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Unruly tourists 'copulate, defecate and urinate' in native Britain

British media have revealed some of the anti-social antics a group of notorious travellers get up to back home.
'It's just unbelievable': Supertramp singer lands in resort

Queenstown has already left a lasting impression on Roger Hodgson, voice and co-founder of pop-rock sensation Supertramp.

Investigation after Summerland truck crashes

Investigation after Summerland truck crashes

A Summerland Express Freight truck carrying dangerous goods ran off State Highway 8, the Lindis Pass, early yesterday morning causing ''moderate'' injuries to the 43-year-old driver.
Fleetwoood Mac coming back to Dunedin

Fleetwoood Mac coming back to Dunedin

Fleetwood Mac is returning to Dunedin to play another concert under the roof at Forsyth Barr Stadium this year and this time they will have a Kiwi in the band.
Tech company founder abandons suppression bid

Tech company founder abandons suppression bid

The co-founder of a Queenstown tech company has abandoned a 15-month court bid to keep his name suppressed over an assault.

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Nursery owner Rodney Hogg has been collecting baleage swept up in November's flood from the road...

Nursery owner finds use for problem baleage

In a win-win situation for both the council and a local nursery owner, baleage swept along by November's flood and strewn over a rural road for months is being turned into compost.

Chocs and robbers

Chocs and robbers

Police converged in numbers on the former Cadbury site in Dunedin last night, but any fears the one-time chocolate factory had become a crime scene were quickly allayed.
Soft plastics recycling on hold

Soft plastics recycling on hold

Soft plastics waste is likely going back into landfills across the southern region, following the removal of soft plastic recycling bins at local supermarkets.
Applause as diverted Dunedin flight lands after fault

Applause as diverted Dunedin flight lands after fault

Passengers on board an Air New Zealand flight bound for Dunedin applauded when the aircraft touched down safely in Christchurch following a mechanical fault last night.

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Voice and co-founder of Supertramp, Roger Hodgson, at The Rees Hotel in Queenstown today ahead of...

'It's just unbelievable': Supertramp singer lands in resort

Queenstown has already left a lasting impression on Roger Hodgson, voice and co-founder of pop-rock sensation Supertramp.

Crash driver consumed alcohol and cannabis

Crash driver consumed alcohol and cannabis

The driver of a vehicle that crashed between Omarama and Otematata, critically injuring two people, in August had alcohol and cannabis in his system, the Oamaru District Court heard yesterday.
Fallen pole not Aurora's but part of SBHB network

Fallen pole not Aurora's but part of SBHB network

A power pole that fell down at Dunstan Hospital on Tuesday night is part of a Southern District Health Board (SDHB) network and not maintained by Aurora Energy, an Aurora spokesman says.
European Snowboxx festival delayed over schedule conflicts: organisers

European Snowboxx festival delayed over schedule conflicts: organisers

A European festival import set to compete with Queenstown's Winter Festival this year has been pushed back.

National

The infamous travellers talk to Police and Immigration officers in Hamilton. Photo: NZ Herald

Mayor issues a warning as unruly tourists head for Levin

Members of a group of British tourists under fire for their unruly behaviour in Auckland and Hamilton appear to have split up, with some now in Levin.

Call for apology after 'Irish-bashing' coverage of tourists

Call for apology after 'Irish-bashing' coverage of tourists

The Honorary Consul General for Ireland says New Zealand media's coverage of a family of unruly tourists has reinforced hurtful stereotypes.
Unruly tourists 'copulate, defecate and urinate' in native Britain

Unruly tourists 'copulate, defecate and urinate' in native Britain

British media have revealed some of the anti-social antics a group of notorious travellers get up to back home.
Student desperation for rentals hitting new highs

Student desperation for rentals hitting new highs

Wellington students desperate to find rentals are getting creative to try and find housing, while others with rentals are struggling to make rent.

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Duntroon is steeped in history

Thirty minutes inland from Oamaru is Duntroon, the biggest little town in the Waitaki Valley. The Vanished World Fossil Centre is the heart of the Vanished World Trail, with displays that help...
Unique Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival

This is the 14th anniversary of the Twizel Salmon & Wine Festival. Not only is this festival a chance to showcase local salmon, food and beverages, but it also shows off Twizel as a destination...

Business

A 2.3% seasonally adjusted fall in electronic card spending in December was much weaker than...

December drop in electronic card spending

The festive season failed to bring good cheer to retailers as electronic card spending slumped during December.

