'It's a sweatshop': Lawyer scathing of Gloriavale working system
People born into the Gloriavale community are trapped into a working structure resembling "a sweatshop", lawyers for former members say.
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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
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Mine a 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity
Confidence and security are two benefits a proposed Central Otago gold mine will bring, a Tarras contractor says.
Conserve water notice issued for Lawrence
Conserve water notice issued for Lawrence
The Clutha District Council has this morning issued an urgent conserve water notice for Lawrence.
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29-hour dash to secure generators
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29-hour dash to secure generators
What do you do if there is a demand for generators in the aftermath of a storm and none available?
Tributes for man who died
Tributes for man who died
Tributes to an Irishman who reportedly died in a fall from a balcony in Queenstown have appeared in Irish newspapers.
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Mayor appoints second-term councillor deputy mayor
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Mayor appoints second-term councillor deputy mayor
The Waitaki district has an all-female leadership team after Waitaki’s newly elected first woman mayor Melanie Tavendale chose second-term councillor Rebecca Ryan as her deputy.
Meat and greet: BBQs bringing storm-hit Southlanders together
Meat and greet: BBQs bringing storm-hit Southlanders together
Southlanders are coming together with a series of community barbeques following last week's weather damage.
Over 4000 still without power; outages could last weeks
Over 4000 still without power; outages could last weeks
Properties in remote areas of the storm-hit lower South Island could still be without power for weeks, authorities have warned.
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Area relatively unscathed by weekend’s bad weather
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Area relatively unscathed by weekend’s bad weather
Overnight sub-zero temperatures could be the final blast for the Upper Clutha after a blitz of bad weather over Labour Weekend.
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Well-known sights captured in exhibition
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Well-known sights captured in exhibition
A New Zealand photographer known for his detailed shots of forgotten buildings across the country says he fell in love with Southland for its natural beauty, its light and its big sky.
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‘Tirelessly’ working to fix lines
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‘Tirelessly’ working to fix lines
"We know you’re there and we’re coming to help ... "
Southland couple thrilled to win rural competition
Southland couple thrilled to win rural competition
Southland farming couple Mark and Elspeth Thomson are the winners of this year’s Otago Daily Times-Rural Life Rural Champions initiative.
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Millions worth of storm-related claims lodged
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Millions worth of storm-related claims lodged
Millions of dollars worth of insurance claims are flooding in following widespread disruption and significant damage to Otago and Southland properties and infrastructure.
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Tanks on loose roll in as alerts go missed
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Tanks on loose roll in as alerts go missed
Wild weather last week put a new spin on getting "tanked up" for one Catlins couple.
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Advice to stay ‘well clear’ as winds hit
Otago and Southland residents are being reminded to stay "well clear" of trees and damaged buildings — particularly over the next few days as the regions are set to be hit with more strong winds.
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Govt emergency funding a ‘drop in a bucket’
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Govt emergency funding a ‘drop in a bucket’
The government’s contribution to the mayoral relief fund is like a "drop in a bucket", an Inch Clutha dairy farmer says.
Storm escalation 'took everyone by surprise', Southland mayor says
Storm escalation 'took everyone by surprise', Southland mayor says
The Southland mayor says his region wasn't prepared for last week's fierce storm that hammered Southland and South Otago, knocking out power, water and communications.
Truck fire briefly closes SH1 near Herbert
Truck fire briefly closes SH1 near Herbert
A fire in the cab of a truck heading through North Otago closed State Highway 1 for about an hour this morning.
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Pupil’s actions give family ‘invaluable’ time with grandmother
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Pupil’s actions give family ‘invaluable’ time with grandmother
Upstanding members of our community come in all shapes, sizes — and ages.
Young Otago mum focused on making memories after cancer diagnosis
Young Otago mum focused on making memories after cancer diagnosis
A young Otago mother is making the most of her time left with her daughter after a shock diagnosis of an incurable cancer.