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Southerners urged to check sites for reignition danger

A large vegetation fire burns on the side of Puketapu Hill, near Palmerston, yesterday. PHOTO:...

Southerners urged to check sites for reignition danger

Fire and Emergency NZ is calling on southerners to check any previous fires or burns from the past few weeks to ensure they are not in danger of reignition.

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Santana seeking to limit submitters

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Santana seeking to limit submitters

The Australian firm seeking fast-track permission for a massive open-cast gold mine above Bendigo and Tarras has called on the govt to stop locals and experts having a voice in the decision.

'Rest gently, my sweet baby boy': Mother’s tribute to son killed in Timaru crash

A young boy who was killed in a crash with his father near Timaru has been remembered by his mum as someone who brought "joy, laughter, and light" into the world.

Friends put in marathon effort to support teen

Celebrating finishing the Queenstown Marathon on November 15 are (from left) dairy farmer Simon...

Friends put in marathon effort to support teen

Four friends running a marathon to help her son take part in sports again is "friendship in its most true and pure form", Madeleine Berry says.

Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels

Jake Van Adrichem and Jak Knowler have been learning to distinguish their casual wear from their...

Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels

In a pageant run by the Balfour Young Farmers 15 farming lads will be dressing up in drag and competing for the title of Miss Balfour.

Death ‘has left an ache in our hearts’

Thomas Vialletet. Photo: supplied via RNZ

Death ‘has left an ache in our hearts’

The wife and business partner of the Wānaka guide killed in a tragic mountain fall on Aoraki/Mt Cook this week has thanked the community for its support

Christmas Wonderland tipped to be biggest

Barb Mackenzie (left) and Elizabeth Horrell tell Santa what they want for Christmas. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Christmas Wonderland tipped to be biggest

Dragons, unicorns and mischievous goblins will share the stage with Santa and his elves in Lake Hāwea this Christmas.

Councillor decries lack of wastewater information

Queenstown Lakes district councillor Niki Gladding. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA FILES

Councillor decries lack of wastewater information

Councillors remain in the dark about how bad Wānaka’s wastewater woes are, a former whistleblower says.

Bid to prevent Wānaka building height rules fails

Sir Ian Taylor at his holiday home on Lismore Street with poles showing how high buildings could...

Bid to prevent Wānaka building height rules fails

Lismore St residents have been unable to convince the council new building height rules could change the character of their corner of Wānaka.

Kakanui School celebrates in style

Cutting the cake at Kakanui School’s 155th anniversary celebrations are (from left) former...

Kakanui School celebrates in style

A tree planting and plaque unveiling ceremony were all part of a weekend of celebrations to mark the155th anniversary of Kakanui School.

‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen

The Waitaki District Council welcomed 25 new citizens at the November citizenship ceremony. PHOTO...

‘Elated’ to now be NZ citizen

It was a celebratory occasion as 25 newly minted New Zealanders were welcomed to the Waitaki district at a citizenship ceremony at the Oamaru Opera House on Tuesday.

Rain or shine Santa made it to town

Santa waves to the crowd while his helpers bring the snow at the Oamaru Santa Parade. PHOTOS:...

Rain or shine Santa made it to town

Despite rain earlier in the morning, the North Otago community came out in droves to view the annual Waitaki District Santa Parade.

Keeping the joy in Christmas

Waimate Mayoress Lyn Stringer fronting the Waimate Christmas Child campaign. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Keeping the joy in Christmas

The Waimate Christmas Child initiative is in its ninth year, and the aim is unwavering — to ensure no child misses out on waking up to presents on Christmas morning.

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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role

Constable Will Turnbull outside the Oamaru police station. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

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Oamaru cop ‘loving’ new role

From working in custody and court as an authorised officer in Christchurch, to a team member on the offender prevention and tactical dog team in Timaru, Will Turnbull brings 11 years of frontline...

Cool change for Otago and Southland

Otago and Southland will get a break from the heat from today, with much cooler temperatures expected.

Man charged with arson

Police have charged a 35-year-old Dunedin man with arson, in relation to a suspicious house fire in Waikaia last year.

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Drink-driving courier driver swerved into traffic, crashed

Gore District Court. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

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Drink-driving courier driver swerved into traffic, crashed

A Gore courier driver, who twice swerved into oncoming traffic before crashing, admitted to having a "couple of wines" before getting behind the wheel.

High airfares blamed for 9.5% drop in tourist spend

Someone planning to travel in the last week of February 2026 could pay anything from 12c per...

High airfares blamed for 9.5% drop in tourist spend

High domestic airfares are being blamed for a nearly 10% drop in tourist spending in Central Otago in the past year.

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Pace of curriculum changes ‘ludicrous’

Waverley Park School principal Kerry Hawkins says the government is making changes to the...

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Pace of curriculum changes ‘ludicrous’

A Southland principal has advised his teachers to just breathe as they are battered by curriculum changes happening at a "moderately terrifying" pace.

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Clinic closes: ‘many patients affected’

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Clinic closes: ‘many patients affected’

A Queenstown health clinic has been placed in voluntary liquidation, leaving hundreds of patients stranded.

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