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Police revisit search complaint

An investigation is looking at whether police were justified in using force when they arrested a Queenstown couple.

Niwa hunts down unwanted aliens

Exotic invaders hitching a ride into Bluff's colourful waters are being hunted.

Crossing centre-line blamed for smash

Queenstown police cited a head-on collision on the Crown Range road yesterday as a warning.

Ohai trust dispute delays grant repayment

The remains of a $12,020 grant given by the Ohai-Nightcaps Lions to the Ohai Railway Board Heritage Trust in 2004.

Help wanted to recreate region's golden story

Organisers of Central Otago's gold rush 150th celebrations are calling for community participation.

Wanaka mechanic escapes serious injury

A Wanaka mechanic was treated for a cut on his hand after the Toyota Hilux he was driving rolled yesterday afternoon.

Son in 'agonising pain' as hospital staff fumble

A father says his 6-year-old son suffered agonising pain while Dunedin Hospital staff figured out how to remove a cast.

Mushrooms among drugs intercepted by Customs

Customs New Zealand intercepted cocaine, cannabis and other drugs in Queenstown and Invercargill.

Tapanui farm dog becomes Lotto dog

No, it's Astro the Super Lotto Dog!

Tapanui farm dog Astro has big paws to fill this week as he steps up to the role of Wilson the Lotto dog.

Owner in mad dash to check on park guests

A Southland holiday park owner rushed around trying to account for more than 30 guests during large fire.

Loose dogs blamed for Bluff carnage

Native birds, sheep and goats in Bluff have been slaughtered by dogs roaming free in recent weeks.

Plain English: Section 9 will stay in act

Bill English faced a grilling in Invercargill yesterday from Southland iwi and the wider public over the Government's asset sales plan.

Southern collections boost neurosurgery fund

Southern support for the Chair of Neurosurgery in Dunedin is growing, with collections coming from throughout the south.

Man fined for selling derogatory clothing

An Invercargill retailer, who was selling hooded tops with the words "Jesus is a c...", was fined.

iPads make learning a delight for pupils

Aurora College's youngest pupils have received an exciting classroom tool.

Barriers didn't protect from falling facades

No barrier erected around unreinforced masonry buildings after the September 2010 quakes protected against falling facades, an engineer says.

Protesters at marae

Small group protests against asset sales

A small crowd of anti-asset sales protesters awaited Deputy Prime Minister Bill English outside the Murihiku Marae in Invercargill this morning.

Principal delighted to get social worker

Mataura School principal Susan Dennison is rapt to have secured funding for a family co-ordinator.

'Blatant breach' claim thrown out

The Employment Relations Authority has thrown out a claim by a Central Otago youth group.

Community refunds couple

An Austrian couple denied a refund has received a donation from the community.

Golf resort appeal hearing resumes

An Environment Court appeal hearing into a planned $75 million golf resort near Wanaka is expected to finish today.

Have a blooming good Valentines Day

Flowers still reign supreme for Valentines Day, an Invercargill florist says.

Board uneasy over trail funding change

Some Vincent Community Board members are "uneasy" about the development of the Roxburgh Gorge Trail.

House burns, smoke overwhelms teenager

A teenager was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after fighting a kitchen fire..

Theft of rifles investigated

Cromwell police are investigating a theft, after two guns were stolen.

Power price hike on cards for consumers

Thousands of Southland residents face a 10 per cent electricity price hike.

Quake hotel goods for sale in city

Millions of dollars of goods from two Christchurch hotels damaged in last year's deadly earthquake are now being sold in Invercargill.

Fire damages Dunedin's Kingsgate Hotel

Firefighters are at battling a large blaze at the Kingsgate Hotel in central Dunedin.

Driver charged over Allan Hubbard crash

A 40-year-old man has been charged today in relation to a crash that killed Timaru businessman Allan Hubbard.

Teen suffers smoke inhalation in fire

A teenager was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation after fighting a kitchen fire at an Invercargill house on Sunday night.

Campaign to highlight give-way rule changes

A major publicity campaign aimed at educating drivers about the new give-way rules will kick off next month.

Hospital water pipe bursts

Erupting water cracks footpath

A main water pipe to Southland Hospital burst this morning, drenching Kew Rd.

At last, Maori can rest in peace

Kaumatua Michael Skerrett now knows he can rest in peace.

Japanese shrimp invade Bluff port

Skeleton-like shrimp have invaded Bluff harbour and will inevitably spread through other Southland harbours.

Top-notch music, atmosphere, entertainment

Gibbston Valley was the closest place to heaven for mortals and music fans on Saturday.

Tassels, bodies bite the dust

Solid steel and sex appeal: that's what cowboys are made of.

Memories, music, fun

Sun and satisfaction prevail

Queenstown police are pleased with the behaviour of more than 15,000 revellers in the resort at the weekend for two popular events.

Protest planned for asset sales hui

Government representatives will be met by protesters when they visit Murihiku marae in Invercargill tomorrow.

Winning feeling just from finishing

Stacey Diack has no feeling in her left leg and was told by doctors six years ago she may never walk again.

Hundreds enjoy Waiau A&P Show

About 600 people enjoyed sunny weather at the annual Waiau A&P Show on Saturday.

Thousands at Surf to City

Thousands have descended on Invercargill's Oreti Beach this morning for the annual Surf to City.

Keen travellers start long pedal for charity

New bikes, motivation and the travel bug have hooked two women who plan to cycle 2353 kilometres around the country.

Landscape changes debated

Appellants against Central Otago district plan landscape changes will be heard by an Environment Court judge.

Farmer faces wait over 'useless' land

A Queenstown farmer will have to wait to see whether a block of subdivisions can be broken up or remain "virtually useless".

Stadium firm also designed CTV

The company that designed the CTV building is the same company that structurally designed the new Stadium Southland.

Law bites dive company after shark encounter

The dive company that had a great white enter its shark cage last week has been issued with a detainment notice.

Concert, rugby set to draw big crowds

Between 12,000 and 13,000 fans will converge on Gibbston Valley Station for today's Doobie Brothers vineyard concert.

Idol Tim makes centenarian's day

Margaret Barnes was worried someone important had forgotten her 100th birthday.

Poor behaviour prompts call for jet ski IDs

Lake Dunstan harbourmaster Shayne Hitchcock is supporting a law change to make all vessels identifiable.

Consent bid goes straight to court

Wakatipu Mega Mitre 10 backers will take their resource consent application straight to the Environment Court.

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