Shareholder approval sought for sale
Site closures and asset sales are possible if farmer shareholders do not support Dawn Meats Group taking a 65% stake in Alliance Group for $250 million, the co-operative says.
Facing drugs charges
Facing drugs charges
A Southland man accused of drug dealing in January has been hit with more serious charges, a court has heard.
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Injunction ‘last lifeline’ for racing
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Injunction ‘last lifeline’ for racing
A High Court interim injunction is the "last lifeline" left for the greyhound racing industry, a former trainer says.
Hope for kakī after release of hand-raised birds
Hope for kakī after release of hand-raised birds
New Zealand’s wild kakī/black stilt population has been boosted with the release of 148 young birds in the Mackenzie Basin this month.
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Residents disgusted by killings
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Residents disgusted by killings
Appalled residents of a fishing village near the mouth of the Waitaki River are struggling to understand the "disgusting" slaying of three sea lions just along the road from them.
Speedway deemed able to afford rent with no rebate
Speedway deemed able to afford rent with no rebate
Confidential reports used by the Central Otago District Council to discontinue a rent rebate for Central Motor Speedway were made public on Monday.
Hotel racks up over 130k views
Hotel racks up over 130k views
The listing for the iconic Cardrona Hotel has been the third-most viewed property on Trade Me this year as the sale comes to an end on Friday.
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Town to seek sister city relationships in France
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Town to seek sister city relationships in France
Gore could soon formalise sister-city relationships with Longueval and Flers in northern France — two towns with deep World War 1 connections to New Zealand — under a proposal put forward by the...
Some water permits to get extension
Some water permits to get extension
The Otago region’s water users will now have at least five years before changes to consents occur.
Accused’s identity, plea still mystery
Accused’s identity, plea still mystery
The identity and plea of the man charged with manslaughter after a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man remains a mystery.
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Wild pig damage ‘frustrating’ for South Otago farmers
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Wild pig damage ‘frustrating’ for South Otago farmers
South Otago farmers say "it’s not bloody good enough" as marauding wild pigs from a commercial block kill their lambs and rip up pasture.
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Mining company gets $70m boost
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Mining company gets $70m boost
A mining company hunting for gold in Central Otago has received nearly $70 million in backing from an Australian investment firm it says could accelerate the project.
Controversial West Coast mine has fast-track bid declined
Controversial West Coast mine has fast-track bid declined
Te Kuha Mine on the West Coast has had its application for fast-track approval declined, after failing to meet seven of the application criteria.
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
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Wait continues for back-up water supply
Invercargill is going to have to run the risk of not having a back-up water supply for a few years yet.
Giant dump trucks back where they belong
Giant dump trucks back where they belong
In a bit of role reversal, heavy metal was transported to the Macraes gold mine near Palmerston yesterday.
Call follows increase in abuse of council staff
Call follows increase in abuse of council staff
A southern council is asking the public to be mindful of its staff following an uptick in threatening behaviour and abuse.
Overseas buyers eye iconic Otago hotel
Overseas buyers eye iconic Otago hotel
Buyers from the United States and Singapore are on the shortlist to buy the iconic Cardrona Hotel.
Man in court over Catlins crash that killed 20-year-old
Man in court over Catlins crash that killed 20-year-old
The identity and plea of the man charged with manslaughter over a ute crash that claimed the life of an Otago man remains a mystery.
Candidate urged to quit mayoral race
Candidate urged to quit mayoral race
An Invercargill mayoral hopeful has been slammed by fellow candidates after his party website looks to have posted "dangerous" and sexually disturbing content online.
New face among marine guardians
New face among marine guardians
A new Fiordland Marine Guardian appointment plus the reappointment of five existing Guardians will help safeguard Fiordland’s precious natural environment, Acting Environment Minister Tama Potaka...