Racers hop, canter, trot to finish
Racers hop, canter, trot to finish
Crowds flocked to the Hāwea Picnic Races yesterday for events that featured more than just real-life horses.
Fishing equipment seized by ranger
Fishing equipment seized by ranger
Three anglers had fishing gear seized by Otago Fish & Game rangers on Lake Dunstan on Monday.
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South looks best bet for NYE weather
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South looks best bet for NYE weather
Invercargill may be the place to be on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day if you want to stay dry.
Admissions stopped over sudden Gore Covid case influx
Admissions stopped over sudden Gore Covid case influx
"This is not what we ordered from Santa this year."
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Five new Otago marine reserves greenlit
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Five new Otago marine reserves greenlit
Conservationists are celebrating five new coastal Otago marine reserves being given the green light — a milestone they say has been three decades in the making.
Up and coming tennis stars try to ace veterans
Up and coming tennis stars try to ace veterans
Queenstown’s Kai Milburn is on his toes during his three-set loss to Oliver Statham in the Te Anau Tennis Invitational yesterday.
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Freedom camping problems 'far less frequent'
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Freedom camping problems 'far less frequent'
Freedom camping behaviour in tourist hotspot the Catlins appears to be improving, thanks to a fresh approach from officials.
Lucky escape as car rolls off cliff near Kakanui
Lucky escape as car rolls off cliff near Kakanui
A car rolled off coastal cliffs near Kakanui and crashed on to the beach below after the driver accidentally left the vehicle in gear this afternoon, police say.
Golf centre partially reopens
Golf centre partially reopens
Frankton Golf Centre is back operating close to normal after a fire on December 13 closed the driving range, club house and pro shop.
All Doc huts now coal-free as move to ‘greener’ alternatives completed
All Doc huts now coal-free as move to ‘greener’ alternatives completed
Department of Conservation (Doc) huts on the West Coast have officially ditched coal heating for "greener" alternatives, as part of a wider effort to cut emissions and reduce environmental impact.
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Festival-goers hit Wānaka for 15th Rhythm & Alps
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Festival-goers hit Wānaka for 15th Rhythm & Alps
The first group of campers have set up their tents at the Rhythm & Alps festival in the Cardrona Valley as Otago’s biggest New Year festival gets set to celebrate its 15th anniversary.
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Widespread disease still a concern
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Widespread disease still a concern
Bird pox is widespread in Otago and remains a concern for conservationists protecting native species.
Keeping islands pest-free focus for holiday period
Keeping islands pest-free focus for holiday period
Boaties and lake-users are being asked to be extra vigilant when visiting the pest-free islands of Lake Wānaka this summer.
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Injured trainer ‘thrilled’ to be back, see horse take cup
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Injured trainer ‘thrilled’ to be back, see horse take cup
Nathan Williamson did not need to produce the runaway winner of the Gore Cup to have an outstanding day at the races on Saturday.
Cherry-pit spitting competition a cheery day out
Cherry-pit spitting competition a cheery day out
The family that ... spits together, plays together?
Proposed facility draws backlash
Proposed facility draws backlash
Homeowners in one of New Zealand’s most expensive streets are up in arms over plans for a multimillion-dollar Queenstown film production facility they say will spoil their pristine views.
Pilot programme to foster youth digital leadership
Pilot programme to foster youth digital leadership
An innovative pilot programme to help youth become leaders in addressing online harm and to identify the digital challenges that matter most to them is coming to Central Otago early next year.
Wharf maintenance ensures access
Wharf maintenance ensures access
Essential maintenance work on the Ulva Island wharf has been completed, ensuring access for visitors throughout the summer season.
Electric buses replace diesel to ‘best deliver’ service
Electric buses replace diesel to ‘best deliver’ service
A new fleet of electric buses will see a cleaner, more modern public transport service in Invercargill.
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First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin
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First taste of rodeo life for young Dustin
Pint-sized and freshly 7 years old, budding cowboy Dustin Harborne had his first taste of the rodeo life after getting chucked on top of a steer and told to hold on.