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    Meet Queenstown's 17-year-old rodeo star

    Zoe Johnston. Photo: Supplied via RNZ

    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

    The red and white kayak was found floating upside down on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: NZ Police

    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

    David Robinson. Photo: supplied

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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

    Police interviewed both Ashton's mother and her then partner three times.

    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

    Photo: RNZ

    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

    PHOTO: CHONTELLE MUSSON

    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

    Alex Crackett. Photo: supplied

    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

    Stirling Athenaeum treasurer Kathy Baff is looking forward to a sympathetic facelift for the 114...

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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

    PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

    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

    The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

    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'

    Fire, police and ambulance crews attend a vehicle on its side with two people trapped inside....

    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

    Pictured at the official opening of The Mill, Queenstown’s new performance, healthcare and...

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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

    The Shotover wastewater treatment plant. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    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

    Alexandra Riverside Park Trust chairman Rory McLellan is spearheading a campaign to create a...

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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

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    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

    Southland Girls High School perform on the Civic Theatre stage in Invercargill for Showquest...

    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

    Researchers from New Zealand, Australia, Japan and China have gathered in Wanaka to work on...

    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.
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