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Steampunk festival ‘a real winner’
The Steampunk NZ Festival was held in Oamaru over the long weekend and organisers were yelling huzzah after another successful iteration.
‘Pretty lucky’ to survive capsize
‘Pretty lucky’ to survive capsize
A Wānaka man is lucky to be alive after his vessel capsized on Lake Wānaka on Saturday night, leaving him clinging to a seat cushion in near-freezing water.
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Plea over falls crossing
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Plea over falls crossing
A road crossing at a key Catlins tourist attraction is an “accident waiting to happen”, a local community group says.
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Bed tax ‘least worst’ option to ease strain
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Bed tax ‘least worst’ option to ease strain
NZSKI chief executive Paul Anderson says a bed tax in Queenstown is the ‘‘least worst option’’ to fix the resort’s infrastructure problems.
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‘High standard’: spruced-up trucks parade
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‘High standard’: spruced-up trucks parade
The McDonough Contracting Gore Truck Show brought out a big-time array of quality trucking, the convener calling it one of the most competitive events she has seen.
Inseparable pair accept awards together
Inseparable pair accept awards together
For Noel and Sue Walker, accepting their King’s Service Medals together is as natural as the sky being blue.
Highway reopens after slip near Makarora
Highway reopens after slip near Makarora
A key southern highway blocked by a slip has reopened this evening, but a section further north will be closed overnight because of the risk of flooding.
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Red carpet out for Gold Guitar Awards
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Red carpet out for Gold Guitar Awards
It was the big night for country music in the South last night as the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards senior finals kicked off, after a big turnout for juniors and intermediates on Saturday night.
Firefighters step up for charity
Firefighters step up for charity
Upper Clutha fire brigades felt the heat as they summited the Sky Tower last weekend.
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Merging ‘disruptive, expensive’
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Merging ‘disruptive, expensive’
Amalgamation will be ‘‘disruptive and expensive’’ and will not solve the issues the Queenstown Lakes District faces, its deputy mayor says.
Gallery brings sculpture to light
Gallery brings sculpture to light
After 15 years in the dark, an Oamaru stone sculpture has been brought to light in Mahika Kai Mahika Toi, the new building extension at Forrester Gallery.
An honour to help people: deputy
An honour to help people: deputy
Being a firefighter is part of who Tane Rogers is.
Artist’s brush with golf ‘surreal’
Artist’s brush with golf ‘surreal’
An artist has found her niche painting posters for golf tournaments.
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Region riding high after recognition
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Region riding high after recognition
It has been a big week for Central Otago winemakers, with two major sets of awards recognising the region.
Barbers bring cutting edge to Jack's Point
Barbers bring cutting edge to Jack's Point
The owners of the first barbershop south of the Kawarau River say the area’s been “screaming out” for the service.
'Tiny' Queenstown firefighter scales the heights
'Tiny' Queenstown firefighter scales the heights
A Queenstown firey who likens her latest Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge to torture is at least comforted by breaking her fundraising record.
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Military enthusiast seeks to uncover classic hut’s history
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Military enthusiast seeks to uncover classic hut’s history
An amateur historian from Milton wants to open the door on the mysterious history of a classic military hut nestled on the banks of the Clutha River.
New home for established Wānaka retailer
New home for established Wānaka retailer
A long-standing Wānaka retailer is taking up new premises at the gateway to town.
Queenstown hospital ‘woefully under-resourced’
Queenstown hospital ‘woefully under-resourced’
A retired local nurse says the ‘‘woefully under-resourced’’ Queenstown’s Lakes District Hospital is only held together by its amazing staff.
Help sought to find entangled whale off Stewart Island
Help sought to find entangled whale off Stewart Island
Doc says no one should attempt to cut the whale free from a craypot themselves, as this is dangerous.