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First skimming champs make a splash (then five more)
The first Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championships got off to a stunning start on the shore of Lake Hāwea on Saturday morning.
Serious motorcycle crash investigated
Serious motorcycle crash investigated
An investigation has begun after a motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing in Invercargill.
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Celebrations at full steam as rugby club marks 150th
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Celebrations at full steam as rugby club marks 150th
Clutha Rugby Football Club marked 150 years on Saturday with a full day of rugby and jubilee gala in Balclutha.
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'Not opposed to mining' but concerns raised as drilling spreads
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'Not opposed to mining' but concerns raised as drilling spreads
Three overseas mining companies are ramping up efforts to find gold as drilling spreads across Otago.
'Brazen' fuel thefts in Winton could be linked
'Brazen' fuel thefts in Winton could be linked
Thieves after fuel targeted a vegetable stall and a mechanic's workshop around the rural Southland township of Winton within a 12-hour period last week.
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Support sought for national bed register
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Support sought for national bed register
The building blocks are being put in place to stop some southern spots from becoming ghost communities full of short-term accommodation.
Southland highway clear after tractor roll
Southland highway clear after tractor roll
A highway in Southland has reopened after a tractor rolled.
'Super gloomy, dismal' days for some in South
'Super gloomy, dismal' days for some in South
Settled late autumn weather is continuing for much of the country today, but some people in inland Otago might be hoping for a change sometime soon.
Chopper crash victims 'highly experienced'
Chopper crash victims were 'highly experienced'
Sean Roach and Tim Brown were on a guided hunting operation in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil
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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil
Close to 200 visitors passed through Olive Press Central Otago in Cromwell on Saturday for the Central Otago Olive Growers (COOG) annual community pressing day.
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Rail line closed for work
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Rail line closed for work
The TranzAlpine tourist train and all rail services out of the West Coast are shut down until Friday.
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Conference focus on electrification
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Conference focus on electrification
In the midst of a geopolitical energy security crisis, some of the best and brightest brains have gathered in Queenstown this week to further the ambition of the region — and country — to electrify.
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Adaptability seen as key to farming for 100-plus years
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Adaptability seen as key to farming for 100-plus years
Resilience and adaptability were key characteristics celebrated by farming families from across New Zealand in Lawrence on Saturday night.
Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes
Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes
A group of Queenstown business leaders are backing Whoosh, a transport company billed as an "Uber in the sky" .
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$180m health services boost seen as stopgap
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$180m health services boost seen as stopgap
Wānaka healthcare advocates have welcomed a boost in funding for the area, but say the government’s announcement lacks clear commitments.
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Maternity transfer backtrack
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Maternity transfer backtrack
Expectant Queenstown mothers may once again be transferred to Invercargill after a contentious trial has ended.
Ultra-luxury Queenstown retreat taking shape
Ultra-luxury Queenstown retreat taking shape
Two ultra-luxury Queenstown villas have been completed in what’s touted as a new benchmark for luxury visitor accommodation in New Zealand.
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Book brings to life the tales of death in the South
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Book brings to life the tales of death in the South
Local author and historian Lloyd Esler has written a new book centred on graves in Southland and the stories behind them.
Helicopter involved in fatal crash belongs to Wallis family
Helicopter involved in fatal crash belongs to Wallis family
The helicopter involved in a crash that killed two people in Mount Aspiring National Park this morning was from the Wallis family's Alpine Helicopters.
Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown
Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown
Two people are injured after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Frankton Rd.