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Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral

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Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral

A Gore teenager has been convicted of drink-driving and doing a burnout after the funeral of a fellow car enthusiast last month.

Witnesses to ‘suspicious’ fires sought: police

Detective Phill Hamlin. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Witnesses to ‘suspicious’ fires sought: police

Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate "suspicious"late-night fires that have caused residents to flee their homes near Wānaka.

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20ha golf course block for sale

The Lake Hāwea golf course is on the market. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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20ha golf course block for sale

One of Lake Hāwea’s biggest blocks is up for sale, and the ideal buyer should own a set of golf clubs.

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Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack

The alleged attack happened at the intersection of Awamoa Rd and Wansbeck St (SH1) in Oamaru on...

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Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack

An Oamaru pensioner has appeared in court after an alleged road-rage incident which left a 21-year-old female driver concussed.

Bird strike forces Invercargill flight to turn back

The ATR 72-600 aircraft encountered the bird strike moments after departing Invercargill. Photo:...

Bird strike forces Invercargill flight to turn back

A flight bound for Christchurch was forced to return to Invercargill Airport shortly after take-off due to bird strike.

Homicide inquiry begins into Greymouth death

Homicide inquiry begins into Greymouth death

Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Greymouth.

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Gold exploration application concerns

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Gold exploration application concerns

The rush for the next big gold discovery in Central Otago has heated up to the point the government has rolled out a bidding process for a sought-after slice of the region.

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‘Stormy, active’ weather on cards through spring

Keep your winter woollies at the ready — stormy weather is still on the cards during October....

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‘Stormy, active’ weather on cards through spring

Given yesterday’s snowfall across much of the southern regions, Earth Sciences New Zealand’s (ESNZ) forecast for "stormy and relatively active" weather over the next few weeks may be bang on the...

Cheek to cheek with charities

Cheek to cheek with charities

They’re giving full bloom a whole new meaning.

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Tractor collection to go to auction

Allan Dippie with one of the over 100 tractors and other vehicles that will be auctioned on...

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Tractor collection to go to auction

A Wānaka developer is auctioning off more than 100 tractors as his collection grows out of control.

Footage sought of 'suspicious' Albert Town fires

Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate "suspicious" late-night fires that caused residents to flee their homes near Wānaka last month.