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    Waikouaiti Rodeo Club committee member Chris Robinson is excited to see the club host the...

    Club prepares for nationals

    Chris Robinson has been hard at work ahead of this weekend’s National Finals Rodeo in Waikouaiti — but his family history with the sport goes back decades.

    ‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for

    Waikouaiti Rodeo Club president Richard Robinson is ready to welcome all to the National Finals...

    ‘Cracking day’ at rodeo hoped for

    Waikouaiti hosts the National Finals Rodeo tomorrow.

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    Pet parade at show a family affair

    Judy Young has been involved in the Wanaka A&P Show pet parade since 1995 and has no desire...

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    Pet parade at show a family affair

    For longtime local Judy Young, the Wanaka A&P Show is about more than tradition — it is a family affair.

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    All go for air show: organiser

    A Mk XI PR Spitfire, one of only two of its kind still flying in the world, has arrived in pieces...

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    All go for air show: organiser

    Warbirds over Wānaka is all go — no matter the state of the world and the rocketing price of aviation fuel.

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    Groups asked for mine proposal feedback

    A Central Otago issue, the proposed Santana goldmine. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Groups asked for mine proposal feedback

    The fast-track expert panel overseeing a massive mining proposal in Central Otago has approached several environmental groups for feedback.

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    Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters

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    Proposed fish farm in uncharted waters

    A panel has been appointed for a Southland fish farm development but it is heading into uncharted waters.

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    Concern over levels of gravel in river

    The Gore brown trout statue welcomes visitors to the ‘‘world capital of brown trout fishing’’....

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    Concern over levels of gravel in river

    Some anglers are concerned lower fish numbers in the Mataura River, one of the world’s finest for brown trout, might be related to the levels of gravel in the river.

    Pair arrested in Southland drug bust

    Cannabis was recovered during the two-day police operation in rural Southland. Photo: NZ Police

    Pair arrested in Southland drug bust

    Two people have been arrested after a drug bust in rural Southland.

    Musicians at event

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    Musicians at event

    The West Coast’s legendary celebration of wild and foraged foods this weekend will also feature some of New Zealand’s best-known musicians.

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    Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine

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    Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine

    Let's get ready to rumble.

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    IT shop finds nasty surprise on Queenstown laptop

    The teacher exchanged explicit messages and photos with a teenage girl. File photo: Getty Images

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    IT business uncovers child porn on Frankton man's laptop

    A Frankton man was caught with hundreds of child porn images on his laptop and cellphone after he took them to a Queenstown IT business.

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    Council tells Santana to remove tower

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    Council tells Santana to remove tower

    Santana is tearing down an illegal hilltop communications tower only a month after erecting it.

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    Uber service to launch in Wānaka

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Uber service to launch in Wānaka

    International ride-hailing giant Uber is preparing to launch in Wānaka.

    Property values rise across Central Otago

    Alexandra prices rose 5.74% on average. Photo: ODT Files

    Property values rise across Central Otago

    Residential property owners in Central Otago have seen average capital values rise about 9% since 2022, according to new district-wide valuations.

    Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims

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    Nepalese community mourns Southland crash victims

    The Southland Nepalese community is in shock after the death of two of its own in a car crash.

    Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch

    The 1971 white Ford Fairmont, registration FW8797, is believed to be in the Christchurch area....

    Classic car stolen from Gore may be in Christchurch

    An appeal has been made for information about the theft of a classic 1971 white Ford Fairmont which may be in the Christchurch area.

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    Teacher clocks up five decades at high school

    Prue Scorgie has not only taught three generations of the MacGibbon/Sanson family in her 50 years...

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    Teacher clocks up five decades at high school

    Fifty-three years ago, a young Prue Scorgie looked at her career options and found her options were pretty much limited to nursing, teaching and a few others.

    AI factory to rival smelter in power use

    Voting documents in Southland will include fewer names this time around. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg...

    AI factory to rival smelter in power use

    Invercargill could be poised to emerge as a vital digital destination, Datagrid New Zealand says, as the country’s first AI factory yesterday moved a step closer to reality.

    Runaway car pins cyclist, breaks his leg

    An Oamaru man was seriously injured after he was trapped under a car outside Mitre 10 Mega in...

    Runaway car pins cyclist, breaks his leg

    An Oamaru man faces a long recovery after his femur was shattered when he became pinned under a car while trying to leave a hardware store.

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    Settled conditions tipped for autumn

    Chris Brandolino. Photo: Niwa

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    Settled conditions tipped for autumn

    Autumn has arrived and the leaves are turning brown and overnight temperatures are starting to drop.
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      Camp operator says abuse may force him out

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      Family pays it forward to help charities

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      Conservationist, author a ‘deeply loving’ man

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      Oceana Gold buys Hyde land

    • West Harbour resident Jarrod Hodson, who is also the local community board chairman, paints out...

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      ‘Absolutely disgusting’ graffiti removed

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