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Invercargill mayor stands by comments over AI data centre cable

An early impression of Datagrid's data centre, which would become the country's second highest...

Invercargill mayor stands by comments over AI data centre cable

Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell is standing by his view that a new cable for a large AI data centre will not impact the environment at Ōreti Beach, despite a report saying otherwise.

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Above average rain bolsters lake levels

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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.

Gold’s meteoric rise fuelling job, mine boom

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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‘We see the best in humanity in the worst situations'

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‘We see the best in humanity in the worst situations'

An Oamaru woman first on the scene of a serious crash says she had no other choice but to run towards two burning cars in the Lindis Pass.

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

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

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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

‘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

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 to enjoy all the fun of a country fair at the Wānaka A&P Show. Photographer Gregor Richardson captured these images.

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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

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.

Who gains from Southland's massive new AI data centre?

Datagrid New Zealand's proposed sustainable data centre has had its resource consent approved....

Who gains from Southland's massive new AI data centre?

A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory", but will Kiwis get the most out of it?

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