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    Pay for the average Southland district councillor has increased by $517. Photo: Supplied 

    Pay rise for Southland councillors

    Pay rises are in store for Southland’s elected members, but some are getting more than others.

    Haast challenges need for chlorination

    The new timber tank on Zeilian Hill. Photo: Supplied / Paul Elwell-Sutton

    Haast challenges need for chlorination

    By Lois WilliamsLocal Democracy Reporter A tiny West Coast community in one of New Zealand's most pristine environments is challenging the need to chlorinate its drinking water supply.

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    Friction over plan to replace destroyed Roxburgh cinema

    Curtis Crawford. File photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Friction over plan to replace destroyed Roxburgh cinema

    Cast as either a chance to do something really special, or flying in the face of history and tradition — the rebuilding of a small-town civic building is creating discord.

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    Anthem composer’s villa for sale

    The Lawrence home of God Defend New Zealand composer John Joseph Woods is for sale. PHOTO: RAY...

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    Anthem composer’s villa for sale

    A historic villa built by God Defend New Zealand composer John Joseph Woods is on the market, and "going for a song".

    Queens Park landscape ‘altered’, to reopen in phases

    Caroline Rain. Photo: Allied Media files

    Queens Park landscape ‘altered’, to reopen in phases

    Part of Invercargill’s Queens Park is set to reopen this Saturday with a warning it will not look or feel the same for a long time.

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    Confusion at Macraes consent process

    OceanaGold’s Macraes mine where the underground pit (front left), processing plant (front right)...

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    Confusion at Macraes consent process

    Two more heavy-hitters have expressed their confusion about how a mining company was allowed to continue its operations for another five years without public consultation.

    Young cornet player takes on mentor’s ‘Last Post’ role

    PHOTO: NICK BROOK

    Young cornet player takes on mentor’s ‘Last Post’ role

    Cornet player Alex Anderson, 18, performed Last Post and reveille at the Balclutha Cenotaph yesterday

    Odour case to be heard in February

    Photo: ODT files

    Odour case to be heard in February

    The court appearance of a Southland man charged under the Resource Management Act will now be held early next year.

    Youth in custody after ram-raid, others sought

    Thieves targeted Super Liquor Remarkables Park early on Monday morning. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Youth in custody after ram-raid, others sought

    A youth is in custody after a Frankton bottle store was ram-raided, as police continue to search for others involved.

    Sun storm to dazzle southern night sky

    The Aurora Australis seen over Dunedin's Boulder Beach in June. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Sun storm to dazzle southern night sky

    A severe geomagnetic storm from the sun is expected to paint the southern skies with colourful Aurora Australis tonight - so long as the skies remain clear.

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    Liquor store opposition will go to High Court: submitter

    The Longview development at Lake Hāwea. Photo: Stpehn Jaquiery

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    Liquor store opposition will go to High Court: submitter

    Opponents of a proposed Lake Hāwea liquor store say they will take the matter to the High Court if this week’s local licensing committee hearing does not go their way.

    More outages possible for wind-whipped regions

    PowerNet says power has been restored  for most customers after devastating wild winds last month...

    More outages possible for wind-whipped regions

    Power is back on for most customers after a damaging storm tore through the lower south, but there's a warning there may be more outages.

    Illegal hunting in Mid Dome targeted

    The Mid Dome Poaching Project will operate throughout hunting season in summer and into the "roar...

    Illegal hunting in Mid Dome targeted

    Police are teaming up with the Doc and farmers to target illegal hunting and trespassing in a Southland conservation area.

    Blade runner

    Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

    Blade runner

    The next stage of the Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm is spinning into action this week, as its first 88m-tall turbines arrive fresh off the boat at Bluff.

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    Teens warned after fireworks spark beach blaze

    Onlookers watch as Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews battle a fire caused by fireworks that...

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    Teens warned after fireworks spark beach blaze

    Three teenagers have been formally warned after out-of-control fireworks started a blaze in Oamaru’s Beach Rd at the weekend.

    Two hurt in three-car Oamaru crash

    Emergency services at the scene this afternoon. PHOTO: ANDREW ASHTON

    Two hurt in three-car Oamaru crash

    One person has serious injuries, while another is moderately hurt after a crash in Oamaru.

    Trampers urged not to take route lightly

    Locals and tourists are risking it all to see the Brewster Glacier. PHOTO: WANAKA LANDSAR

    Trampers urged not to take route lightly

    Stunningly beautiful yet treacherous — the popular Brewster Glacier near Haast is exploding in popularity. However, backcountry experts are warning trampers not to underestimate the dangers.

    ‘Pleased’ with help to fight meth

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    ‘Pleased’ with help to fight meth

    Police on the West Coast have welcomed increased investment to combat methamphetamine harm, saying the harmful trends and associated crime in the region reflect the widespread harm evident nationally.

    Herd of special interest idea labelled joke

    Two Wapiti deer photographed in the Fiordalnd wapiti area. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Herd of special interest idea labelled joke

    Forest & Bird has labelled a wapiti backer as a bit of a comedian if he thinks the environmental group is going to support a herd of special interest proposal.

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    Rest-home wins ‘best small’ gong

    Accepting the Lifecare Property Small Operator Award at the 2025 Aged Care Association Excellence...

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    Rest-home wins ‘best small’ gong

    Being small in stature has helped a West Otago rest-home win a national award.
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