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Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC

The Shotover wastewater treatment plant. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC

A clear indication had been given to what needs to be done to the Shotover wastewater plant, the Otago Regional Council says, after the Environment Court released its decision.

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$400k for park to be granted

Funding of $400,000 to make up for a shortfall for Alexandra’s new Kāmoanahaehae-Riverside Park has been granted, clearing a hurdle for stage two of the long-anticipated public space.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Roxburgh

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Roxburgh

Police have confirmed a person died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh last night.

Students leave hearts on stage at competition

Southland Girls High School perform on the Civic Theatre stage in Invercargill for Showquest...

Students leave hearts on stage at competition

Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South last night.

Scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting

Researchers from New Zealand, Australia, Japan and China have gathered in Wanaka to work on...

Scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting

Leading earthquake researchers and modellers from four countries have convened in Wānaka to tackle a tough question in seismology.

Campervan driver head-butts man on SH1

'Astonishing road rage': Campervan driver head-butts man on SH1

A campervan driver head-butted a 71-year-old who stopped on the side of SH1 in North Otago and confronted him about his dangerous driving.

Elderly man fears police are 'framing him' over cold case

The body of David Robinson, 25, was found on a remote West Coast beach in December 1998. Photo:...

Elderly man fears police are 'framing him' over cold case

An elderly man says he is being treated as the prime suspect in the decades-old West Coast cold case killing of David Robinson.

Invercargill councillor quits job to focus on mayoral run

Invercargill councillor quits job to focus on mayoral run

Invercargill councillor Alex Crackett says there’s no backup plan as she risks it all for a shot at council’s top job.

One-third of cars stopped found unsafe

VTNZ staff and police look over one of many vehicles pulled off the road by police in Southland...

One-third of cars stopped found unsafe

One-third of vehicles stopped in a special policing operation in Southland should not have been on the road.

Warning of ice, fog and snow in South

A car crashed in icy conditions Highgate, in the Dunedin suburb of Maori Hill, early this morning...

Warning of ice, fog and snow in South

Motorists are warned to drive to conditions due to ice, fog and snow in parts of Otago, Southland and Canterbury. There have been minor crashes in Dunedin this morning.

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Removal of unconsented swing defended

Kiwi Water Park on Lake Dunstan at Lowburn. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Removal of unconsented swing defended

The Central Otago District Council is defending a move that has some perceiving it as being the fun police, saying there has to be one rule for all.

1000 submissions received

More than 1000 submissions have been lodged on the proposal for four southern councils to run a combined stand-alone water services council-controlled organisation.

No govt solution to future: Jones

Wanganui River Rating District chairman Jon Sullivan, left, Allan Birchfield, of West Coast...

No govt solution to future: Jones

The Minister of Regional Development has stepped away from the government having a role in master-planning for the future of Franz Josef.

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Polar freeze set to continue for week

Naseby resident Shaun Thomson "chillin’ with the local snowman". PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Polar freeze set to continue for week

The snow has stopped falling (for now), but much of Otago and Southland will remain in a chilled state as temperatures are unlikely to reach double digits this week.

Southern tourism pioneer celebrates 100th birthday

Olive, Lady Hutchins, pictured on her 100th birthday on Saturday in Queenstown, surrounded by her...

Southern tourism pioneer celebrates 100th birthday

The first lady of Queenstown tourism celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, in the resort on Saturday.

Little dairy intensification since changes: papers

Cows graze on a paddock on the Taieri, near Dunedin. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Little dairy intensification since changes: papers

If dairy effluent discharge permits are used as a proxy for dairy farms in Canterbury authorised prior to January 1 this year, the numbers of new conversions and dairy farm expansions are less than...

Fears over Queenstown office exodus

Fears over Queenstown office exodus

Queenstown CBD offices are joining the flight to Frankton, promoting fears for the town centre’s vitality.

Highway closed after person hit by car near Roxburgh

State Highway 8 has been closed north of Roxburgh following a serious accident this evening.

Cars ordered off road in safety crackdown

A car being inspected after being pulled over in Invercargill. Photo: Police

Cars ordered off road in safety crackdown

Police stopped more than 160 cars and ordered several off the road in a vehicle safety crackdown in Invercargill at the weekend.

Teens going cold turkey from tech ‘ultimate’ test

Mt Aspiring College's World Vision committee ready to give up technology next week to raise funds...

Teens going cold turkey from tech ‘ultimate’ test

Mount Aspiring College students are going cold turkey on technology for the World Vision 40-hour famine this month.

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