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Wednesday 26th July, 2017
The Ministry for Primary Industries is working with a South Canterbury dairy farmer to contain a cattle disease which has been detected for the first time in New Zealand.
Mycoplasma bovis, which has been commonly found in cattle globally, including Australia, doesn't infect humans and presents no food safety risk.
Ministry response director Geoff Gwyn says there is no concern about consuming milk and milk products.
However, the bacterial disease can have serious effects on cattle, including udder infection, abortion, pneumonia and arthritis.
Wednesday 26th July, 2017
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Lawrence was one of many Otago towns affected by last weekend's storm.
The locals are still assessing the damage wrought by the flooding.
Tuesday 25th July, 2017
Embattled MP Todd Barclay returned to Parliament today.
The Clutha-Southland MP has not been at work in Wellington since his decision to resign at the end of this parliamentary term.
Monday 24th July, 2017
Several of the towns in South Otago were also hard hit by the severe weather event.
Clutha Mayor Bryan Cadogan says flood waters were knee-deep in Lawrence's main street, with water getting into several businesses.
Mayor Cadogan is praising efforts of volunteers and emergency services, saying that everyone did a magnificent job.
The Kaitangata mouth of the Clutha River is being monitored after a river channel was cleared on Saturday to help the water flow out.
Several South Otago roads are still closed.
Friday 21st July, 2017
A disabled man’s specially modified car was stolen from Kaitangata on Tuesday night.
Brodie Cook's white Holden VT Commodore was later found burnt out at the Wangaloa domain.
However, the story has now taken a positive turn with Taieri Automotive owner Steve Grant offering to cover the cost of modifying the replacement car.
One part of Mr Grant’s trade is to modify vehicles to accommodate for disabilities.
When Mr Cook learnt of the offer, he said he was "stunned".
Thursday 20th July, 2017
The Otago Regional Council is keeping an extra close watch on river levels over the next 36 hours.
A significant rainfall has been predicted for coastal catchments including Dunedin from tomorrow morning.
Over 100 millimetres is forecast to fall tomorrow and into Saturday, with rivers expected to rise, and surface flooding in low-lying areas, including South Dunedin.
The ORC says the predicted rainfall is similar to that forecast just before Easter this year, but over a shorter period.
Thursday 20th July, 2017
Southern and Waikato Police district investigators have seized approximately 130 grams of methamphetamine, worth $130,000, and an estimated $80,000 in cash.
Officers searched addresses in rural Otago and Hamilton yesterday.
They seized cannabis plants, dried cannabis head, and other items indicative of drug dealing.
A 48-year-old man was arrested and charged with conspiracy to supply methamphetamine.
He was due to appear in the Dunedin District court today.
Thursday 20th July, 2017
The Highlanders team to face the Crusaders in the Quarter Finals of the super rugby competition has been named.
It's shaping up as a classic southern derby, which Head Coach Tony Brown says the team is prepared for.
Wednesday 19th July, 2017
A major low pressure system is heading towards the South Island and forecasters believe it may well create headlines later this week as severe weather bites some areas.
Wednesday 19th July, 2017
It will be late next week before the National Party releases the list of those vying for the job of controversial Clutha-Southland Member of Parliament Todd Barclay.