Crews respond to fires in Oamaru, Southland
Emergency crews are responding to two separate structure fires in the South this morning.
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Supercars future chance optimism
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Supercars future chance optimism
Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley says it is disappointing Cromwell has missed out on hosting a V8 Supercars round, but she is optimistic the opportunity may arise again.
Warning hoiho still at risk
Warning hoiho still at risk
While Moeraki’s yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) are enjoying their annual "holiday" at sea, conservationists warn their battle for survival is far from over.
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Feud escalation led to knife being swung
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Feud escalation led to knife being swung
A 56-year-old man lunged over another man’s fence with a knife in the escalation of a neighbourhood feud in Mataura.
Council urging residents to report illegal rubbish dumping
Council urging residents to report illegal rubbish dumping
The Clutha District Council is urging residents to take a stand against a growing problem of illegal rubbish dumping, or "fly-tipping", across the district.
Council takes action against itself
Council takes action against itself
Environment Southland has landed itself in hot water for undertaking work at a stream which resulted in a self-inflicted abatement notice.
More space for oyster fans at this year’s festival
More space for oyster fans at this year’s festival
It will be a full floor when the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival takes place today.
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Neilson awarded Country Music Honour
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Neilson awarded Country Music Honour
A piece of country royalty was beamed into Gore last night.
Learning support $640m lauded
Learning support $640m lauded
One of Otago schools’ top representatives is weighing the new education budget against the pressures of frontline teaching.
Sri Lanka trip ‘awesome experience’
Sri Lanka trip ‘awesome experience’
From Oamaru to Auckland and as far away as Sri Lanka — rugby has taken Ben Sinnamon across the globe.
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Green light given for housing development
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Green light given for housing development
A controversial housing development in Bannockburn has been given the green light, with commissioners saying the rule, which many thought limited building in the village, had no legal basis.
Bringing up century like a ‘hole in one’
Bringing up century like a ‘hole in one’
If you ask Margaret Kyle, life is a lot like golf.
90% recycling correctly
90% recycling correctly
Inspections that aimed to encourage the community to think about their recycling habits have been hailed a success — and efforts are set to continue, to bring others up to speed.
Lines inspected
Lines inspected
Transpower technicians inspected power lines in Cromwell this week.
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Grant for pine tree control
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Grant for pine tree control
In what seems a never-ending war against spreading pine trees, a battle is going on in the back-blocks of the region to try to stop the trees swamping the Rock and Pillar Range.
Plane ready to fly home to Australia
Plane ready to fly home to Australia
Engineer Callum Smith has restored a Beech D-17S Staggerwing VH-BBL at the Wānaka airport, in a dashing blue.
Locals urge Doc not to scrap road to historic goldmine
Locals urge Doc not to scrap road to historic goldmine
Reefton business people are urging the Department of Conservation not to scrap a $10 million road to an historic goldmine that is set to become a visitor drawcard.
New system to improve wait times
New system to improve wait times
A new Great Walks booking system has reduced waiting time online to a few minutes according to the Department of Conservation.
Distillery’s single malt claims double gold
Distillery’s single malt claims double gold
Cardrona Distillery’s single malt whisky, The Falcon, has won a double gold medal, with a score of 95 points, at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Who has the best-tasting tap water?
Who has the best-tasting tap water?
Will a sip of pure Waitaki water take the crown or will Waimate reclaim its title from 2023?