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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks
Kā Rūnaka say they are "disappointed" by online comments made by Santana Minerals’ board chairman about Aboriginal Australians.
Black ice, freezing fog: Winter's on its way
Black ice, freezing fog: Winter's on its way
As parts of the South are getting an early taste of winter, motorists are being reminded of what the colder conditions mean for the region's roads.
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Politicians duke it out over energy transition
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Politicians duke it out over energy transition
NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has hinted the Budget may include a focus on trades, potentially targeting electricians and others who will help with the country's energy transition.
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'You can call me Zax Dog and you are mine now’
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Balclutha man who strangled neighbour fails in parole bid
A Balclutha man who strangled and sexually assaulted his new neighbour has been declined parole for a second time.
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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received
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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received
A record number of submissions have been made on Waitaki District Council’s annual plan this year as significant rates rises are considered.
Four youths arrested over dating app assaults
Four youths arrested over dating app assaults
The teens aged 15 and 16 have been arrested as Invercargill police investigate violent attacks involving the use of dating apps that they say "could have been fatal".
Mermaid to assist in tower climb
Mermaid to assist in tower climb
A Weston firefighter is taking this year’s Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge a step further.
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Northerly gales forecast to hit regions
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Northerly gales forecast to hit regions
Our settled and sunny autumn weather is set to be disrupted for a couple of days this week, and MetService is urging people to be prepared for severe gales across the southern regions.
SH8 near Lake Pukaki reopens after crash
SH8 near Lake Pukaki reopens after crash
State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki has reopened following a crash this morning.
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River trout numbers on decline
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River trout numbers on decline
Fish numbers are on the slide on the Greenstone River, few anglers catching any — which may lead to a dumping of restrictions on the waterway.
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Farm plan deadline extended by 18 months
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Farm plan deadline extended by 18 months
About 2500 Southland farmers have been granted an 18-month reprieve for submitting their farming and freshwater plans.
Chopper crash deaths 'a heartbreaking shock'
Chopper crash deaths 'a heartbreaking shock'
The deaths of two men in a helicopter crash in Mount Aspiring National Park have been described as devastating and ‘‘a heartbreaking shock’’.
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First skimming champs make a splash (then five more)
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First skimming champs make a splash (then five more)
The first Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championships got off to a stunning start on the shore of Lake Hāwea on Saturday morning.
Serious motorcycle crash investigated
Serious motorcycle crash investigated
An investigation has begun after a motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing in Invercargill.
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Celebrations at full steam as rugby club marks 150th
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Celebrations at full steam as rugby club marks 150th
Clutha Rugby Football Club marked 150 years on Saturday with a full day of rugby and jubilee gala in Balclutha.
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'Not opposed to mining' but concerns raised as drilling spreads
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'Not opposed to mining' but concerns raised as drilling spreads
Three overseas mining companies are ramping up efforts to find gold as drilling spreads across Otago.
'Brazen' fuel thefts in Winton could be linked
'Brazen' fuel thefts in Winton could be linked
Thieves after fuel targeted a vegetable stall and a mechanic's workshop around the rural Southland township of Winton within a 12-hour period last week.
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Support sought for national bed register
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Support sought for national bed register
The building blocks are being put in place to stop some southern spots from becoming ghost communities full of short-term accommodation.
Southland highway clear after tractor roll
Southland highway clear after tractor roll
A highway in Southland has reopened after a tractor rolled.
'Super gloomy, dismal' days for some in South
'Super gloomy, dismal' days for some in South
Settled late autumn weather is continuing for much of the country today, but some people in inland Otago might be hoping for a change sometime soon.