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'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor

Ben bell has won a second term as Gore mayor. Photo: ODT Files

'Ecstatic': Ben Bell wins second term as Gore mayor

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell is "esctatic" the community has chosen for him to return for a second term after a resounding win over challenger Nicky Davis.

Comfortable win for new mayor of Waitaki

New Waitaki mayor Melanie Tavendale in the family business Hub and Sprocket Cycles in Oamaru....

Melanie Tavendale elected mayor of Waitaki

New Waitaki mayor Melanie Tavendale said she is looking forward to a ‘‘really positive direction’’ forward for the district.

Scott 'relieved, humbled' to be mayor again

Scott re-elected Southland mayor with large margin

Southland mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.

Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win

Invercargill’s likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is “absolutely delighted” by the result.

Church farewells Stanley St

Stanley St’s Presbyterian Church will be decommissioned this weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Church farewells Stanley St

A milestone in Queenstown’s church and community life is being brought up today.

Gibson retained after 'difficult campaign'

Tania Gibson has been re-elected as mayor of Grey District, according to progress results.

Lost World War 1 soldier’s grave identified

A stretcher-bearing party carrying a wounded soldier through the mud near Boesinghe during the...

Lost World War 1 soldier’s grave identified

New research has dug up the final resting place of a Lawrence soldier who died on New Zealand’s blackest day of World War 1.

Horses proving therapy winner

Therapist Kiara Moore and her horse helpers on her Queensbury paddock. PHOTO: OLIVIA CALDWELL

Horses proving therapy winner

A Wanaka therapist is employing the help of horses to encourage a more grounded approach to wellbeing and mental health.

Not much change in Environment Southland results

New councillor David Rose. Photo: Supplied

Not much change in Environment Southland results

Environment Southland’s council will have a very similar look following the weekend’s election, save notably for the top seat of chairman.

One killed in North Otago motorcycle crash

One person has died in a motorcycle crash north of Palmerston this afternoon.

‘Fighting for fair’

Firefighters in Queenstown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

‘Fighting for fair’: Volunteer fireys put in ‘unreasonable’ position

A petition launched by Queenstown’s volunteer fire brigade secretary has been given to a select committee.

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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm

A view from Carlyn Stewart’s property. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Farmer opposes proposed wind farm

A proposed wind farm on one side, pine trees going up on the other - times have changed and not for the better, one Southland farmer says.

More heavy rain set to pelt West Coast

Flooding in the Grey District yesterday. Photo: Grey District Council

More heavy rain set to pelt West Coast

More heavy rain is set to fall on the West Coast, after flooding and slips shut key routes in Grey District and Buller.

Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off

Melanie Lynskey (left) plays Anna Osborne and Robyn Malcolm plays Sonya Rockhouse in the film....

Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off

The deep bond forged by two women who lost loved-ones in the Pike River mine explosion inspired an off-screen friendship between two of NZ's finest actors.

Young star emulates mother with award

Georgia Martin, 12, holds up the Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year trophy she won at...

Young star emulates mother with award

A young Gore musician is following directly in her mum’s footsteps by winning Junior Country Music Entertainer of the Year.

Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’

The Tuatapere Water Treatment plant is one of four plants in Southland that was found to have not...

Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’

Compliance issues have come to light at a series of Southland water treatment plants, but the mayor says there’s no cause for alarm from "not real red flags".