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    Waitaki Valley Community Society members (from left) Alan Pont, Anna Laing and her son Lukas, 4...

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    McCaw statue plan revived

    Richie McCaw’s grassroots beginnings will be immortalised in Oamaru stone by the end of the year.

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    Above average rain bolsters lake levels

    Mike Roan

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    Above average rain bolsters lake levels

    Well into autumn Meridan Energy says the hydro system is in good shape for the coming winter.

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    ‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty

    Nearly 100 rural professionals crowded into the Waitahuna woolshed for the McCorkindales’ final...

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    ‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty

    A South Otago farming dynasty has come to an end with one last cattle sale.

    Wild food fanatics embrace festival’s unique offerings

    The Scoop Squad channelled summer with their Feral Flock group costume entry.

    Wild food fanatics embrace festival’s unique offerings

    The West Coast’s legendary Wildfoods Festival celebrates weird and wild food, West Coast bush fashion and the fabric of New Zealand music. At least 8000 people filled Cass Square for Hokitika’s big...

    Gold’s meteoric rise fuelling job, mine boom

    Heath Milne

    Gold’s meteoric rise fuelling job, mine boom

    Gold fever has gripped the West Coast, as record-high prices fuel new mines, jobs and investment while housing and infrastructure feel the strain.

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    Samaritan encourages others to learn first aid

    Becky Dennison

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    Samaritan encourages others to learn first aid

    Few people would run towards two burning cars after a serious accident in the middle of nowhere.

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    Screen hub receives fast-track panel tick

    An artist’s impression of the backlot at Ayrburn Screen Hub, which could be used for outdoor...

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    Screen hub receives fast-track panel tick

    A controversial screen hub proposed to be located on some of New Zealand’s most valuable land has got the tick from a fast-track panel despite intense opposition from neighbours.

    Cancer ‘support’ shown in relay turnout

    Invercargill Police Constable Damian Parsons and his dog Lynk take a short break during the Relay...

    Cancer ‘support’ shown in relay turnout

    The best of the Southland community laced up their walking shoes for Relay for Life at the weekend.

    Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck

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    Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck

    A driver had to be cut from his truck after it rolled over during a racing event at Teretonga Park raceway, near Invercargill yesterday.

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    Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds

    Jack Stewart with his 2-year-old Jack Russell terrier Fred, after winning the Wanaka A&P Show...

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    Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds

    Jack Stewart and his 2-year-old Jack Russell named Fred took out the Jack Russell race at this year’s Wanaka A&P Show.

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    Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study

    Chloe Murray

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    Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study

    From selling plums at the market to studying markets, a former Mount Aspiring College student has received a huge boost in the form of scholarship from a national foundation.

    ‘I can’t afford’ to rent: single mum

    Arrowtown. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    ‘I can’t afford’ to rent: single mum

    An Arrowtown single mum says she is being forced out of the historic village due to exorbitant rents and substandard accommodation.

    Judges can spot a good sheep

    With the supreme champion merino ram at the Wānaka A&P Show are Ron Small (Blairich Merinos),...

    Judges can spot a good sheep

    He might have once sold a ram for $100,000 but high prices were not the highlight in Pete Wallace’s merino stud breeding career.

    Lindis Pass crash kills one

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    Lindis Pass crash kills one

    A serious two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass has left one person dead and three others injured.

    Wānaka A&P show

    Jack Russell owners prepare their dogs at the start of the Jack Russell terrier race

    Wānaka A&P show

    People turned out en masse at the weekend to enjoy all the fun of a country fair at the Wānaka A&P Show at the sun-drenched Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park. Photographer Gregor Richardson...

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    New operator puts luxury hotel back on track

    Marriott International and PHC Queenstown Ltd expect The St. Regis Queenstown to be open by the...

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    New operator puts luxury hotel back on track

    A stalled Queenstown hotel development is about to kick back into gear, under a new operator.

    Little leeway for Queenstown cyclists

    Cyclist Stephen Gooch occupying the thin strip between the Glenorchy Rd and a crash barrier...

    Little leeway for Queenstown cyclists

    ‘‘If I get clipped by a car, I’d rather end up in the scrub than end up with a broken neck on the barrier.’’

    Medical centre picks new portal after hack

    The Manage My Health app. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Medical centre picks new portal after hack

    Queenstown Medical Centre (QMC) will phase in a new patient portal from next Friday to replace its hacked Manage My Health (MMH) app.

    Meal service calls for help

    Claire Glass

    Meal service calls for help

    Volunteers are needed for the Soup or Salad (SoS) monthly community meal and fortnightly morning teas held at Reach Church.

    Spectacular aurora captured over Lake Ruataniwha

    Twizel photographer Jeff Ng took took the photo at Lake Ruataniwha. Photo: Jeff Ng

    Spectacular aurora captured over Lake Ruataniwha

    Twizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras lately, after he captured a magnificent view on Saturday night.
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