Young dad killed fleeing police in Invercargill
Young driver killed fleeing police in Invercargill named
A young driver killed in a fatal crash while fleeing police in central Invercargill has been named.
‘Powerful reminder’ Anzac spirit still part of us
‘Powerful reminder’ Anzac spirit still part of us
Poignant speeches and quiet remembrance marked Anzac Day services around the South on Saturday.
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Plan for air-quality equipment on reserve
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Plan for air-quality equipment on reserve
Asking for public input on fencing off 36sq m of a park in residential Alexandra for an air-quality monitoring station will be considered by the district council.
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Cost of locums criticised
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Cost of locums criticised
Skyrocketing wages for locum doctors of up to $375 per hour have left South Island rural hospitals scrambling for specialist cover, managers are warning.
Seeking clarity on lake’s health
Seeking clarity on lake’s health
Lake Wānaka’s crystal clear water creates the impression of a lake in great health, but water quality is in decline and experts don’t know why.
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Call for action on marine sanctuary deaths
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Call for action on marine sanctuary deaths
A dolphin that was drowned by a fishing trawler off Southland’s coast was in a marine mammal sanctuary, government records show.
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Half-century of community service celebrated
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Half-century of community service celebrated
Family tradition and support led to 50-year volunteer service for an Omakau man.
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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree
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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree
A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.
Unique Kelvin Heights lakefront pad
Unique Kelvin Heights lakefront pad
It's arguably the largest undeveloped lakefront property in Queenstown’s Kelvin Heights.
‘Interim’ school bus timeline still unclear
‘Interim’ school bus timeline still unclear
How long is a piece of string?