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    Flooding affects highways, severe winds in Canterbury

    Updated 5.50 pm

    Flooding has been reported on SH6 in Central Otago and SH73 on the West Coast. A MetService red level strong wind warning has been lifted for Canterbury and there are power outages.  

    Park Ridge titles coming soon

    About half the sections in Park Ridge’s first stage have sold. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

    Park Ridge titles coming soon

    Titles for the first stage of Queenstown’s Park Ridge subdivision are expected to be released in about six weeks.

    Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history

    Lou Farrand revelling in feeling secure in her home after nearly a year battling bureaucracy over...

    Woman wins fight to save restored piece of history

    Nine months of misery have turned into a dream come true for a Roxburgh woman who battled bureaucracy over her efforts to preserve a piece of history.

    Wānaka’s own voted in top eight of NZ’s best restaurants

    Wānaka’s two-hatted restaurant Kika was praised for its sophisticated meals. PHOTO: FILE

    Wānaka’s own voted in top eight of NZ’s best restaurants

    Wānaka's Kika and Big Fig have been placed in the top eight on Australian publication Escape’s list for best eateries.

    The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings

    One of Daniel Shand's mysterious signs on Frankton Road, Queenstown. Photo: RNZ/Katie Todd

    The meaning behind Queenstown's 'deconstructionist' election hoardings

    The man who once ran for Parliament with no policies and the slogan "I don't know anything about politics, but I'll give it a go" has returned, this time, with spray paint.

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    Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments

    Olivia Wensley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Mayor’s PR consultant steps in after Facebook comments

    A former mayoral candidate has taken pot shots at the Queenstown Lakes District mayor’s political performance during debate evenings.

    Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails

    European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue with delivery vehicle ‘Luigi’

    Bakers’ sweet deal ready for Queenstown trails

    European Bakery owners Peter Price and Amanda O’Donoghue are putting their dough into more than just fresh bread.

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    Penguin visitor exhibition takes off

    Oamaru Penguins science and environmental manager Dr Philippa Agnew (left) and operation and...

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    Penguin visitor exhibition takes off

    Oamaru Penguins has unveiled its highly anticipated revamped visitor exhibition.

    Wānaka parkrun reaches 350 milestone

    Richard Keeling, with his dog Hana, has volunteered for 153 Wa ¯naka parkruns. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Wānaka parkrun reaches 350 milestone

    The Wānaka parkrun will have its 350th event tomorrow, and race organisers attribute the success to the volunteers over the seven years.

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    Preparing for fight over lake levels

    The Lake Hāwea Community Association is set to meet with Aurora Energy over power supply. PHOTO:...

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    Preparing for fight over lake levels

    The Guardians of Lake Hāwea are lawyering up and locals are preparing for a fight as concerns mount about Contact Energy’s plan to lower lake levels.

    It’s been a privilege

    Gary Kircher. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    It’s been a privilege

    This is my final column as mayor of Waitaki. Over the years, this space has given me the chance to share updates, reflections, and sometimes challenges. Today, though, I want to simply say thank you.

    Wild game highlight of bistro

    Wānaka’s Stoaker Room has been on the scene for just over two years and is a family favourite as...

    Wild game highlight of bistro

    Olivia Caldwell has a feast of fresh fish and wild game to remember at The Stoaker Room.

    Young gymnast off to nationals

    Harper-Rose Reid competes at the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals last year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Young gymnast off to nationals

    A multi-talented gymnast is the only Queenstowner in a four-strong Otago team going to the Gymnastics New Zealand Nationals next week.

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    ‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway

    A representation of what the proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mining site might look like during...

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    ‘Worst case’ mine simulations fail to sway

    It may be a matter of perspective whether the visual impact of a proposed gold mine on an outstanding Central Otago landscape is massive or minor.

    Proposal could lift affordable housing

    Proposal could lift affordable housing

    A prominent developer has proposed turning one of Queenstown’s last and best-known farms into a 1242-home subdivision.

    Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver

    The Awamoa Park toilets were closed last month after the significant damage. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver

    Repairs to the Awamoa Park toilet block are under way, three months after they were damaged by a wayward car.

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    Five give valedictory speeches

    Bryan Cadogan. Photo: supplied

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    Five give valedictory speeches

    A southern council will be 69 years of collective experience poorer next month, as four councillors and its mayor stand down.

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    Council to vote on hub plan

    File photo: ODT

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    Council to vote on hub plan

    A "clear framework" for the Cromwell Racecourse Reserve has been approved by the Cromwell Community Board as plans for a regional hub for sports fields progress.

    Warning for wet, windy weekend

    Warning for wet and windy weekend

    It's going to be wet and windy over the weekend for most of the South Island, including the highest wind warning for the Canterbury region.

    ‘Golden year’ for Whitestone

    Simon and Annabel Berry at the Whitestone Cheese Diner and Deli. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    ‘Golden year’ for Whitestone

    The team at Whitestone Cheese Co are celebrating a "golden year" after reaching their latest milestone, the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Award.
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    • The start of the Dunedin half-marathon at the Caledonian Ground last Sunday. Photo: Peter McIntosh

      Not-quite half-marathon for many runners

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      New owners reopen pub: ‘life’s too short’

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