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Massive water charge rise sparks home loss fears
Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher fears residents could lose their homes over an astronomical rise in water charges which will cost households over $200 a month.
Person seriously injured in West Coast mine shaft fall
Person seriously injured in West Coast mine shaft fall
Updated 2.17 pm
A person has been seriously injured after falling about 30m down a mine shaft on the West Coast.
Santana ‘completely failed’ to share mine info
Santana ‘completely failed’ to share mine info
Concerned locals turned out in force to voice their worries and learn more about the proposed Bendigo gold mine last night.
Drenching, wild winds on way for parts of South
Drenching, wild winds on way for parts of South
Parts of Otago are in for a drenching and some wild winds as an active front moves up the country.
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Trio reel in 140kg swordfish
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Trio reel in 140kg swordfish
They are usually a long way from the sea, but they were in the right place at the right time over the weekend.
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Council confirms CCO water option
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Council confirms CCO water option
The Queenstown District Council has backed its new water delivery option.
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Candidate’s style would be ‘different’
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Candidate’s style would be ‘different’
Clutha mayoral candidate Jock Martin says he is confident he can turn around a council whose water services he once memorably described as "piss poor".
Local body elections 2025: Gore District Council
Local body elections 2025: Gore District Council
Increasing rates, ageing and non-compliant water services, amalgamation and the relationship between central and local government are important issues for the next Gore District Council.
New surfer statue would cost $140k
New surfer statue would cost $140k
A new surfer statue could soon be riding into town at Colac Bay/Ōraka - but it will not be cheap.
Fatal crash closes Otago highway
Fatal crash closes Otago highway
Updated 1.54 pm
A man has been killed in a single-vehicle crash which has closed an Otago highway.
Mayoral hopefuls pressed for views
Mayoral hopefuls pressed for views
Five mayoral candidates battled over who was the best qualified to fight the Queenstown Lakes’ corner in Wellington in the first debate of the local body election season last night.
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Election hoarding placement ‘not on’, publican says
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Election hoarding placement ‘not on’, publican says
A Clutha publican says it is "not on" her business sign has been obscured by a political hoarding.
‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role
‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role
After a search that went nationwide, the town of Bluff has its new town crier.
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Consent for water source applied for
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Consent for water source applied for
After more than two years, a solution for high nitrate levels in Glenavy’s water supply has finally appeared on the horizon.
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Police are appealing to the public for help after vehicles were targeted at the weekend.
Firefighter driven into by another firefighter
WorkSafe notified after South Otago firefighter injured
WorkSafe has been notified after a volunteer firefighter was struck by a vehicle while attending an emergency callout in South Otago yesterday.
Local Body Elections: Southland District Council
Local Body Elections: Southland District Council
We put some important questions to the council and mayoral candidates.
Restaurant caught in underage booze sting
Restaurant caught in underage booze sting
A Wānaka restaurant is "skating on thin ice" and will have to close its doors for four days next month after admitting serving alcohol to two underage patrons last year.
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Building proposal 'changes what Wānaka is'
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Building proposal 'changes what Wānaka is'
Sir Ian Taylor has joined the fight against planning changes in Wanaka amid concern from owners of multimillion-dollar properties their lake views could be obscured.
Wild weather bearing down on South
'One last gasp': Wild weather bearing down on South
Severe weather alerts have been issued for parts of the South as a large low-pressure system brings “one last gasp” of winter.