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ACC call for biker, driver safety
The first three months of each year is traditionally when the sun decides to come out and the heat comes on, creating the perfect environment to ride a motorcycle.
Wet weather no concern for rodeo-goers
Wet weather no concern for rodeo-goers
Gumboots and rain jackets were the uniform for the day among spectators at the Wānaka Rodeo yesterday.
Repairs expected: council
Repairs expected: council
Work on a new Southland council building has included clearing mould and fixing leaks, but the person in charge says it was expected.
Fickle weather, fickle fishing
Fickle weather, fickle fishing
Most rivers are at summer levels except for the Clutha which is still very high and also coloured.
Man sought over Queenstown incident contacts police
Man sought over Queenstown incident contacts police
A man sought by officers investigating a Queenstown assault on New Year's Day has contacted police.
Driver crashes on North Otago beach
Driver crashes on North Otago beach
A person has been taken to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition after their car left the road and crashed on a beach in North Otago.
Take me to the river
Take me to the river
Central Otago’s Manuherikia River attracted people to its waters on New Year’s Day.
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Tūātapere sports day set ‘to move on’
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Tūātapere sports day set ‘to move on’
A small Southland town may have hosted its annual community sports day for the final time — bowing out after more than a century.
Wet track no worry for racing crowd
Wet track no worry for racing crowd
A huge crowd gathered for the first of the year’s race meetings in Central Otago at Omakau.
Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park
Summer jobs: Running a massive inflatable water park
One of the world's largest inflatable water parks is just outside of Cromwell and local Abbey Bisset is spending her second summer working at the unique spot.
Hundreds gather to usher in the new year
Hundreds gather to usher in the new year
Wānaka yet again proved it is the South Island’s place to be on New Year’s Eve, with crowds of all ages taking part in the celebrations.
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Families spend end of year at night markets
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Families spend end of year at night markets
Southlanders got into party mode for New Year’s Eve by tucking into ethnic food, listening to music and playing outdoor games at the Esk St night markets.
'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest
'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest
Food, togs and Christmas lights — the packing list for visitors to the Millers Flat Holiday Park had a slightly different addition this year.
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages
Another amazing day is in store when the Central Otago Trotting Club holds its annual race day.
Fun in the sun
Fun in the sun
Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson is a regular visitor to the Omakau trots.
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'The system can’t get much worse'
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'The system can’t get much worse'
A Kurow tractor driver denied a spot on the surgery waiting list worries he might have to wait until he is unable to walk.
Call made to conserve town’s water
Call made to conserve town’s water
NASEBY: A conserve-water notice has been issued for the holiday season in Naseby due to high demand.
Charity booksale begins
Charity booksale begins
Readers rejoiced yesterday morning as the Alexandra Rotary book sale opened its doors.
Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka
'Good opportunity': Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka
The Cromwell company behind the contentious Hāwea Super Liquor store plans to open its second liquor store in Wānaka early this year.
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Race day cool but atmosphere convivial
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Race day cool but atmosphere convivial
Colourful dresses and flash suits were replaced by thick jackets and woollen jumpers at the annual Kurow race meeting this week.