Vodafone NZ staff brace for big layoffs

Vodafone NZ staff brace for big layoffs

Vodafone New Zealand staff are bracing for more restructure news ahead of an internal company update scheduled for later today.
Alliance beefs up black stilts' diet

Alliance beefs up black stilts' diet

Alliance Group might have customers in 65 countries but a group of long-legged consumers living in Twizel are among the most unusual.
LVR relaxation influence likely to be small

LVR relaxation influence likely to be small

Loosening the loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions might help drive a busy property market in the early stages of 2019, QV general manager David Nagel says.

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'It's just unbelievable': Supertramp singer lands in resort

Queenstown has already left a lasting impression on Roger Hodgson, voice and co-founder of pop-rock sensation Supertramp.

Bridge jumping 'ridiculous'

Bridge jumping 'ridiculous'

Queenstown's Harbourmaster has criticised youngsters seen jumping off the new Kawarau Falls Bridge.
European Snowboxx festival delayed over schedule conflicts: organisers

European Snowboxx festival delayed over schedule conflicts: organisers

A European festival import set to compete with Queenstown's Winter Festival this year has been pushed back.
Tech company founder abandons suppression bid

Tech company founder abandons suppression bid

The co-founder of a Queenstown tech company has abandoned a 15-month court bid to keep his name suppressed over an assault.

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Smoking our top way to cook

As summer rolls on, the debate around how best to fuel the barbie gets heated, writes Duane Mellor.

South has road trips for all

South has road trips for all

If finding something to do during the holidays is getting a bit difficult, how about taking a road trip?
Plant-based diet has global benefit, says researcher

Plant-based diet has global benefit, says researcher

When we consider food sustainability, most of us probably think of food miles and wastage, pesticides and maybe getting rid of single use plastic bags, writes Charmian Smith.
Venus and Jupiter get close

Venus and Jupiter get close

Something truly awe-inspiring will be visible to early-rising stargazers across our region next week, writes Ian Griffin.

sport

Hall has earned his place in sun

Para alpine skier Adam Hall is baking under the Central Otago sun for the first time in 15 years.

Recovering Gray keen to rejoin Steel

Recovering Gray keen to rejoin Steel

Dani Gray's recovery from knee surgery is coming along well - timing just did not align quite right.
Ogilvy to join Campbell as major winners playing NZ Open

Ogilvy to join Campbell as major winners playing NZ Open

Two-time New Zealand Open winner Greg Turner would be following Geoff Ogilvy around the courses if he was not commentating instead.
Three return to face India

Three return to face India

The Black Caps are about to face the biggest challenge in their preparation for the Cricket World Cup.

Rural Life

Nursery owner finds use for problem baleage

In a win-win situation for both the council and a local nursery owner, baleage swept along by November's flood and strewn over a rural road for months is being turned into compost.

'M. Bovis' effects study welcomed to help with impact on farmers

'M. Bovis' effects study welcomed to help with impact on farmers

Federated Farmers Otago president Simon Davies has welcomed a planned University of Otago study on the human impact of Mycoplasma bovis on farmers and their communities in Otago and Southland.
Rise in dairy prices

Rise in dairy prices

Improved dairy prices have removed some of the downside risk to Fonterra's milk price forecast, economists say.
Velvet prices for farmers strong

Velvet prices for farmers strong

Velvet marketers have reported that by mid-December about two-thirds of the anticipated 725-tonne 2018-19 crop had been harvested.

Southland

Pupils from Enrich@ILT (from left) Konner Love (10), Cohen Booth (9), Ciaran Crombie (10) and Ben...

Children's big chess idea wins council backing

A group of Invercargill children are showcasing their passion for chess by planning a giant chess set for the city.

'Bucket list' match and auction bring in $100K

'Bucket list' match and auction bring in $100K

More than $100,000 has been raised for the Blair Vining Sports Foundation.
Manager appointed to help school's employment issue

Manager appointed to help school's employment issue

The limited statutory manager appointed to a Gore school to help resolve an employment issue has said it is too early to comment on the situation.
Southland pupils off to Montana ag congress

Southland pupils off to Montana ag congress

Two pupils from Southland Girls' High School have been selected for the trip of a lifetime to the United States.

May wins no confidence vote

May wins no confidence vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May's government won a vote of no confidence with 325 votes versus 306.
Airline cabin crew member arrested in Aus drug bust

Airline cabin crew member arrested in Aus drug bust

An employee of a Malaysian airline was among eight people arrested in Australia on charges of trafficking more than 14kg of heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine, Australian authorities said on...
Broadway icon Carol Channing dead at 97

Broadway icon Carol Channing dead at 97

Carol Channing, who won over audiences with her giddy, guileless charm in signature roles in Broadway's "Hello, Dolly!" and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," died in her California home on Tuesday at the age of 97.

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