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Loss of copper network in rural areas decried

The owner of a remote Maniototo farm and distillery is calling a move to deregulate copper networks in rural New Zealand "farcical" and potentially dangerous, but a Chorus boss warns today’s copper...

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Grant boosts playground project

Kaka Point playground project committee members at the playground yesterday are (from left)...

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Grant boosts playground project

A new Catlins playground will have a significant cultural leaning, including verse from a well-known local poet.

Clark rules out return; another councillor joins race

Ria Bond is standing for the Invercargill mayoralty in October's election. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Clark rules out return; another councillor joins race

Invercargill mayoral hopefuls are coming out of the woodwork in what is shaping up to be a full field.

‘Whale of a project’ rewarded

Creation Signs signwriter Brianna Hart and manager Riki Shuttleworth hold their awards at the New...

‘Whale of a project’ rewarded

They had to think big and now they have won big.

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Whale caught in cray line near Moeraki freed

A humpback whale entangled in a cray-pot line was freed yesterday after a co-ordinated effort...

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Whale caught in cray line near Moeraki freed

A young humpback whale entangled in ropes and in "immediate danger" off the coast of a small fishing village north of Dunedin has been freed.

Great Walk status a drawcard

The sun sets over the Hump Ridge Track, which weaves through native forest, subalpine ridges and...

Great Walk status a drawcard

One thousand additional walkers have trekked the Hump Ridge Track since it entered the international stage of the world’s great walks nearly a year ago.

Naseby residents asked to conserve water

Southlanders have made their voices heard on how they want the district council to deal with its...

Naseby residents asked to conserve water

A conserve water notice has been issued for Naseby, which is experiencing problems with its supply after recent heavy rain.

Friend doing honours as skifields open to blue skies

First on the chairlift at Coronet Peak are (from left) Natalie Urbani, of Queenstown, Alexa...

Friend doing honours as skifields open to blue skies

Alexa Macdonald had something more than her skifield pass giving her access to the opening weekend of the Queenstown and Wanaka ski season.

Public helps cop subdue Dunedin woman after wild driving

Pepper spray was used to subdue the woman. Photo: Getty Images

Public helps cop subdue Dunedin woman after wild driving

A police officer needed help from the public to subdue a Dunedin woman who was pepper-sprayed after allegedly speeding through roadworks near a school.

Pedestrian's death in Roxburgh referred to coroner

Pedestrian's death in Roxburgh referred to coroner

The death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh last week has been referred to the coroner, police said.

Avalanche shelter wins award

The avalanche shelter at the Homer Tunnel has been recognised at the Concrete Construction Awards...

Avalanche shelter wins award

A new avalanche shelter at the eastern portal of the Homer Tunnel on State Highway 94 earned a highly commended honour for its outstanding engineering, resilience, and environmental sensitivity at...

Apprentices go head-to-head

Ben Harris, of Wanaka, takes part in the Southern Apprentice of the Year practical challenge...

Apprentices go head-to-head

Twelve of the southern region’s top apprentice tradies put it all on the line in Queenstown on Saturday.

Long wait for court criticised

Long wait for court criticised

An Oamaru resident says the justice system is "flawed" and "very stressful," after waiting nearly a year for a Family Court hearing — far longer than the legal standard of six weeks.

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Fast-track application imminent

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Fast-track application imminent

Santana Minerals executive director Damian Spring has told a business audience in Cromwell his company is just "a few weeks away" from applying for a fast-tracked resource consent

Father ‘rapt’ investigation to reopen

Paul Jones is still waiting for answers about the death of his son Lachie. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Father ‘rapt’ investigation to reopen

Lachie Jones’ father feels his six-year campaign against police findings was "justified" after a coroner has directed further investigation into his son’s death.

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Insurance payout for cow-crash survivor

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Insurance payout for cow-crash survivor

A Southland woman who fronted some of the cost of repairing her car after crashing into a runaway herd of cows has had some good news from her insurance company.

Monthly rural maternity clinic started

Dr Pauline Dawson checks the heartbeat of Oranga Wahine administrator Amy Wornin’s baby. This is...

Monthly rural maternity clinic started

A Dunedin lecturer has started a monthly maternity clinic in the southern Catlins to provide closer access to care for rural Southern women and to better understand their needs.