Revolving set ‘interesting challenge’ for director
The "escalating chaos on stage and backstage" of the Oamaru Repertory Society’s show Noises Off will be captured perfectly by a revolving set built by the show’s director Andrew Killick.
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Child-molesting snooker champion 'focused on own comfort'
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Child-molesting snooker champion 'focused on own comfort'
A child-molesting national snooker champion "appears more focused on his own comfort" than the impact on his victim, the Parole Board says.
Fewer people want seat at Southland councils
Fewer people want seat at Southland councils
Candidate numbers have dropped off in Southland this election, with one council continuing its struggle to attract female nominees.
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Dog-related kiwi deaths prompt call for change in attitude
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Dog-related kiwi deaths prompt call for change in attitude
Dogs are killing kiwi on Stewart Island/Rakiura, residents claim, and a change in attitude is needed to stop the deaths.
Tourism levy set to aid region
Tourism levy set to aid region
The South has won some money via the international visitor levy.
Nobby not impressed at brother’s surprise bid
Nobby not impressed at brother’s surprise bid
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is not backing his brother's attempt to take over his job when he finishes up this election.
Crackdown on campervan drug crimes
Crackdown on campervan drug crimes
An Invercargill man has been charged after a variety of drugs were discovered inside a campervan in a "complex" operation, police say.
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Major rates increase forecast for district
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Major rates increase forecast for district
It is a case of more bad news for Waitaki ratepayers with suggestions big rates rises could be coming sooner and more often than first thought.
Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight
Ferrets enlisted in Queenstown rabbit fight
A team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against Queenstown's rampant rabbit population.
Man charged as homicide investigation begins
Man charged as homicide investigation begins
A man has been arrested and charged in relation to a homicide investigation in Westport.
Mayor’s vote seals decision to go with CCO
Mayor’s vote seals decision to go with CCO
A mayoral casting vote was needed to decide how Three Waters services will be delivered in the Queenstown Lakes district.
Flip-flop over standing for QLDC
Flip-flop over standing for QLDC
Having decided to pull the pin on the Queenstown Lakes District Council to seek an Otago Regional Council seat, outspoken former Glenorchy councillor Niki Gladding left it until just three days out...
Mayoral hopeful berates council chief executive
Mayoral hopeful berates council chief executive
A Southland mayoral hopeful has taken shots at a council chief executive during a fiery public speech.
Stampede amped for Thunder showdown
Stampede amped for Thunder showdown
Queenstown's SkyCity Stampede ice hockey team are acutely aware of the mountain they have to climb this weekend.
Fodder competition raises funds, improves crop yields
Fodder competition raises funds, improves crop yields
Almost $10,000 was raised by the Roxburgh and Districts Lions Club after their eighth annual winter feed competition held earlier this year.
Mayoral candidate keen for big changes
Mayoral candidate keen for big changes
Wide-ranging changes - from slashing council salaries to creating a mayoral forum of "intelligent people" - are proposed by the man challenging to be mayor in Central Otago.
Scholarships on offer
Scholarships on offer
Young people keen to break into the agricultural sector have the opportunity to apply for a Lincoln University scholarship.
Workshops on leading, funding ahead
Workshops on leading, funding ahead
Central Otago community groups have the opportunity to take part in two workshops aimed at addressing governance and funding.
Boy’s goal to ski double-Everest
Boy’s goal to ski double-Everest
A Cromwell schoolboy is due to hit the slopes of Coronet Peak to ski the equivalent vertical height of Mt Everest twice to raise money for the Cancer Society during Daffodil Day on August 29.
Move-out date not yet set
Move-out date not yet set
Clutha District Council has spoken up to settle curiosity about the fate of a successful Milton education provider.