Meet Queenstown's 17-year-old rodeo star
Meet Queenstown's 17-year-old rodeo star
Zoe Johnston was perched on a saddle from the age of three with her equestrian mother.
Police concerns after empty kayak found on Lake Te Anau
Police concerns after empty kayak found on Lake Te Anau
Police are appealing for information after an empty kayak was found floating upside down on Lake Te Anau late this afternoon.
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Elderly man upset to be focus of murder inquiry
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Elderly man upset to be focus of murder inquiry
An elderly Kakapotahi resident says he is flummoxed and upset to find he is the centre of police attention over a local cold case murder inquiry.
One hit by car, killed
One hit by car, killed
Police have confirmed a person died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh on Monday night.
Speeding through accident scene not isolated case: Fenz
Speeding through accident scene not isolated case: Fenz
An impatient driver who put firefighters' lives at risk by speeding through an accident scene near Clyde was part of a worrying trend in the South, a Fenz manager says.
Women to the fore
Women to the fore
Mount Aspiring College stand strong for their Wāhine Toa dance on the Civic Theatre stage at Showquest Southland.
Mayor or bust for Crackett
Mayor or bust for Crackett
Invercargill city councillor Alex Crackett says there is no backup plan as she risks it all for a shot at council’s top job.
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Hall to receive extensive restoration
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Hall to receive extensive restoration
A South Otago hall enjoying a rich social history is receiving some tender loving care.
Bull pulls a record price
Bull pulls a record price
Angus bull Fossil Creek Urban U032 AB bellows after being sold for $71,000 at the 25th annual Fossil Creek bull sale in North Otago yesterday.
New bus route expected to halve travel time
New bus route expected to halve travel time
A new Orbus route, linking Arrowtown and Queenstown, via Arthurs Point, will launch on June 30.
Council’s liaison team to be in library
Council’s liaison team to be in library
The journey of transformation for the Waitaki District Council will take a step forward later this month.
Impatient Otago drivers 'putting firefighters' lives at risk'
Impatient Otago drivers 'putting firefighters' lives at risk'
An impatient driver who put firefighters' lives at risk by speeding through an accident scene near Clyde was part of a worrying trend in the South, a Fenz manager says.
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New hub to be ‘massive asset’ for community: MP
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New hub to be ‘massive asset’ for community: MP
South Island Minister James Meager believes a new performance, healthcare and rehabilitation centre, officially opened in Queenstown yesterday, will become an economic driver for the South Island.
Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC
Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC
A clear indication had been given to what needs to be done to the Shotover wastewater plant, the Otago Regional Council says, after the Environment Court released its decision.
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$400k for park to be granted
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$400k for park to be granted
Funding of $400,000 to make up for a shortfall for Alexandra’s new Kāmoanahaehae-Riverside Park has been granted, clearing a hurdle for stage two of the long-anticipated public space.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Roxburgh
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Roxburgh
Police have confirmed a person died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh last night.
Students leave hearts on stage at competition
Students leave hearts on stage at competition
Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South last night.
Scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting
Scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting
Leading earthquake researchers and modellers from four countries have convened in Wānaka to tackle a tough question in seismology.