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Monday 17th July, 2017
An "outstanding" eye muscle area of 191 square centimetres was among the reasons Gore farmer Mike Thompson claimed this year's Otago-Southland beef carcass competition title.
Thompson's Limousin steer won both the on the hoof and on the hook sections of the annual competition, which attracted 30 entries.
Thursday 13th July, 2017
Disgraced Clutha-Southland Member of Parliament Todd Barclay says he is continuing to work hard for the electorate.
Wednesday 12th July, 2017
West Otago is to get its own steampunk group, called the Dragon's Lair.
The group will be launched this weekend with a Steampunk Fashion Show Extravaganza in Tapanui.
While Oamaru is the recognised home of Steampunk in New Zealand, an event held in Tapanui last year attracted large numbers.
One of the Tapanui group’s founders, Vicki Yarker-Jones says the group will have monthly get-togethers and attend events around Southland and Otago.
Wednesday 12th July, 2017
Much of the lower South Island received a large snowfall overnight, making travel difficult for people in a number of towns.
Cars were abandoned as many southern residents chose to walk to work, and children made the most of the snowy conditions.
Wednesday 12th July, 2017
The lower South Island, including Dunedin, was shaken by a strong earthquake last night.
Geonet reported the quake as magnitude 6.4 and says it occurred 190km southwest of Snares Island, below Stewart Island, at a depth of 34km.
Civil Defence says there was no tsunami threat from the quake.
The quake was felt widely across the South, including in Invercargill, Tapanui, Wanaka, Outram, Mosgiel and Dunedin.
A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesman says he had contacted firefighters in Invercargill after the earthquake and there were no reports of damage.
Tuesday 11th July, 2017
A desire to save precious home movies from disappearing forever has become a labour of love for one Opoho resident.
He has restored more than 300 hours of Otago film history for future generations to enjoy.
Monday 10th July, 2017
A Queenstown driver was recently stopped after being caught speeding at 179km per hour in a 100km per hour zone.
The man will appear in the Queenstown District Court on Monday July 24th charged with driving at a dangerous speed.
Police say there there were more than 34 reported crashes across Southland and Otago over the weekend due to icy conditions.
Cold temperatures are expected again tonight, and Police are asking motorists to be mindful on the roads and not drive unless it is absolutely necessary.
Friday 07th July, 2017
Snow or freezing rain is expected in inland Otago, Southland, and Canterbury as a front is expected to move east across the South Island overnight Friday and Saturday morning.
It is expected to bring some light snow, or possibly freezing rain to some inland areas.
Some snow is expected Saturday morning on roads above about 700 metres.
Freezing rain is also possible, even below 700 metres.
Thursday 06th July, 2017
The Independent Police Conduct Authority is looking into the police investigation into National MP Todd Barclay.
Police last week re-opened their investigation into allegations the Clutha-Southland MP secretly recorded staff in his Gore electorate office.
The original investigation was dropped after 10 months when officers cited a lack of evidence for a successful prosecution.
IPCA spokeswoman Sarah Goodall says they received a complaint on June 21 regarding police handling of the matter.
Thursday 06th July, 2017
The long-term future of Owaka residents' healthcare has been secured as the Catlins Medical Centre has been sold to its operating board.
The Catlins Medical Centre Ltd board purchased the practice from general practitioner Dr Alison Cook to ensure health services remain available to people in the area.
Cook says she made the decision to sell the practice so there would be a smooth transition of health services when she decides to retire.