‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role
After a search that went nationwide, the town of Bluff has its new town crier.
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Police are appealing to the public for help after vehicles were targeted at the weekend.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Lego MRI replicas help children build confidence
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Lego MRI replicas help children build confidence
A miniature Lego MRI that helps children with the stress of getting X-rayed has been remade by Southlanders and is set to be sent to surrounding hospitals.
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Hub hoped to boost business
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Hub hoped to boost business
The small town of Luggate is only weeks away from having a brand-new small commercial hub.
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Next round of airport consultation to begin
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Next round of airport consultation to begin
A second round of consultation will begin today about the future of Wānaka Airport after initial engagement gave conflicting results.
Local Body Elections: Waitaki District Council
Local Body Elections: Waitaki District Council
In the second of our candidates’ forums, we put some important questions to candidates for the Waitaki District Council.
Members of public assist in Wānaka boat rescue
Members of public assist in Wānaka boat rescue
A community effort has helped save a trio on board a boat in distress in Wānaka.
Ruling recognises marine title
Ruling recognises marine title
The Ruapuke Island Group whānau are delighted with a High Court decision recognising that the traditional landowners of the islands hold Customary Marine Title to surrounding waters.
Firefighter airlifted to hospital after South Otago crash
Firefighter airlifted to hospital after South Otago crash
A firefighter has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after being hit by a vehicle during an emergency callout in South Otago this morning.
More charges for accused Wānaka cancer fraudsters
More charges for accused Wānaka cancer fraudsters
A couple arrested in Wānaka, alleged to have faked cancer to defraud family and friends of $1m, are facing fresh charges.
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Bill does not protect land enough: farmers
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Bill does not protect land enough: farmers
The Bill proposed to curb farm-to-forest conversions does not go far enough, Southland farmers say, and is too late, with whole blocks of pines visible across the region.
Donation ‘above and beyond’
Donation ‘above and beyond’
KiwiHarvest Queenstown and Central Lakes branch manager Gary Hough (centre) receives $3000 worth of groceries donated by Pak’nSave Queenstown owners Anthony and Michelle King recently.
Canine with a ‘nose that never stops’ nominated for top dog with a job
Canine with a ‘nose that never stops’ nominated for top dog with a job
Working dogs like Boss prove man’s best friend reigns supreme when it comes to sniffing out the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Board considers requests for toilet mural, tree stump removal
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Board considers requests for toilet mural, tree stump removal
Budgetary and aesthetic constraints may delay beautification of a key tourist spot in Lawrence.
Ease into training, ACC urges runners
Ease into training, ACC urges runners
As the days start to get a bit longer and temperatures rise, runners are hitting the pavement and clocking up some mileage in the build-up to the marathon season.