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Reba ringside at the rodeo

With a national bullfighting champion father and a national barrel-racing champion mother, 1-year-old Reba Taylor, of Mossburn, is unlikely to be watching rodeos from her little pink chair for long.

More stormy weather possible for South

Rain is on its way for much of New Zealand today.

More stormy weather possible for South

Severe thunderstorm warnings have been lifted for parts of Otago, but the South is still in line for more stormy weather going into the evening.

Northern couple return to campground

Northern couple return to campground

Whangārei residents Robbie and Wilma Byrnes have returned to the Invercargill New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Camping Ground after an enjoyable first trip three years ago.

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Day at beach ‘something different’ for Christmas

Jock Hamlin, of Winton, takes his six pooches on their annual Christmas Day walk around Taramea...

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Day at beach ‘something different’ for Christmas

Despite the forecast showers on Christmas Day, Riverton turned on the sun for families and four-legged friends to enjoy the festive celebration at Taramea Bay.

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Safety urged after spate of incidents

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Safety urged after spate of incidents

Motorists are being told to arrive safe and alive after a spate of pre-Christmas speeding, drunk driving and crashes.

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Mixed opinions on wind farm heard

A view of the proposed Slopedown wind turbines in Wyndham. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Mixed opinions on wind farm heard

Opponents of the planned Slopedown wind farm say they have been blatantly lied to, windpower was unreliable and inefficient and a silent majority supporting the wind farm does not exist.

NZTA looking at fixes for bridge lights issue

NZTA looking at fixes for bridge lights issue

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is looking at technical solutions to address an issue at the Albert Town bridge.

More wild weather on Boxing Day

Wild weather returned to parts of the South on Boxing Day, bringing thunderstorms, lightning and hail.

Shellfish fishing pressure concern prompts rāhui

Treated wastewater will no longer be discharged on the beach near the Moeraki Boulders. Photo:...

Shellfish fishing pressure concern prompts rāhui

Concern about the shellfish resource from Kaihinaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach) has led to a rāhui being declared.

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Return of the ring: call put out to family

Air Milford chief pilot Antony Sproull is looking for the owner of a wedding ring he found in...

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Return of the ring: call put out to family

Antony Sproull is feeling a little bit like Frodo Baggins, from The Lord of the Rings, after recovering a "precious" wedding ring which was lost on a track at Milford Sound.

Preparation key when fishing in the evening

Preparation key when fishing in the evening

We are now in the midst of the holiday period, a time when the weather often does not fit in with the angler’s agenda but that is no excuse for not fishing.

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Mullet chopped in honour of friend

Jacob Grimm, 11, about to have his mullet cut to raise funds for Epilepsy New Zealand in the...

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Mullet chopped in honour of friend

A Gore boy shaved off his mullet last week in honour of his friend who died from a rare form of epilepsy in September.

Finished pipeline to aid prevention of drinking water crises

Council general manager of critical services Jason Domigan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Finished pipeline to aid prevention of drinking water crises

The pipeline linking two wells to a centralised Gore water treatment plant has been completed, a move the council says will help prevent future drinking water crises.

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Drug testing to return to Rhythm & Alps

South Island New Year’s festival, Rhythm and Alps is preparing for its 15th show with a busy line...

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Drug testing to return to Rhythm & Alps

Drug testing units will return to next week’s Rhythm & Alps festival in the Cardrona Valley.

Lakeview Precinct progresses

One of Queenstown’s largest developments has logged a milestone.

Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’

Craig Gallagher and Lily Scott-Gallagher, 2, at Highlands Motorsport Park, in Cromwell, yesterday...

Lawson’s laps for cause ‘so impressive’

F1 racer Liam Lawson’s appearance in Cromwell to raise funds for breast cancer research was organised by Highlands CEO Josie Spillane after close friend and former ODT journalist Louise Scott-Gallagher died from the disease this year.

Rāhui in place for Moeraki to allow shellfish to recover

Rāhui in place for Moeraki to allow shellfish to recover

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki has declared a rāhui on collecting shellfish from Kaihīnaki (Moeraki Boulders) to the western end of Onekakara (Moeraki harbour beach).

Restricted fire season, fireworks ban begin

Restricted fire season, fireworks ban begin

The Queenstown Lakes District is moving to a restricted fire season today.

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Oamaru straight proves too tempting for drivers

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Oamaru straight proves too tempting for drivers

Oamaru's long, wide and straight section of State Highway 1 continues to tempt speeding motorists, helping the town’s only speed camera remain one of the busiest in the country.

Key Cardrona figure farewelled

Cardrona ski industry entrepreneurs John and Mary Lee stand outside the Cardrona Hotel, which...

Key Cardrona figure farewelled

The late John Lee, a pivotal figure in the development of the Upper Clutha district through development of the Cardrona Alpine Resort, Cardrona Hotel and Snow Farm cross-country skiing facility, has been farewelled.

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