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    Two injured after campervan rolls

    Two people have been transported to hospital with moderate injuries after a campervan rolled on a Southland highway.

    One person seriously injured in phone box collision

    Photo: ODT files

    One person seriously injured in phone box collision

    One person has been transported to hospital with serious injuries after a vehicle crashed into a phone box north of Oamaru.

    Giving back to veterans

    Oamaru war veteran Don Fraser, 95, receives a hand-knitted scarf as part of Operation Wrapped in...

    Giving back to veterans

    An Oamaru war veteran received a warm surprise while reading his daily newspaper this week, thanks to the knitters of "Operation Wrapped in Remembrance".

    Grant could become oldest mayor in tight race

    Jacquie Grant. Photo: LDR

    Grant could become oldest mayor in tight race

    It's a tight race for the Westland mayoralty, with Hokitika businesswoman Jacquie Grant leading the race against incumbent Helen Lash by just 64 votes.

    Family found after 80 years

    Erina McLean, right, with half-sister Madeleine Holland. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Family found after 80 years

    Having thought she was an only child all her life, long-time Queenstowner Erina McLean says she’s thrilled to have learnt otherwise.

    'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor

    Ben bell has won a second term as Gore mayor. Photo: ODT Files

    'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor

    Gore District Mayor Ben Bell is "esctatic" the community has chosen for him to return for a second term after a resounding win over challenger Nicky Davis.

    Comfortable win for new mayor of Waitaki

    New Waitaki mayor Melanie Tavendale in the family business Hub and Sprocket Cycles in Oamaru....

    Melanie Tavendale elected mayor of Waitaki

    New Waitaki mayor Melanie Tavendale said she is looking forward to a ‘‘really positive direction’’ forward for the district.

    Scott 'relieved, humbled' to be mayor again

    Scott re-elected Southland mayor with large margin

    Southland mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.

    Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win

    Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win

    Invercargill’s likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is “absolutely delighted” by the result.

    Church farewells Stanley St

    Stanley St’s Presbyterian Church will be decommissioned this weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Church farewells Stanley St

    A milestone in Queenstown’s church and community life is being brought up today.

    Gibson retained after 'difficult campaign'

    Tania Gibson has been re-elected as mayor of Grey District, according to progress results. Photo:...

    Gibson retained after 'difficult campaign'

    Tania Gibson has been re-elected as mayor of Grey District, according to progress results.

    Lost World War 1 soldier’s grave identified

    A stretcher-bearing party carrying a wounded soldier through the mud near Boesinghe during the...

    Lost World War 1 soldier’s grave identified

    New research has dug up the final resting place of a Lawrence soldier who died on New Zealand’s blackest day of World War 1.

    Horses proving therapy winner

    Therapist Kiara Moore and her horse helpers on her Queensbury paddock. PHOTO: OLIVIA CALDWELL

    Horses proving therapy winner

    A Wanaka therapist is employing the help of horses to encourage a more grounded approach to wellbeing and mental health.

    Not much change in Environment Southland results

    New councillor David Rose. Photo: Supplied

    Not much change in Environment Southland results

    Environment Southland’s council will have a very similar look following the weekend’s election, save notably for the top seat of chairman.

    One killed in North Otago motorcycle crash

    One killed in North Otago motorcycle crash

    One person has died in a motorcycle crash north of Palmerston this afternoon.

    ‘Fighting for fair’

    Firefighters in Queenstown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    ‘Fighting for fair’: Volunteer fireys put in ‘unreasonable’ position

    A petition launched by Queenstown’s volunteer fire brigade secretary has been given to a select committee.

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    Farmer opposes proposed wind farm

    A view from Carlyn Stewart’s property. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Farmer opposes proposed wind farm

    A proposed wind farm on one side, pine trees going up on the other - times have changed and not for the better, one Southland farmer says.

    More heavy rain set to pelt West Coast

    Flooding in the Grey District yesterday. Photo: Grey District Council

    More heavy rain set to pelt West Coast

    More heavy rain is set to fall on the West Coast, after flooding and slips shut key routes in Grey District and Buller.

    Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off

    Melanie Lynskey (left) plays Anna Osborne and Robyn Malcolm plays Sonya Rockhouse in the film....

    Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off

    The deep bond forged by two women who lost loved-ones in the Pike River mine explosion inspired an off-screen friendship between two of NZ's finest actors.

    Young star emulates mother with award

    Georgia Martin, 12, holds up the Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year trophy she won at...

    Young star emulates mother with award

    A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.
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