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    Oamaru principal seeks media gag amid bullying probes

    A submission to Parliament by an Oamaru school principal is seeking to restrict media reporting on school incidents, councillors have been told.

    Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas

    Stewart Island Rakiura is fully reliant on diesel to keep the power on. Photo: RNZ

    Officials want Stewart Island solar powered by Christmas

    A long-promised project to shift Stewart Island to solar power could be under way within months and operational by Christmas, officials say.

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    School celebrates centenary

    Oldest former and youngest current South Otago High School students (from left) Jim Beeby, 96,...

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    School celebrates centenary

    Former students flocked back to a ‘‘school that gives you chances’’ at Easter, sharing memories and reflecting on 100 years of change.

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    Southland psychiatrist censured for 'inappropriate' conduct named

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    Southland psychiatrist censured for 'inappropriate' conduct named

    An award-winning Southland health practitioner censured and fined for ‘‘inappropriate and disrespectful’’ conduct with patients can now be named.

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    Relief fuel rise near end of season

    Stewart Island/Rakiura is home to about 400 permanent residents. Photo: ODT files

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    Relief fuel rise near end of season

    Down the bottom of the world the claws of Middle East tension are gently prodding away.

    Farmers’ environmental work praised

    The Southland regional supreme winners of the 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards are (from...

    Farmers’ environmental work praised

    Deer and cattle farmers Tony and Michelle Roberts, and Kate Roberts and Mark Lieshout are the Southland regional supreme winners of the 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

    New reporter feeling right at home in Gore

    Southlander Gemma Sinclair joined The Ensign as a reporter in March. PHOTO: GERRIT DOPPENBERG

    New reporter feeling right at home in Gore

    The Ensign would like to welcome new reporter Gemma Sinclair.

    Rink nearly ready for reopening

    The white ice underfoot Ice Sports Southland volunteers Grant Scott (left) and coach Hayley...

    Rink nearly ready for reopening

    The volunteers who run the Gore ice skating rink are reminding themselves good things take time as they go into overtime to get the rink ready in time for its reopening this week.

    High cost of petrol fuels rally

    Floating a bunch of transportation methods for local support workers to get to their clients...

    High cost of petrol fuels rally

    Broomsticks, hobby horses, scooters and skates ...

    Course aims to upskill cyclists

    UpCycle founder Chris ‘‘Foggy’’ Foggin, outside the charity’s workshop in Alexandra. PHOTOS:...

    Course aims to upskill cyclists

    Cyclists of all abilities are being offered the chance to learn potentially life-saving skills at a free community session this weekend.

    Marking 100 years of rugby

    With the famed White Horse Cup are (from left) Alexandra Rugby’s Peter Breen, Forsyth Barr’s Sam...

    Marking 100 years of rugby

    Queenstown is about to host a celebration of Central Otago rugby, the likes of which the region has never seen before.

    Proud to step up, give back to school

    Taking on the leadership roles at Opihi College this year are (from left) head students Lachlan...

    Proud to step up, give back to school

    The Courier is catching up with student leaders in secondary schools throughout South Canterbury. In this instalment by reporter Connor Haley, we have the school leaders from Opihi College. The...

    Boxers held their ground: coach

    The Timaru Boxing Association Gym had a strong outing at the recent South Island Novice...

    Boxers held their ground: coach

    It was a weekend to remember for the Timaru Boxing Association Gym with six boxers making their competitive debuts at the South Island Novice Championships.

    Mountainview principal moving on

    Mountainview High School principal Kenny Diamond is saying goodbye after being at the school for...

    Mountainview principal moving on

    Teaching in Timaru was only ever meant to be a one-year gig for outgoing Mountainview High School principal Kenny Diamond.

    Hut gets upgrade despite weather

    Two kea fly overhead as renovations take place at Mueller Hut. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Hut gets upgrade despite weather

    Despite snow and gale force winds, Mueller Hut has had a spruce up.

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    'Once-in-a-lifetime' flight emotional

    Dr Paul Glover, pictured with pilot John ‘‘JC’’ Mathewson (left), had a full-body experience...

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    'Once-in-a-lifetime' flight emotional

    A retired  doctor on the verge of losing his vision was almost in tears before taking to the skies above Wānaka for an emotional flight in a fighter jet.

    Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire

    Photo: Toni McDonald

    Southland meatworks evacuated over gas risk after fire

    Emergency services have resolved a toxic gas issue at a Southland meatworks.

    Parents praised for road safety efforts in wake of son's crash death

    Kelan Stroud, of Cromwell, died in a serious crash on State Highway 8, in March 2024, on his way...

    Parents praised for road safety efforts in wake of son's crash death

    ‘‘Sometimes — as shit as it is — you’ve just got to keep going.’’

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    Waitaki council gets Clutha tick to rejoin water services group

    Photo: ODT files

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    Waitaki council gets Clutha tick to rejoin water services group

    The path is now clear for Waitaki to rejoin a water services group it rejected only nine months ago.

    Unlicensed Central Otago plumber's illegal work posed safety risk

    Ben DeClifford was sentenced in the Invercargill District Court. Photo: ODT Files

    Unlicensed Central Otago plumber's illegal work posed safety risk

    A shonky plumber has been fined $8000 for illegal work at five Central Otago properties, a court has heard.
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