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From Oamaru to the stars
Oamaru will always have a special place in Bridget Harding’s heart. The Auckland artist talks to Rebecca Ryan about forging a career that fulfills her creative side.
Water work wait is to ensure long-term solution: official
Work to find a solution to Kakanui’s stormwater problems has begun, but any action is at least several months away.
Transparency focus of petition
A petition has been launched calling for more transparency from the Waitaki District Council in its promotion of the district.
Search on for soldier’s family
The Waitaki District Council is searching for the family of a fallen soldier as his memorial oak is in dire need of replacement.
Victorian Heritage Celebrations reluctantly cancelled
Ta-ta to tartan for now.
Event centre donors call on others
After pledging $5 million to the Waitaki Event Centre under the condition of anonymity, Doug and Donna Hurst have now come forward to encourage everyone in the Waitaki district to help create a "wonderful legacy for the community".
Service a reason to settle in
Steph Coubrough is determined to lend a hand to her community.
‘You will be banned’: council says it will not tolerate racism online
Racist comments on a social media post celebrating Maori language has led one Southern council to warn people they will be banned if they follow suit.

Womad festival returning in 2022 featuring Fat Freddy's Drop, Dr Siouxsie Wiles
An iconic celebration of music and art is returning to New Plymouth next year.For the 17th time, Womad (World of Music, Arts and Dance) will return in full force with a diverse range of talent on display.Brooklands Park and the...
The AM Show shakeup: Mark Richardson and Amanda Gillies resign
Two of The AM Show's hosts are leaving the morning news show. Both Amanda Gillies and Mark Richardson are leaving The AM Show for different opportunities at Discovery, a release from the network reveals. Gillies is leaving the...
Chinese YouTuber Li Ziqi: What happened to the famous star
On the surface, famous Chinese YouTuber Li Ziqi appears to be a model Chinese citizen. Her shows are all about idyllic agricultural life. They're about family values and traditional culture. But she's been silenced.The elfin star...
Celebrity Treasure Island: Funny man axed and someone call a medic
Crikey, can you believe our celebs have been on Treasure Island for eight days already? Seems a long time since Breakers star Casey Frank said the first goodbye. And now with a few celebs having followed Frank back to their normal...

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Covid 19 Delta outbreak: ACC pays out almost $130,000 in Covid claims
Almost $130,000 has been dished out in Accident Compensation Corporation claims for work-related Covid-19 exposure. As of August 31, ACC had accepted 13 claims - the majority for healthcare workers - which total $122,974, an average...
Wellington commuters urged to be cautious after early morning crash on State Highway 1
Traffic is crawling into Wellington after a crash on State Highway 1 near the Aotea Quay exit. The four-car crash on the Urban Motorway just after 6.30am blocked the southbound lane. SH1 URBAN MOTORWAY, SOUTHBOUND - CRASH -...
Police to investigate Hamilton house fire
Fire crews are fighting an apparent suspicious blaze at a duplex unit in Hamilton.They were called to Byron Rd in Enderley just after 5am.Five fire engines were sent but just three and crews are now mopping up.Fire and Emergency...
Covid 19 coronavirus: Face masks still in high demand at Dunedin business
He has become something of a mask mule.Challenge Marketing owner Adrian Hocking joked it was a slightly strange feeling dropping off small boxes at homes and businesses around Dunedin.But there was nothing dodgy in the deliveries...

Racing: Covid-19 restrictions thwart send-off for Ellerslie's famous steeplechase hill
Jumps racing over Ellerslie's famous steeplechase hill has come to an unceremonious end, with next week's Great Northern meeting to be held at Te Aroha.The storied history of steeplechase and hurdle racing, which saw the Great Northern...
America's Cup: Mark Dunphy denies claims Team New Zealand rival involved in last-ditch Kiwi Home Defence bid
Kiwi rich-lister Mark Dunphy has denied claims that Alinghi boss Ernesto Bertarelli – "or any offshore interests" – is involved with the America's Cup Kiwi Home Defence campaign.The comments from Dunphy, the man behind a last-ditch...
Rugby Championship: All Blacks reveal the key to unlocking Springboks' renowned defence
Brodie Retallick admits the Springboks have "out-muscled" the All Blacks in the past and believes the key to unlocking the world champions' renowned defence is by continuing to play with more freedom.The 30-year-old All Blacks lock,...