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Hometown welcome ‘just amazing’
A local hero passed through his South Otago town yesterday as he began the final stage of an "epic" 2100km journey by foot.
Lagoon improvements welcomed
Lagoon improvements welcomed
Improvements to the health of Southland’s "resilient" Waituna Lagoon have been tentatively welcomed by the Department of Conservation’s (Doc) top science adviser.
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Ex-farmers prepare to compete for electorate
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Ex-farmers prepare to compete for electorate
Two former farmers are looking to go head-to-head in the fight to win the Waitaki electorate at this year’s general election.
Claiming gold in golden years
Claiming gold in golden years
Keith Hutton is just getting better with age.
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Men outnumbered at Boot Bash reboot
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Men outnumbered at Boot Bash reboot
Women outnumbered men by nearly two to one at Saturday night’s Beaumont Boot Bash singles ball at the Beaumont Hotel, highlighting a "serious man drought" in the district.
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
Central Otago’s mayor is disputing a Santana stock exchange announcement that says the council "endorses" the firm’s proposed gold mine.
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Upgrade gives track smoother, quicker ride
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Upgrade gives track smoother, quicker ride
A small South Otago town’s new BMX track will be the training ground for riders of all ages to prepare for the national stage.
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Organisers have been "overwhelmed" by the support shown at a fundraising lunch in aid of the fight against Santana Minerals’ Bendigo gold mine plans, they say.
Stunned by lodge blaze
Stunned by lodge blaze
The woman who built and ran luxury accommodation in Fiordland for more than two decades says she is stunned and saddened after fire ripped through the building’s roof.
Survey to gauge flight needs
Survey to gauge flight needs
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell has added his voice to calls to increase domestic flights in and out of the city.
Pike River criminal probe nears end
Pike River criminal probe nears end
Police are nearing the final stages of their criminal investigation into the Pike River mine disaster, in which 29 men were killed.
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Musical theatre company Showbiz Queenstown was the big winner at the 12th annual Otago Southland Theatre Awards at the weekend.
Workshop about name for venue
Workshop about name for venue
A chance to have a say in the naming of the new civic building in Cromwell will be on offer next week.
‘Good old-fashioned entertainment’
‘Good old-fashioned entertainment’
The machines may have been vintage but they were in vogue at Edendale at the weekend, as the Crank Up warmed up its engine for another year.
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
CODC would receive $1.25m in Santana road access deal
The CODC could be in line to receive $1.25 million per year from Santana Minerals Ltd as part of an agreement that would grant access to council-owned roads for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project.
Sun comes out to shine on stars at summer concert
Sun comes out to shine on stars at summer concert
Iggy Pop was not the only star putting on a show in Wanaka at the weekend.
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Book tracks North Otago rail history
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Book tracks North Otago rail history
Oamaru Steam and Rail and the Rail History of North Otago, the past, the present, the future, is a soon-to-be published limited-edition reference book that tells the story of North Otago Railways.
Community pays tribute to 'true Southern girl'
Community pays tribute to 'true Southern girl'
A Milton veterinarian who died in a suspected homicide has been remembered as "the perfect example of a beautiful human" by her friends and family.
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Council not enforcing gorse rules: residents
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Council not enforcing gorse rules: residents
Cardrona residents have voiced frustration over the regional council’s inability to enforce rules as absentee landowners allow the spread of gorse and broom in the valley.
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Struggling store makes appeal: shop local
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Struggling store makes appeal: shop local
Tapanui is facing the closure of its hardware store as concerns mount about the end of small town shopping.