Suspicious fires at Wānaka cell tower
Police are investigating two suspicious fires that damaged a cell tower and two data boxes near Wānaka.
Queenstown ferry service extended
Queenstown ferry service extended
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.
Truck driver has lucky escape in Kaitangata crash
Truck driver has lucky escape in Kaitangata crash
A truck driver has escaped with injury after a crash in Kaitangata this morning.
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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal
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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal
Lakes District Hospital is getting a much-needed cut of a $100 million government health grant, aimed at upgrading hospitals across the country.
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Submissions on discharge open to public
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Submissions on discharge open to public
The right to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River near Queenstown — happening now under emergency powers — and a planned diversion channel will be subjected to public scrutiny.
Mayor declines to do Wānaka group’s ‘tick-box’ survey
Mayor declines to do Wānaka group’s ‘tick-box’ survey
Despite stating the biggest concern for the entire district is growth, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers has declined to take part in a survey on the fastest growing part of the district.
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.
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Matchbox collection nets family almost $100,000
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Matchbox collection nets family almost $100,000
Bidders from around the world took their shots yesterday at owning a piece of an Invercargill man’s unique matchbox car collection.
Southland business awards held
Southland business awards held
Traffic Management Services, a company which judges said "lives excellence end-to-end" won the top prize at this year’s Southland Business Excellence Awards.
Dermatologist shortage bites
Dermatologist shortage bites
Waitaki residents suffering from skin conditions are struggling to get in-person appointments to see dermatologists, as a national shortage bites.
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Candidates asked for views on climate change
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Candidates asked for views on climate change
A lively meeting of candidates standing for seats at the Central Otago District and Otago Regional council tables covered a wide range of topics from climate change to affordable housing in...
Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver
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.
Flooding affects highways, severe winds in Canterbury
Flooding affects highways, severe winds in Canterbury
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
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
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 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
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
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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
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
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Penguin visitor exhibition takes off
Oamaru Penguins has unveiled its highly anticipated revamped visitor exhibition.