'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
A "serious bullying incident" at an Oamaru high school — described as waterboarding — is being investigated by police.
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Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man
Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man
Search teams using a drone have been scouring the Southland countryside for an Invercargill man missing for almost a month.
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NZTA criticises Queenstown fast-track housing project
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NZTA criticises Queenstown fast-track housing project
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says it did not have enough time to comment on the "significant" impact a 1500 residential lot application will have on Queenstown’s future.
Call for backup water supply
Call for backup water supply
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell has called for a backup water supply to be prioritised as his city continues to make do with a single source.
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‘Good humans’ make fresh pasta in new food venture
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‘Good humans’ make fresh pasta in new food venture
The owners of central Wānaka’s new pasta kitchen are a South American couple with a sporting background.
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Fast-tracked fish farm could create 500 jobs
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Fast-tracked fish farm could create 500 jobs
A large salmon farm just off Stewart Island could put nearly $400 million into Southland households and lead to nearly 500 fulltime jobs.
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‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
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‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
It may be now or never in the endless pursuit of moose in Fiordland for Ken Tustin, but he is more confident than ever the elusive animals are still in circulation.
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Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
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Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
Two former farmers are looking to go head-to-head in the fight to win the Waitaki electorate at this year’s general election.
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
Central Otago’s mayor is disputing a Santana stock exchange announcement that says the council "endorses" the firm’s proposed gold mine.
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Upgrade gives track smoother, quicker ride
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Upgrade gives track smoother, quicker ride
A small South Otago town’s new BMX track will be the training ground for riders of all ages to prepare for the national stage.
Claiming gold in golden years
Claiming gold in golden years
Keith Hutton is just getting better with age.
Lagoon improvements welcomed
Lagoon improvements welcomed
Improvements to the health of Southland’s "resilient" Waituna Lagoon have been tentatively welcomed by the Department of Conservation’s top science adviser.
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Men outnumbered at Boot Bash reboot
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Men outnumbered at Boot Bash reboot
Women outnumbered men by nearly two to one at the Beaumont Boot Bash singles ball at the Beaumont Hotel, highlighting a "serious man drought" in the district.
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Hometown welcome ‘just amazing’
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Hometown welcome ‘just amazing’
A local hero passed through his South Otago town yesterday as he began the final stage of an "epic" 2100km journey by foot.
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Fundraiser support ‘well beyond expectations’
Organisers have been "overwhelmed" by the support shown at a fundraising lunch in aid of the fight against Santana Minerals’ Bendigo gold mine plans, they say.
Stunned by lodge blaze
Stunned by lodge blaze
The woman who built and ran luxury accommodation in Fiordland for more than two decades says she is stunned and saddened after fire ripped through the building’s roof.
Survey to gauge flight needs
Survey to gauge flight needs
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell has added his voice to calls to increase domestic flights in and out of the city.
Pike River criminal probe nears end
Pike River criminal probe nears end
Police are nearing the final stages of their criminal investigation into the Pike River mine disaster, in which 29 men were killed.
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Showbiz Queenstown steals the show at awards
Musical theatre company Showbiz Queenstown was the big winner at the 12th annual Otago Southland Theatre Awards at the weekend.
Workshop about name for venue
Workshop about name for venue
A chance to have a say in the naming of the new civic building in Cromwell will be on offer next week.