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    Rivers nearing optimum fishing standards

    A fly fisherman casts towards a likely trout lie on the Waipahi River. PHOTO: FISH AND GAME OTAGO

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    Rivers nearing optimum fishing standards

    What a difference a week makes.

    Town down by the lake

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    Town down by the lake

    Pisa Moorings, a small town on the shore of Lake Dunstan, has a population of 980 people.

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    Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents

    Lower Shotover River. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Shotover wastewater: Majority opposed to consents

    The discharge of wastewater into the Shotover River represents not only a local environmental threat, but a fundamental governance failure, a Queenstown group says.

    States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland

    Power has been restored to almost all customers across Clutha and Southland. Photo: Ingrid Leary...

    States of emergency lifted in Clutha, Southland

    States of emergency have come to an end in Clutha and Southland, two weeks after damaging winds tore through the South.

    Charges laid after probe into odour complaint

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    Charges laid after probe into odour complaint near Mataura 

    A Southland man is facing charges under the Resource Management Act after an investigation into an odour complaint at a property near Mataura. 

    New storm recovery head named

    Damage at Queens Park, Invercargill, following severe weather which struck the region on October...

    New storm recovery head named

    The new head of Southland’s storm recovery has painted a positive picture of people looking out for one another in an hour of need.

    Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks

    An avalanche affecting the MacKinnon Pass on the Milford Track. PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

    Avalanche threat continues for Milford Rd and Great Walks

    There's been good progress on repairs to Great Walks but avalanche conditions are still causing delays. Heavy rain may heighten the risk, forcing the Milford Road to close on Sunday.

    'It’s a big worry for the natural environment'

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    'It’s a big worry for the natural environment'

    Wānaka residents have launched a petition to resist freedom camping in their area, saying the authorities have done a backflip.

    Central Otago — the heart of mountainbiking

    Nick Stevenson has spent two years putting together a book portraying New Zealand’s best...

    Central Otago — the heart of mountainbiking

    Perhaps you have not thought to yourself, "we need a book of the best mountain biking photography across New Zealand", but someone has.

    $11.5k butter bid at food charity fundraiser

    Food For Love Gala guest speakers Lydia Bradey (left) and Nadia Lim. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    $11.5k butter bid at food charity fundraiser

    Butter was on the menu at the Food for Love charity gala dinner, and a record bid of $11,500 worth.

    Progress celebrated

    New Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale, and with her husband, Steve, outside their family...

    Progress celebrated

    Contractors working on the Forrester Gallery extension, in Oamaru, have been treated to a "roof shout" by the Waitaki District Council recently, celebrating eight months of progress.

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    Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation

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    Duntoon Hotel gas leak under investigation

    A gas leak at the Duntroon Hotel earlier this week is still being investigated.

    Historic ride marks town’s founding

    Passengers embark on the Duntroon Heritage Trail to mark the township’s 150 years since founding....

    Historic ride marks town’s founding

    Visitors, locals and returning residents rode back in time recently to mark 150 years from the founding of the North Otago township of Duntroon.

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    App shelved after competition concerns raised

    Oamaru. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    App shelved after competition concerns raised

    A publicly-funded tourism app has been shelved over concerns it could compete with Oamaru businesses — but too late for one local business.

    Mana whenua representative roles approved

    Mayor Tom Campbell. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Mana whenua representative roles approved

    Mana whenua representative roles have been given the green light at the Invercargill City Council following a vote at the inaugural meeting.

    From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South

    PowerNet chief executive Paul Blue. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    From 50,000 to 65: Power back on for almost all in South

    A fortnight after a storm tore through the South, cutting power to tens of thousands, supply has been restored to almost all customers.

    First pukunui chicks of breeding season hatch

    Pukunui chick and mum on Rakiora. PHOTOS: DAN COCKER/DOC

    First pukunui chicks of breeding season hatch

    The first pukunui/southern New Zealand dotterel chicks of the breeding season have hatched on Stewart Island.

    Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance

    Amisfield executive chef Vaughan Mabee. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Celebrated chefs welcome Michelin chance

    Queenstown and Wānaka chefs are relishing the chance to be included in the world-renowned Michelin Guide, but a union isn't happy the govt spent millions to entice tasters to NZ.

    Trio found guilty of South Canterbury man's murder

    Anaru Moana. File photo

    Trio found guilty of South Canterbury man Anaru Moana's murder

    A jury has found three men guilty of murdering South Canterbury man Anaru Moana.

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    French investor spends $19m on third Queenstown property

    Eureka House. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    French investor spends $19m on third Queenstown property

    A Frenchman who loves Queenstown has bought a third historic property in The Mall.
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