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Vehicles driven 'anti-socially' when penguin killed
Up to seven vehicles and a motorcycle were seen being driven ‘‘anti-socially" in the area when a little blue penguin was run over and killed in Oamaru, police say.
Milford Road reopen amid heavy rain warning
Milford Road reopen amid heavy rain warning
Southland's Milford Road has reopened, but motorists are advised to drive with care as forecast heavy rain could heighten the avalanche threat.
Tulip grower plans to pass on the love
Tulip grower plans to pass on the love
Olivia Turner recalls her mother Deborah allocating a piece of the garden for her and one for her brother on most weekends on their farm in Riversdale.
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Opponents of wind farm admit it looks over the line
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Opponents of wind farm admit it looks over the line
The next step for the Slopedown wind farm will take place next week, but the main opposition voice appears to be all but raising the white flag.
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Shaw hopeful of heritage status for gold rush tomb
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Shaw hopeful of heritage status for gold rush tomb
A prominent Lawrence gold rush figure would be proud to see his tomb enshrined as a heritage landmark, a project leader says.
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Mayor 'beyond thrilled' complex confirmed
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Mayor 'beyond thrilled' complex confirmed
Officials say they are "beyond thrilled" to sign a $17.75 million contract for construction of a new pool and library-service centre complex in Milton.
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Tourist pleads guilty to causing serious crash
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Tourist pleads guilty to causing serious Wānaka crash
A tourist honeymooning in New Zealand has admitted causing a severe crash which led to four people - including his new wife - being hospitalised.
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WDC water plan rejected by govt
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WDC water plan rejected by govt
The spectre of government intervention is hanging over the Waitaki District Council after its standalone water plan was rejected.
Body found in search for hunter
Body found in search for hunter
Police searching for a missing hunter have found a body in the Manapouri area.
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Forestry conversion Act fails to please either side
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Forestry conversion Act fails to please either side
Farming and forestry leaders say they are unhappy with new rules intended to limit how much farmland is converted to exotic forest.
Central Otago towns hit with boil water notices
Central Otago towns hit with boil water notices
Two Central Otago towns have been slapped with a boil water notice as their treatment plant struggles to cope after heavy rain.
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Farmer ‘sick of’ geopark vandalism
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Farmer ‘sick of’ geopark vandalism
A North Otago farmer says she is "sick of the disgusting vandalism" at Elephant Rocks after 63 posts were ripped from the ground at the popular tourist stop near their property.
Bell tops mayoral spending for term
Bell tops mayoral spending for term
Total spending for Southland’s mayors during this term has topped $192,000 — and that is not all of them.
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School lunch comments disappoint Allergy NZ
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School lunch comments disappoint Allergy NZ
A Gore community board member has doubled down on comments calling food allergies "natural selection", after the introduction of more allergy-friendly school lunches.
Mid-Autumn Festival coming
Mid-Autumn Festival coming
Sisters Raylene, 13 (left), and Eveline Chua, 11, hold traditional mooncakes for the Oamaru Chinese Association celebrations for the Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday night at the Fenwick School Hall.
'Shockingly senseless': Police hunt vehicle after Oamaru penguin death
'Shockingly senseless': Police hunt vehicle after Oamaru penguin death
An Oamaru little blue penguin (kororā) died from its injuries after reportedly being hit by a vehicle in a "shockingly senseless act" on the town's waterfront.
Show starts shearing sports season
Show starts shearing sports season
More than 130 competitors from New Zealand, Australia, Wales and South Africa converged on Alexandra’s Molyneux Stadium on Friday and Saturday for the Merino Shears, the first of 57 shows on the...
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South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week
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South set for ‘wee taste of summer’ this week
Finally, the southern regions are starting to look a bit like summer.
Body found in search for missing hunter
Body found in search for hunter missing near Manapouri
Police searching for a missing hunter have found a body in the Manapouri area.
'Future is in Canterbury': Wānaka developer
'Future is in Canterbury': Wānaka developer
A Wānaka-based property developer says the "future is in Canterbury".