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Tuesday 27th June, 2017
Police have commenced re-investigation of allegations that the private communications of an individual were intercepted by Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay.
Assistant Commissioner of Investigations Richard Chambers says Police have started speaking to a number of individuals who may have relevant information.
This will be a thorough process with oversight from a senior detective, however at this stage they are unable to put a time-frame on how long it might take.
Tuesday 27th June, 2017
Southern motorists are being urged to take extra care on the roads this time of year as areas of black ice emerge.
After yesterday's big freeze, light rain on the roads turned to black ice in the Otago Lakes area, and elsewhere in the district.
Police say although the roads look wet, and the sun may not be shining, this creates a false impression for drivers.
Incidents on the roads this morning include two vehicles that flipped on Malaghans Road in the Queenstown area.
These did not result in any serious injuries.
Monday 26th June, 2017
For 63 years, Vi McNutt has been a dedicated member of the New Zealand Federation of Women's Institute.
On Saturday she was recognised for her service to the organisation with golden honours at a special ceremony in Balclutha.
It was held specially for her as she was unable to travel to Christchurch for the institute's formal ceremony.
McNutt says she is humbled to receive the recognition.
Monday 26th June, 2017
The Cross Recreation Centre in Balclutha will farewell its manager at the end of July, after six years at the helm.
Penny Batchelor has worked as the facility manager at the sports centre from when it was first built six years ago.
Thursday 22nd June, 2017
Otago Country came away from Waikaia with a confidence-boosting 19-10 win over Southland Country yesterday.
Otago Country started off strongly, with centre Rhys Harrold crossing inside the first minute, then converting from the touchline.
Wednesday 21st June, 2017
Clutha-Southland Member of Parliament Todd Barclay has announced he will not seek re-election at the general election later this year.
Barclay has been embroiled in controversy over allegations he secretly recorded the conversations of one of his Gore staff members.
Barclay made his announcement after meeting senior National Party members this morning.
On the streets of Queenstown and Winton today, the response was mixed.
Wednesday 21st June, 2017
The outbreak of gastroenteritis at Havelock North last year has the Clutha District Council assessing its own water supply treatment plants for risk.
It's a requirement for the council to have a water safety plan and identify ways to minimise potential risks at treatment plants.
The Evans Flat and Glenkenich plants pose the greatest health risk as they are sourced from a stream within rural catchments.
There are plans to upgrade the plants to reduce risk.
The upgrade projects are expected to be completed in the next 12 months.
Wednesday 21st June, 2017
National MP Todd Barclay has today announced he will not stand as the candidate for Clutha-Southland in the 2017 election, and will leave Parliament at the end of this term.
“This has been a hard decision to make, but it is in the best interests of our government and the National Party,” Mr Barclay said. Police are assessing recent information in relation to their investigation of the embattled National MP.
The South Today asked the locals and visitors of Queenstown regarding their views on the matter.
Tuesday 20th June, 2017
Newly created independent media group Newsroom is claiming Prime Minister Bill English paid off one of the staff of Clutha-Southland Member of Parliament Todd Barclay to avoid legal action.
Newsroom cites a text message from English to Clutha-Southland electorate chairman Stuart Davie.
Tuesday 20th June, 2017
Doctor Ella Lawton appears to have won the seat on the Otago Regional Council left vacant by the death in March of her mother Dr Maggie Lawton.
Preliminary results show Lawton, of Wanaka, leading Gary Kelliher, of Alexandra, by 7184 votes to 5213 votes.
Voting ended at noon today, but votes in transit and special votes are still to be counted.