukunui chick and mum on Rakiora. PHOTOS: DAN COCKER/DOC

First pukunui chicks of breeding season hatch

The first pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel chicks of the breeding season have hatched on Stewart Island.

Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance

Amisfield executive chef Vaughan Mabee. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance

Queenstown and Wānaka chefs are relishing the chance to be included in the world-renowned Michelin Guide, but a union isn't happy the govt spent millions to entice tasters to NZ.