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‘Abysmal’ snowfall forces closures
Winter snowfall has been "abysmal" for many southern skifields this year, particularly near Wanaka which had its second-lowest winter average snowfall on record.
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‘People are going to be bankrupted’
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‘People are going to be bankrupted’
An overhaul of council water services has failed already and the consequences will be costly, a retiring mayor says.
Artist’s stolen car, items found
Artist’s stolen car, items found
Police have managed to retrieve a car and property that was stolen from a young Dunedin artist, Zac Whiteside, who is based in Oamaru for an artist residency.
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Nepal experience nets gold award
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Nepal experience nets gold award
Lucy Radford overcame altitude sickness to climb 5000m in a Himalayan Valley.
Backcountry skiers caught in avalanche
Backcountry skiers caught in avalanche
Four backcountry skiers are lucky to be alive after being caught in an avalanche, near the Treble Cone skifield.
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Next step in arts career dream lined up
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Next step in arts career dream lined up
Growing up in Palmerston, a career in the performing arts was just an "unrealistic" dream for RV Quijano.
Birthday wish for shield win goes unfulfilled
Birthday wish for shield win goes unfulfilled
There was possibly less chat in the car on the way home to Te Anau than on the way down to Invercargill for Saturday’s shield match at Rugby Park — but it seems unlikely.
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Qualification celebrated
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Qualification celebrated
A childhood passion for tartan television has led to a formal Celtic qualification for a Lawrence retiree.
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Incoming council to face a difficult budget balance
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Incoming council to face a difficult budget balance
It is a changing of the guard at the Waitaki District Council. But there are plenty of issues still lying around the table as a new mayor awaits. Oamaru bureau chief Andrew Ashton looks at the...
'We urgently need people': Plea from race organisers
'We urgently need people': Plea from race organisers
Organisers of the Hāwea picnic races, one of the oldest community racing events in New Zealand, desperately need help to keep the event alive.
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'Little old lady' from Southland helps take down Croatian scammers
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'Little old lady' from Southland helps take down Croatian scammers
A self-described ‘‘little old lady from Southland’’ has helped take down a gang of street scammers in Croatia after her terrifying ordeal went viral.
Love of trade, hard work pays off for Wilson
Love of trade, hard work pays off for Wilson
With a passion for pipes, one young local is making his mark in the world of plumbing.
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Waitaki Girls’ a ‘wonderful place’: statutory manager
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Waitaki Girls’ a ‘wonderful place’: statutory manager
The man who has come in as the limited statutory manager at Waitaki Girls’ High School says he was impressed by the school while visiting the grounds over the past couple of days.
Unattended barbecue caused serious Queenstown house fire
Unattended barbecue caused serious Queenstown house fire
A house fire that closed the Ladies Mile highway for more than two hours in May - causing a massive traffic snarl-up - was caused by an unattended barbecue, an investigation report says.
Making an impact nets share of $85k
Making an impact nets share of $85k
A combined $85,505 is to be distributed across 12 local organisations working to restore nature, reduce waste, and protect biodiversity across the district.
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Community workshop nearing completion
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Community workshop nearing completion
Inspired by the colour and design scheme of the barn at Wellington Zoo, the Hampden Community Workshop is now nearing completion.
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‘Southern Corridor’ plan approved, funding to be lobbied
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‘Southern Corridor’ plan approved, funding to be lobbied
A blueprint for the development of the "Southern Corridor" - a stretch of land south of Queenstown suitable for housing - has been approved despite concerns about a lack of infrastructure.
Reservist says he has best of two worlds
Reservist says he has best of two worlds
Invercargill-based Private Matchil Du Plessis feels he has the best of two worlds.
Dads play back-up for daughters on their first EP
Dads play back-up for daughters on their first EP
Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Talent show winners Winnie Conlan and Olivia Morriss have recorded their first EP with their dads playing back-up.
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Warmest winter for some
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Warmest winter for some
Warmer than average temperatures meant several places in Southland had their warmest winters on record this year.