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Emergency generator restores power to snow-hit Otago households

PowerNet said snow had damaged a number of poles and cross-arms on the 33kv line between Clarks...

Emergency generator restores power to snow-hit Otago households

Electricity has been restored to dozens of Otago households which lost power because of snow - including some which are connected to a generator.

More trucking woes on Waihola roads

More trucking woes on Waihola roads

A truck breakdown slowed traffic for a time on State Highway 1 north of Waihola, where in an earlier accident today another truck went off the road.

State of emergency remains as flood-affected Oamaru highways reopen

Waitaki's state of emergency remains in place although traffic woes have eased with the reopening of two state highways.

Teen gears up to swim length of Lake Wakatipu

Waitati teenager Jemimah McIlroy is aiming to complete a marathon swim across Cook Strait that...

Teen gears up to swim length of Lake Wakatipu

Swimming the length of Lake Wakatipu in the middle of winter is just part of the training schedule for a Dunedin teenager.

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Landslip at home ‘gave us a real fright’

Oamaru Volunteer Fire Brigade members and Waitaki District Council staff inspect a landslide at a...

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Landslip at home ‘gave us a real fright’

The sound of concrete breaking and wood snapping and the fear of a possible earthquake assailed an Oamaru family yesterday when a landslip occurred at the back of their property.

Generator to power Hindon area, but many remain without electricity

A temporary generator has been has been brought in to power more than 100 properties in the Hindon area but it could be another chilly night for some in Central Otago.

Care urged in South Is as more flooding, snow for roads

A motorist drives through floodwater along Ferry Road in North Otago yesterday. Photo: Stephen...

Care urged in South Is as more flooding, snow for roads

Police are urging motorists to take care as Waitaki's state of emergency continues, and widespread flooding affects Canterbury roads, ahead of more snow.

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Women’s back country series to launch

Women participate in Aspiring Guides’ Women’s Backcountry Weekend signature event, which is now...

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Women’s back country series to launch

A Wānaka adventure guide company is encouraging women to reach new heights this winter through a series of courses, events and trips.

Check it out: robot pets to borrow

Library team member Madeline Enright with one of the packs available at Alexandra Library. PHOTO:...

Check it out: robot pets to borrow

Robotic cats and dogs that respond to touch and sound and offer quiet companionship are among the items you can now borrow from libraries in Central Otago.

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Council to consider extra rates bill support

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Council to consider extra rates bill support

Waitaki ratepayers struggling to meet their rates bills after a likely 17% rates increase could soon have access to extra support, including third-party assistance and more payment options.

Landslide in Oamaru, Waitaki state of emergency stays in place

Firefighters are responding to a landslide at a residential property in Oamaru's Tay St as sodden conditions continue to cause issues in Waitaki District.

Developer resigns amid ‘employment process’

Developer resigns amid ‘employment process’

Queenstown property tycoon and prominent political donor Chris Meehan has resigned as chief executive and chairman of Winton Land amid an employment process.

After the flood

Police wade to a waiting patrol car after getting stuck in floodwater flowing over State Highway1...

After the flood

Heavy rain flooded parts of coastal Otago overnight on Sunday and yesterday.

Snow transforms hinterland

Minnie looks back after driving a flock of Romdales off the hill on Dunstan Burn Station, St...

Snow transforms hinterland

As heavy rain flooded coastal Otago to begin the week, parts inland were transformed into spectacular snowy scenes.

Naseby a winter wonderland, highways reopen

Naseby is once again in a fairytale state after being blanketed in a thick layer of snow overnight.

Oamaru woman stuck in house due to flooding says warning came too late

Raylene Mulligan went to help evacuate two nephews - one who is blind and the other in a...

Oamaru woman stuck in house due to flooding says warning came too late

An Oamaru woman is stuck inside her sister's house due to flooding as she tried to help evacuate her two nephews - one who is blind and the other in a wheelchair.