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A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services

1 August 2025

A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services

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A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities
	31 Jul: A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities... more

Otago households could soon face a 10 dollar increase to their electricity bills
	30 Jul: Otago households could soon face a 10 dollar increase to their electricity bills... more

A Central Otago woman has had her 1.4-million dollar home frozen, after allegedly benefiting from her dead partner's drug crimes
	29 Jul: A Central Otago woman has had her 1.4-million dollar home frozen, after allegedly benefiting from her dead partner's drug crimes... more

Serious allegations of bulling towards teachers is being alleged at a Wanaka school
	25 Jul: Serious allegations of bulling towards teachers is being alleged at a Wanaka school... more

Queenstown Airport and the Remarkables Station National Trust are teaming up to restore native biodiversity
	25 Jul: Queenstown Airport and the Remarkables Station National Trust are teaming up to restore native biodiversity... more

An 18-year-old has been charged over a young man's death in Hamilton celebrating his upcoming 21st
	24 Jul: An 18-year-old has been charged over a young man's death in Hamilton celebrating his upcoming 21st... more

A burglary in Queenstown has caused more than 750 thousand dollars worth of damage
	23 Jul: A burglary in Queenstown has caused more than 750 thousand dollars worth of damage... more

A man's been found dead on a boat on Lake Manapouri, in Fiordland
	21 Jul: A man's been found dead on a boat on Lake Manapouri, in Fiordland... more

Police are continuing a manhunt, after a fatal street fight in central Hamilton
	21 Jul: Police are continuing a manhunt, after a fatal street fight in central Hamilton... more

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Most Popular Recent Lower South Island News

20 Sep: The Ranfurly Shield is on the move again +++++++++++++

06 Oct: State Highway 90 north of Gore remains closed between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding ++++++++++++

20 Sep: Wellington have stormed into the NPC's top eight with a 75-19 demolition of Southland in Porirua +++++++++++

28 Sep: The Silver Ferns are confident the pieces of the puzzle are starting to form ahead of the third Taini Jamison test against South Africa in Invercargill tonight +++++++++++

30 Sep: The total number of measles cases in New Zealand now sits at five +++++++++++

08 Oct: Queenstown Airport's flying high, thanks to a surge in visitors ++++++++++

10 Oct: Queenstown Lakes District Council has passed new Freedom Camping Bylaws in time for summer ++++++++++

Lower South Island NewsLinks

3 Oct: Ubhome m10 robot lawn mower review: precise positioning for cheap? maybe (PC World)

2 Oct: Tactacam defend 360 review: cell-connected and solar powered (PC World)

30 Sep: Fast-moving front set to bring cold snap to south island and lower north (Stuff.co.nz)

26 Sep: Rain, showers and strong wind for much of the country this weekend (Stuff.co.nz)

21 Sep: Red wind warning for canterbury as gales, rain expected for much of south, lower north island (RadioNZ)

20 Sep: Live weather: red wind warning for canterbury as gales, rain hits much of south, lower north island (RadioNZ)

17 Sep: Winds reaching 138kph see wobbly plane landings, fires, truck rolled over (Stuff.co.nz)

16 Sep: Strong winds and heavy rain set for return after brief reprieve (Stuff.co.nz)

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RUGBY
Canterbury coach Marty Bourke has his fingers-crossed for the unlikely release of two players for next Saturday's NPC final against Otago More...

BUSINESS
The rising cost of food is also affecting chocolate with popular Kiwi brand Whittaker's increasing its prices More...

Today's News

Soccer:
Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano reckons he needs to take a chill pill 11:56

Motorsports:
New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson will start 12th on the grid for tomorrow's United States Grand Prix in Texas 11:46

Politics:
Flood mapping is different between councils, but one resident is calling for change 11:16

Politics:
The Public Service Minister says a major strike, will likely hurt the country's most vulnerable 11:06

Rugby:
Canterbury coach Marty Bourke has his fingers-crossed for the unlikely release of two players for next Saturday's NPC final against Otago 10:46

Rugby:
Canterbury coach Marty Bourke concedes there's emotion tied to next weekend's NPC final against Otago 10:26

International:
China's 'special forces'-style tourists packing big itineraries in small budgets 10:06

Accident and Emergency:
A group of disoriented trampers have been found after a search and rescue mission was launched in Waikato's Raglan last night 10:06

International:
Death doulas, family-led funerals and the deathcare movement hope to change the way we die 9:56

Environment:
The Black Caps are happy enough with their half a night's work in the first T20 against England in Christchurch 9:26

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