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Two injured in Gore firearms incident

Two people, one with serious injuries, have been airlifted to hospital following a firearms incident in Gore this evening.

Wānaka braces for hordes of young NY Eve partygoers

A large crowd at the waterfront in Wanaka on a previous New Year’s Eve. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Wānaka braces for hordes of young NY Eve partygoers

Tens of thousands of teenagers are expected to descend on Wānaka's lakefront for one of the country's biggest informal New Year's Eve gatherings.

Pit-spitting enthusiasts ready to pucker up

The National Cherry Pit-Spit Championship returns to McNulty House gardens in the Cromwell Heritage Precinct later this month.

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‘Dumb move’ to not identify target

Jock Davies was shot dead on a hunting trip to Stewart Island in July. PHOTO: FILES

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‘Dumb move’ to not identify target

Experienced hunter Paul William Stevens saw a shadow moving in what he described as thick, "gnarly" Stewart Island bush.

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Wetlands last hope for rare bittern

Excited by renewed wetlands are (from left) Wendy Ambury, of Love Bittern and Claire Jordan and...

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Wetlands last hope for rare bittern

An elusive and nearly extinct precious bird of the South could be saved if the creep of farmland into vital wetland is reversed, Mary Williams reports.

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New site may be investigated despite local vote

The site where the Roxburgh town hall and cinema was, shortly after the fire that razed the...

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New site may be investigated despite local vote

People who left a meeting in Roxburgh last week believing their overwhelming vote in favour meant the town’s entertainment centre would be rebuilt on the same site could be in for disappointment.

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Dunedin man accused of torching Southland home named in court

The house on fire in Waikaia in February last year. Photos: NZ Police

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Dunedin man accused of torching Southland home named in court

The identity of a man accused of a Waikaia arson can now be revealed.

One hurt as car and tractor collide in Oamaru

One hurt as car and tractor collide in Oamaru

One person was hurt when a car tangled with a tractor in Oamaru this afternoon.

Climbers killed on 'bucket list' Fiordland peak named

Police said recovering the bodies was a "difficult and technical" process. Photo: NZ Police

Climbers killed on 'bucket list' Fiordland peak named

Police have released the names of the two climbers who died climbing a "bucket list" destination in Fiordland National Park.

Queenstown measles case has links across South

Queenstown measles case has links across South

A new measles case in Queenstown connected to more than 20 exposure events in the South is concerning health authorities.

CODC to tweak budgets after assessment

CODC to tweak budgets after assessment

A new report on Central Otago District Council’s financial planning says the organisation is at a "developing" stage of maturity, with clear opportunities for ongoing improvement.