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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
‘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
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
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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.