Aussie Ford salesmen carved up pristine Catlins beach
Aussie Ford salesmen carved up pristine Catlins beach
A group of Australian car salesmen had timed vehicle races and did "donuts" on a pristine Catlins beach, believing they were allowed to.
Steve Hepburn
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Plan to extend alcohol ban area during festival
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Plan to extend alcohol ban area during festival
The Central Otago District Council looks set to extend alcohol bans in the region during the blossom festival, as police say the event itself causes them little issue but the drinking around it is...
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Hydro catchments driest in 93 years
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Hydro catchments driest in 93 years
New Zealand’s controlled hydro catchments — the main driver to keep the lights on during winter — have had the driest start to the year in 93 years of historic records.
Sisters ride their way to TV screens
Sisters ride their way to TV screens
From Beaumont to Hollywood?
New ways of funding maintenance floated
New ways of funding maintenance floated
Environment Southland says rivers in the region are being put under increasing pressure due to more frequent and severe weather and past approaches do not cut the mustard.
300-cap prop makes shift to coaching beloved team
300-cap prop makes shift to coaching beloved team
He has spent half his life in the front row with the Heriot club.
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New ways of funding maintenance floated
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New ways of funding maintenance floated
Environment Southland says rivers in the region are being put under increasing pressure due to more frequent and severe weather and past approaches do not cut the mustard.
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
What was described as a 16-lot farm park was also called "medium density housing" in a remote location, a hearing was told this week.
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Trying to land the dream recipient
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Trying to land the dream recipient
Joel Parry is dreaming big. The West Otago painter has 3ha of land in Heriot which he wants to give away. But there is a catch.
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Community wants council to continue to own hall
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Community wants council to continue to own hall
The Ophir community is not going down without a fight over the future of its hall.
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Cycle trail set to open end of 2026 as extra funding secured
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Cycle trail set to open end of 2026 as extra funding secured
If all goes to plan the cycle trail between Queenstown and Waihola will be open by the end of next year.
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Frustration over poor coverage
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Frustration over poor coverage
A view to die for but they would rather have a cellphone connection that works.
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Clutha ends nuclear-free weapons policy, but ICBMs still unwelcome
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Clutha ends nuclear-free weapons policy, but ICBMs still unwelcome
The world geo-political climate has changed — not hugely, but the doomsday clock may have been nudged a split-second or two forward.
Meat works sold after liquidation
Meat works sold after liquidation
A meat works in Gore, previously home to a Japanese Wagyu beef operation which went into liquidation late last year, has been sold.
New car, same drivers: Otago Rally duo ready
New car, same drivers: Otago Rally duo ready
He may have raced in the Otago Rally so many times he could not tell you how many but this one will be new for Gore rally driver Derek Ayson.
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Aust not welcoming Chinese ship
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Aust not welcoming Chinese ship
A Chinese ship which berthed in Bluff in late February and then headed south to explore has got the backs up of a few high-powered politicians across the ditch.
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Land being eyed for sports fields
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Land being eyed for sports fields
More sports fields are needed in Cromwell and land is being eyed up at the racecourse though no cost has been indicated for the changes.
Movies return to Roxburgh after devastating fire
Movies return to Roxburgh after devastating fire
The big screen is back in Roxburgh.
Ballot gives special access to young duck hunters
Ballot gives special access to young duck hunters
Young and first-time duck hunters across Otago will have special access to prime hunting locations for the 2025 season opening through a dedicated ballot system.
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Parties disagree over suspension from caravan association
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Parties disagree over suspension from caravan association
Has wheels — will travel. But George Mismirigo cannot stay where he wants.