Hydro-electric storage 20% above average
Meridian Energy’s national hydro-electric storage is sitting close to 20% above average, as the winter chill starts to bite.
Council defends water supply amid nitrate claims
Council defends water supply amid nitrate claims
Southland’s council has defended the amount of nitrate in its water supply amid claims from Greenpeace of a ‘‘public health crisis’’.
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Visitors from US praise Geopark
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Visitors from US praise Geopark
Waitaki’s ‘‘world class’’ fossil collection has been praised by visitors from the Smithsonian Institution.
Proposed wind farm aims for fast track
Proposed wind farm aims for fast track
Another wind farm proposed for the South is being touted as sitting in one of the best-suited spots in the country.
Mayor praises police after teens arrested over dating app attacks
Mayor praises police after teens arrested over dating app attacks
Invercargill's mayor has praised police after four youths were arrested over violent attacks involving the use of dating apps police say "could have been fatal".
South's bitter cold set to yield to strong winds, rain
South's bitter cold set to yield to strong winds, rain
Strong winds bearing down on the South look set to blow away the settled conditions that have brought days of bitter cold for some areas.
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No proof of homophobic slur use: councillor
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No proof of homophobic slur use: councillor
A Gore councillor accused of using homophobic language cannot recall using the slur and says there is no proof she did so.
Southland, Otago represented at honours ceremonies
Southland, Otago represented at honours ceremonies
A round of investiture ceremonies for honours recipients began in Wellington this week.
Council to hike interment plot fees
Council to hike interment plot fees
Forget the cost of living, the cost of dying is also on the up in the Gore district.
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‘Your difference is your power’
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‘Your difference is your power’
When New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian visited South Otago High School she brought a message of resilience and self-belief.
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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks
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Iwi 'disappointed' over Santana chair’s Aboriginals remarks
Kā Rūnaka say they are "disappointed" by online comments made by Santana Minerals’ board chairman about Aboriginal Australians.
Black ice, freezing fog: Winter's on its way
Black ice, freezing fog: Winter's on its way
As parts of the South are getting an early taste of winter, motorists are being reminded of what the colder conditions mean for the region's roads.
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Politicians duke it out over energy transition
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Politicians duke it out over energy transition
NZ First deputy leader Shane Jones has hinted the Budget may include a focus on trades, potentially targeting electricians and others who will help with the country's energy transition.
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'You can call me Zax Dog and you are mine now’
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Balclutha man who strangled neighbour fails in parole bid
A Balclutha man who strangled and sexually assaulted his new neighbour has been declined parole for a second time.
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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received
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Record 552 submissions on council’s annual plan received
A record number of submissions have been made on Waitaki District Council’s annual plan this year as significant rates rises are considered.
Four youths arrested over dating app assaults
Four youths arrested over dating app assaults
The teens aged 15 and 16 have been arrested as Invercargill police investigate violent attacks involving the use of dating apps that they say "could have been fatal".
Mermaid to assist in tower climb
Mermaid to assist in tower climb
A Weston firefighter is taking this year’s Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge a step further.
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Northerly gales forecast to hit regions
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Northerly gales forecast to hit regions
Our settled and sunny autumn weather is set to be disrupted for a couple of days this week, and MetService is urging people to be prepared for severe gales across the southern regions.
SH8 near Lake Pukaki reopens after crash
SH8 near Lake Pukaki reopens after crash
State Highway 8 near Lake Pukaki has reopened following a crash this morning.
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River trout numbers on decline
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River trout numbers on decline
Fish numbers are on the slide on the Greenstone River, few anglers catching any — which may lead to a dumping of restrictions on the waterway.