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'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences

Archaeologist Matt Sole by a locked gate, with a Santana-branded sign, barring his way on the...

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'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences

The way was blocked, but one intrepid archaeologist walked the area Santana intends to dig up for gold. Mary Williams walked behind him, into a landscape protected by three agencies.

Defibrillator welcome addition

James Hutton and Phil Wilson from Union Rugby Club in Ngapara with their new AED. PHOTO: Supplied...

Defibrillator welcome addition

Whether on the pitch or on the sidelines, Ngapara’s Union Rugby Club is better prepared for an emergency situation, thanks to a new defibrillator.

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Stories a warning on cancer genetics

Oamaru mother and daughter Kerry (left) and Tayla Weir are part of a new video series launched by...

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Stories a warning on cancer genetics

An Oamaru mother and daughter are part of an emotional new video series developed by the New Zealand Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Trust

Flooding closes highway and more rain on way

Flooding by State Highway 8 near Milton on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Supplied

Flooding closes highway and more rain on way

A section of a flooded Otago highway is to remain closed overnight as more heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for some areas.

Teen charged with murder of man in Greymouth

Teen charged with murder of man in Greymouth

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a 67-year-old man in Greymouth late last month.

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Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale

Linda and Bruce Jolly. PHOTO: YVONNE O’HARA

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Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale

The orchards at the centre of a liquidation of a fledging Central Otago fruit company are up for sale.

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Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

Sean Becker (front left) and his siblings, Scott (front right), James (back right) and Bridget,...

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Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ

An international curling tournament will be a family affair when all four of Central Otago curling great Peter Becker’s children represent New Zealand

Contrasting sources

Contrasting sources

There was a stark contrast in clarity as the rain-affected Kawarau River met the Clutha River at Cromwell this week.

Regional council recognises environmental volunteers’ work

Regional council recognises environmental volunteers’ work

An 11-year-old Te Anau boy who set up his own soft plastics recycling business is among the winners at the 29th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill

Interests of councillors revealed

Interests of councillors revealed

A register of interests for Invercargill City Council has revealed a wide range of associations for its members - from kidney societies to aluminium technology.

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