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    20ha golf course block for sale

    The Lake Hāwea golf course is on the market. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    20ha golf course block for sale

    One of Lake Hāwea’s biggest blocks is up for sale, and the ideal buyer should own a set of golf clubs.

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    Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack

    The alleged attack happened at the intersection of Awamoa Rd and Wansbeck St (SH1) in Oamaru on...

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    Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack

    An Oamaru pensioner has appeared in court after an alleged road-rage incident which left a 21-year-old female driver concussed.

    Bird strike forces Invercargill flight to turn back

    The ATR 72-600 aircraft encountered the bird strike moments after departing Invercargill. Photo:...

    Bird strike forces Invercargill flight to turn back

    A flight bound for Christchurch was forced to return to Invercargill Airport shortly after take-off due to bird strike.

    Homicide inquiry begins into Greymouth death

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    Homicide inquiry begins into Greymouth death

    Police have launched a homicide investigation following the death of a man in Greymouth. 

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    Gold exploration application concerns

    Bendigo gold. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Gold exploration application concerns

    The rush for the next big gold discovery in Central Otago has heated up to the point the government has rolled out a bidding process for a sought-after slice of the region.

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    ‘Stormy, active’ weather on cards through spring

    Keep your winter woollies at the ready — stormy weather is still on the cards during October....

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    ‘Stormy, active’ weather on cards through spring

    Given yesterday’s snowfall across much of the southern regions, Earth Sciences New Zealand’s (ESNZ) forecast for "stormy and relatively active" weather over the next few weeks may be bang on the...

    Cheek to cheek with charities

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    Cheek to cheek with charities

    They’re giving full bloom a whole new meaning.

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    Tractor collection to go to auction

    Allan Dippie with one of the over 100 tractors and other vehicles that will be auctioned on...

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    Tractor collection to go to auction

    A Wānaka developer is auctioning off more than 100 tractors as his collection grows out of control.

    Footage sought of 'suspicious' Albert Town fires

    Footage sought of 'suspicious' Albert Town fires

    Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate "suspicious" late-night fires that caused residents to flee their homes near Wānaka last month.

    Southland sex predator who murdered 8-year-old girl set free

    Sarah Curry's body was later found near Bluff Highway.  Photo: Google Maps

    Southland sex predator who murdered 8-year-old girl set free

    A predator, whose rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl shook Invercargill to its core, has been released from prison. 

    Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life

    Gore District Court. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

    Man sent violent porn videos to teen and threatened her life

    A South Otago man befriended a 15-year-old girl online and bought her soft toys before telling her she would pay him back with sexual favours.

    Gateway to Central Otago

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    Gateway to Central Otago

    Millers Flat sits on the bank of the Clutha River 20km south of Roxburgh.

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    First snow, then ice—motorists urged to take care

    Ewes and their lambs took shelter in an old shed near Wedderburn, after snow and frigid...

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    First snow, then ice—motorists urged to take care

    Snow to low levels and sub-zero temperatures across much of the southern region made for tricky driving conditions yesterday morning.

    First catch

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    First catch

    Toby White, 12, of Gore, was thrilled to catch a beautiful brown trout on the Waikaia River yesterday as the fishing season started for another year.

    Lake Sylvan Track access restored

    Lake Sylvan Track access restored

    Full access to the Routeburn’s Lake Sylvan Track has finally been restored.

    Dream season, dream result

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    Dream season, dream result

    Drought broken.

    Band snares title

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    Band snares title

    You'd blow your trumpet if you had one.

    Artist’s generous gesture

    Ping Wang. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Artist’s generous gesture

    Having left behind about 50 paintings, prominent former Arrowtown artist Ping Wang is generously selling them off to benefit two local causes.

    Prime parcel on the market

    Spence Park’s sandwiched between Lower Shotover and Spence Rds. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Prime parcel on the market

    It's being touted as Queenstown’s next dress-circle precinct.

    South Otago artistic talent showcased

    Belinda Mason prepares artworks received for the Art South Otago annual exhibition at Te Pou Ō...

    South Otago artistic talent showcased

    Art South Otago is preparing to open its annual exhibition and sale of member and guest artworks, which will run from October 1 to October 29 at Balclutha’s Te Pou Ō Mata-Au Clutha District War...
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