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Concern candidates not being upfront

Southern candidates failing to tell voters about links to a high-profile disinformation group could be "introducing a cancer that is going to undermine democracy", a Dunedin academic says.

Reunited friends still share love of ballet

Briony Hutton (left) and Kirsty Taylor performed in the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s production of...

Reunited friends still share love of ballet

A couple of Wanaka women have been walking down memory lane of late.

Third time lucky for mountain feat

Wanaka firefighter Elise Stables (22) started on Mt Roy and went on to conquer her triple-peak...

Third time lucky for mountain feat

The rule of three came true for fundraising Wanaka firefighter Elise Stables on Saturday.

Stadium chairman honoured

Alan Dennis and the ILT Stadium Southland stand named after him yesterday. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO

Stadium chairman honoured

The support and contribution of Alan Dennis to the Invercargill community will be forever treasured and valued at the ILT Stadium Southland.

AcuCut supreme winner at business awards

AcuCut supreme winner at business awards

"Good business is good community and vice-versa. It’s very hard to have one without the other."

North Otago bridge to close tonight

A North Otago bridge on State Highway 1 will close tonight for emergency repairs.

Red warning declared: West Coast braces for more flooding

The Defence Force helped with evacuations in Buller in July 2021. Photo: Supplied / NZ Defence Force

Red warning declared: West Coast braces for more flooding

Forecast heavy rain is leaving Buller residents anxious and frustrated, as it threatens more floods in the hard-hit region.

329 new cases of Covid, 1 death in South

There are 329 new community cases of Covid-19 in the Southern DHB area and one death to report.

Serious crash near Devil's Staircase

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on State Highway 6, near the Devil's Staircase, between Queenstown and Kingston.

Strip club owner drove ‘seriously drunk’

Strip club owner drove ‘seriously drunk’

A Queenstown strip club owner’s drink-driving history has been laid bare after he was caught driving at five times the legal limit.

A ‘privilege’ to share Indian culture at independence celebration

Celebrating the 75 years of Indian independence are (from left) Melya Jabil (6), Abigael Isaac (8...

A ‘privilege’ to share Indian culture at independence celebration

Invercargill's Indian community got together yesterday to celebrate 75 years of Indian independence with a big "jay hind", or salute to India.

QLDC seeks Mt Iron role

Trig point atop Mt Iron, Wanaka. PHOTO: MARJORIE COOK

QLDC seeks Mt Iron role

Mt Iron — called Tewai atakaia by Ngai Tahu ancestor Rawiri Te Mairie — may be getting a new kaitiaki (guardian).

St John helped after theft

St John says life-threatening calls have to be given the highest priority. Photo: NZ Herald

St John helped after theft

The North Otago community has come to the aid of St John Oamaru, after life-saving equipment was stolen from an ambulance earlier this month.

DJ convicted over pushing man from stage

DJ convicted over pushing man from stage

A Queenstown DJ who pushed a man off a stage after he touched his musical equipment has been convicted of assault.

Boy leads ‘inspirational’ fundraising effort

Luke, Lochie and Rebecca Win spent Friday fundraising for the Cancer Society on the slopes of...

Boy leads ‘inspirational’ fundraising effort

Under bluebird skies, Lochie Win (8) spent 12 hours skiing the slopes of Coronet Peak on Friday, raising more than $10,000 for the Cancer Society.

Arrests in Mataura after raid on Mongrel Mob HQ

Arrests in Mataura after raid on Mongrel Mob HQ

A raid on Mongrel Mob headquarters in Mataura on Friday led to three gang members being arrested.

Blossom Festival Senior Queen nominations open

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Alexandra Blossom Festival Senior Queen Competition,...

Blossom Festival Senior Queen nominations open

Nominations for the 2022 Alexandra Blossom Festival Senior Queen Competition are now open.

District health service ‘ripe with opportunity’

Discussing opportunities for Waitaki District Health Services at Oamaru Hospital yesterday are ...

District health service ‘ripe with opportunity’

Health Minister Andrew Little believes Waitaki District Health Services is "ripe with opportunity".

15-year milestone for trust

The first affordable housing initiative in New Zealand, Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust...

15-year milestone for trust

The Queenstown Lakes Community Housing Trust recently celebrated 15 years in operation and the creation of 243 affordable households across the Queenstown Lakes district since 2007.

Provision to boost affordable housing

The Queenstown Lakes District Council offices on Gorge Road, Queenstown. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Provision to boost affordable housing

In a decision dubbed "ground-breaking", Queenstown Lakes District Council has agreed to include provisions in its proposed district plan to increase the amount of affordable housing in the district.

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