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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.
Victims ‘highly experienced’
Victims ‘highly experienced’
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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Politicians duke it out over energy transition
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Politicians duke it out over energy transition
New Zealand First co-leader Shane Jones yesterday hinted next week’s Budget may include a focus on trades, potentially targeting electricians and others who will help with New Zealand’s energy...
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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.
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Farm plan deadline extended
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Farm plan deadline extended
About 2500 Southland farmers have been granted a six-month reprieve for submitting their farming and freshwater plans.
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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Rūnaka upset by chair’s remarks on Aboriginals
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Rūnaka upset by chair’s remarks on Aboriginals
Kā Rūnaka says they are ‘‘disappointed’’ by online comments made by Santana Minerals’ board chairman about Aboriginal Australians.
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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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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.
Chopper crash victims 'highly experienced'
Chopper crash victims were 'highly experienced'
Sean Roach and Tim Brown were on a guided hunting operation in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil
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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil
Close to 200 visitors passed through Olive Press Central Otago in Cromwell on Saturday for the Central Otago Olive Growers (COOG) annual community pressing day.
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Rail line closed for work
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Rail line closed for work
The TranzAlpine tourist train and all rail services out of the West Coast are shut down until Friday.
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Conference focus on electrification
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Conference focus on electrification
In the midst of a geopolitical energy security crisis, some of the best and brightest brains have gathered in Queenstown this week to further the ambition of the region — and country — to electrify.