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Time frame shortened for wind farm decision
Mercury Energy has been given a boost to its planned Mahinerangi wind farm expansion by way of a shorter time frame than it asked for.
Reunion celebrates hospital’s centenary
Reunion celebrates hospital’s centenary
A history of community-led healthcare was on display in Clutha at the weekend.
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Centre receives $175k donation
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Centre receives $175k donation
The Oamaru Licensing Trust has just handed out its largest donation in the past 25 years.
Southland dialysis unit ‘game changer’: Simmonds
Southland dialysis unit ‘game changer’: Simmonds
A new $440,000 dialysis unit at Southland Hospital will meet a growing demand and provide much-needed care closer to home for Southland people, the local MP says.
One airlifted from Te Anau boat grounding
One airlifted from Te Anau boat grounding
The occupant of a boat which ran aground in Lake Te Anau today had to be helicoptered to shore.
Teens sent to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying'
Teens referred to Youth Aid over 'serious bullying' at Oamaru school hostel
Three 16-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid following a "serious bullying incident" at the St Kevin’s College hostel.
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Rents drop despite dip in supply
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Rents drop despite dip in supply
Rental properties in the southern regions appear to be turning the economic principle of supply and demand on its head.
Committee urged to improve bus stops
Committee urged to improve bus stops
Bus stops in South Invercargill are plagued with issues around safety, damage and graffiti, a group of rangatahi pushing for change says.
Invasive lagarosiphon weed removal to begin
Invasive lagarosiphon weed removal to begin
Work to reduce the impact of the invasive lakeweed Lagarosiphon major in Lake Dunstan will begin next week.
Four vehicle crash near Wānaka Airport
Four vehicle crash near Wānaka Airport
A four vehicle pile-up is causing major delays near Wānaka Airport.
Three injured in crash near Omarama
Three injured in crash near Omarama
Three people are injured following a two-vehicle crash near Omarama this afternoon.
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Motorcycle challenge also about ‘having a chat, having a nice beer and meal’
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Motorcycle challenge also about ‘having a chat, having a nice beer and meal’
As the sound of revving motorbike engines at the 19th Burt Munro Classic faded, the crowd switched gears into what the event has become truly known for — just hanging with your mates.
Show just their cup of tea
Show just their cup of tea
Brad Bridgman, of Gore, and his daughter Sarah, 4, enjoy a tea cup ride at the Gore A&P Society’s 143rd annual show on Saturday.
Explosives death seen as avoidable
Explosives death seen as avoidable
The death of a 79-year-old Southland man, caused by old explosives, was a tragedy that could have been avoided, a coroner says.
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Do not be fazed or crazed by maze
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Do not be fazed or crazed by maze
Instinct might be one way to successfully navigate the Riversdale Maize Maze, one young helper says.
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Tributes fly for outgoing QLDC chief executive Theelen
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Tributes fly for outgoing QLDC chief executive Theelen
Ten years, four mayors and 124 council meetings.
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Treaty obligations clause could scupper mine
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Treaty obligations clause could scupper mine
Santana's planned Central Otago gold mine could be declined approval if it fails to meet Treaty of Waitangi obligations, a lawyer for Ngāi Tahu warns.
Tuapeka Mouth Ferry celebrates 130 years
Tuapeka Mouth Ferry celebrates 130 years
The Tuapeka Mouth Ferry, which crosses the Clutha River near Clydevale, is into its 130th year of operation.
Students fundraising for trip
Students fundraising for trip
A group of students and their parents are rallying together in efforts to raise money for an annual Spanish trip, most recently setting their sights on volunteer work for the Motatapu.
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Rates cap proposal questioned
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Rates cap proposal questioned
Cutting costs to align with local government reforms is like using a rusty pocket knife to perform surgery, an Invercargill city councillor says.