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New lease of life for Old Sod Cottage
A South Otago heritage landmark looks set to stand for another century and a-half, following an $88,000 restoration.
Woman pleads guilty in Gore toddler's death
Woman pleads guilty in Gore toddler's death
A woman has admitted to carelessly driving in a Gore driveway, causing the death of a toddler.
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Now-liquidated cafe’s warning signs spotted
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Now-liquidated cafe’s warning signs spotted
Red flags were raised about a now-closed Central Otago cafe mere months before it went into liquidation owing more than $400,000.
Elderly Italian tourist sobs as he admits causing crash that killed wife
Elderly Italian tourist sobs as he admits causing crash that killed wife
A 76-year-old Italian tourist who broke down in court over causing his wife's death in a Southland crash will now fly home to grieve.
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Overflow of golfers flock to club
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Overflow of golfers flock to club
With increasing numbers of Upper Clutha golfers and a limited number of tee times to go around, a country golf club is trying to attract new players.
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$13.6m Gore industrial hub expected to drive jobs
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$13.6m Gore industrial hub expected to drive jobs
A planned $13.6 million industrial hub near Gore represents a significant investment that "can only bode well for the South, and for New Zealand", the associate regional development minister says.
Ire over fighter jet display at Warbirds
'Not appropriate': Ire over fighter jet display at Warbirds
Plans to showcase F-22 Raptor fighter jets at Warbirds Over Wānaka have drawn criticism that the display legitimises US military force and weapons used to kill civilians.
Back for seconds: Wānaka McDonald's approved
Back for seconds: Wānaka McDonald's approved
McDonald's has emerged victorious in its bid to open a restaurant in Wānaka at the second time of trying.
Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'
Oamaru artist facing threat to iconic gallery told 'tough titties'
An Oamaru artist battling a 300% rent rise and other changes affecting her iconic gallery was told "tough titties" when she complained.
Faceless mystery man sought over Hāwea crime spree
Faceless mystery man sought over Hāwea crime spree
Police have released video footage of a mystery man believed to be behind a series of car crimes in Lake Hāwea.
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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser
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'Lost control': Man threw trolley at alleged sex abuser
A Gore man who threw a supermarket trolley at a man accused of sexually violating his niece is ashamed of taking justice into his own hands.
Solar storm’s ‘dancing light’
Solar storm’s ‘dancing light’
The forecasted aurora australis arrived as promised on Tuesday night, lighting the sky across the South.
Going loco: Tour riders race Kingston Flyer
Going loco: Tour riders race Kingston Flyer
Riding at high speed alongside a historic locomotive is not the usual experience for professional cyclists.
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Mountain bike injuries fall but still high in Otago: ACC
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Mountain bike injuries fall but still high in Otago: ACC
Otago mountain bikers are still among the leaders in New Zealand when it comes to injuring themselves, but the numbers appear to be declining.
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Firearms licences denied to 63 in the South
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Firearms licences denied to 63 in the South
Domestic violence and alcohol abuse are among the reasons people in the South have been denied firearms licences.
Stronger water shortage response initiated
Stronger water shortage response initiated
Environment Southland staff are stepping up monitoring of water levels across the region as concern about dry conditions rises.
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Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
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Cabinet sits on plan for region’s health
Health Minister Simeon Brown has seen a proposal for the future of healthcare in the Central Otago/Lakes district, but he is not saying when the public will have a look.
Aurora lights up southern skies
Aurora lights up southern skies
The forecast aurora australis lived up to its billing in the South.
Knife-wielding Queenstown hairdresser slashed flatmate
Knife-wielding Queenstown hairdresser slashed flatmate
A Queenstown hairdresser who attacked his flatmate with a knife is likely to be deported.
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Surf rescue numbers down in South
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Surf rescue numbers down in South
Surf lifeguard rescues at Otago and Southland beaches are down 60% so far this year, despite a 23% increase in rescues across the rest of New Zealand.