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    Police appeal for information on vet’s suspected homicide

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    Police appeal for information on vet’s suspected homicide

    Police have completed a scene examination and are appealing to the rural community for information on the suspected homicide of a Crichton veterinarian.

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    Tapanui is facing the closure of its hardware store as concerns mount about the end of small town shopping.

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    Jacks Bay panel well received

    Visitors to a key Catlins attraction now have another good reason to indulge their curiosity while testing their legs.

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    Delighted with Lawrence tomb’s heritage listing

    Lawrence has a new heritage landmark, after a prominent gold rush figure’s tomb received official listing last month.

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    Crash ends visit

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    New fishing access points set up on Catlins River

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    New fishing access points set up on Catlins River

    Five new public fishing access points have been established on the upper Catlins River, Otago Fish & Game has announced.

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    Rose Lewis places a lamb to shear during a world record attempt in South Otago.

    Women set shearing world record

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    Vet death second loss for family

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    Crichton family reeling: Vet death second loss for family

    The wider family of a veterinarian of more than 30 years found dead at her Crichton home on Friday was already reeling from a family death.
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