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Funding for helicopters ‘totally unrealistic'
The funding of the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust is totally unrealistic, its operator says with mission numbers doubling in seven years.
Climbing mountains to raise awareness of prostate cancer
Climbing mountains to raise awareness of prostate cancer
It could be said Neil Stichbury does not have luck on his side, but that has not stopped him from scaling the highest of new heights.
Major step to building new hospital
Major step to building new hospital
In a moment of considerable pride as your local MP, I was proud to witness the historic moment of the contract being signed to build the new Dunedin Hospital inpatient building.
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Wet wipes wreak havoc on city’s drains
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Wet wipes wreak havoc on city’s drains
Flush a wipe, clog a pipe — Invercargill’s drains are losing the fight against fatbergs, the council says.
Helping arrivals feel welcome
Helping arrivals feel welcome
Recently arrived settlers were made to feel welcome last week as newcomers, long-term residents and local groups gathered at a community expo.
High roads affected by snow, Milford Road closed
High roads affected by snow, Milford Road closed
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Snow has fallen on high roads in the South, blanketing the Crown Range, restricting Danseys Pass and closing the Milford Road. Dunedin's set to get heavy, thundery showers and hail in the afternoon.
Moa concern in talk
Moa concern in talk
A South Otago environmental group is concerned plans to "de-extinct" the giant moa may detract from other critical conservation efforts in the region.
Local Legend
Local Legend
The anonymous nominator of this week’s Silver Fern Farms Clutha Leader Local Legend, Wilma Sharp, praised a person "full of acts of kindness".
Historian puts a spotlight on stalwarts
Historian puts a spotlight on stalwarts
The latest Trip Down Memory Lane in Kaitangata is hot off the press.
Clear clutter, give away or grab a deal
Clear clutter, give away or grab a deal
Dust out the cupboards, rummage through the garage and make room for something new with Clutha’s clutter clear out coming Sunday, October 5.
Pupils tackle police physical competency test
Pupils tackle police physical competency test
Forty-six teams of four pupils fronted for the annual Police Physical Competency Test (PCT) competition in Balclutha’s Cross Recreation Centre last Thursday, September...
The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show returns for year two
The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show returns for year two
Step into spring at the South Canterbury Home and Garden Show with a variety of exhibitors, including new home builders, renovators and sub-trades, in the one easy location.
Poverty Bay loss drops SC to third
Poverty Bay loss drops SC to third
The South Canterbury Heartland rugby team played hard against Poverty Bay in Gisborne in the weekend but an error-ridden first half came back to haunt them, as they went down 41-35 after losing the...
Tight contest for cup
Tight contest for cup
The South Canterbury Anniversary Kia Toa triples were played at Kia Toa bowling green at the weekend.
Local boys go to bat in Prague
Local boys go to bat in Prague
South Canterbury softball players Cooper White and Carmichael Gamblin have been busy representing New Zealand at the Mike Stapleton Memorial Tournament in Prague.
Ultimate pairs: a unique challenge
Ultimate pairs: a unique challenge
The final bonus incentive event on the indoor bowls calendar for this season was the ultimate pairs held last Saturday. Each player played three bowls.
Cat-friendly care key to pets’ health
Cat-friendly care key to pets’ health
Cats are fascinating creatures.
Family fun day to be informative, enjoyable
Family fun day to be informative, enjoyable
Everything is organised for a family fun event to be held at the Geraldine Domain playground on October 4.
Laugh and a-half to help local kindy
Laugh and a-half to help local kindy
Fundraising for Geraldine Kindergarten is a laugh a minute.
Youthful dynamism drives show
Youthful dynamism drives show
Bursting on to the stage with colour and infectious energy, Frankie Builds Androids is the must-see show of these school holidays.