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Mining set to start later this year
Any operations at the newly consented Waikaka gold mine will not start until the last quarter of this year and the rocketing price of gold had no impact on its go-ahead, a company director says.
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Southland wind farm gets draft approval
Southland wind farm gets draft approval
The Slopedown wind farm in Southland has been given draft approval, national and regional benefits winning out over the impact on the local environment.
Peninsula proudly proclaimed possumless place
Peninsula proudly proclaimed possumless place
Possums have had their final termination on the Otago Peninsula.
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Camp operator says abuse may force him out
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Camp operator says abuse may force him out
An operator of a Catlins camping ground says he is being forced out by council red tape, racist taunts and a lack of support from the wider community.
Inquiry into Col's disappearance lacked urgency - friends
Inquiry into Col's disappearance lacked urgency - friends
Friends of former Dunedin resident Col Heath are feeling both relief and devastation after their remains were discovered in Waikato last week.
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Runner smashes 100km for young men’s mental health
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Runner smashes 100km for young men’s mental health
It took nearly 16 hours but a Dunedin man knocked off 100km, made a friend for life and now is sore everywhere.
Former Dunedin resident remembered after skeleton found near road
Former Dunedin resident remembered after skeleton found near road
It has been a mixture of relief and horror for a friend of former Dunedin resident Col Heath, whose remains were found in Waikato last week.
Zimbabwean batter hit by bouncer taken to hospital
Zimbabwean batter hit by bouncer taken to hospital
Zimbabwean batter Kelis Ndhlovu was struck in the head by a bouncer during the second ODI against the Whites Ferns in Dunedin.
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Moeraki cockle beds ‘sensitive, easily damaged’: prof
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Moeraki cockle beds ‘sensitive, easily damaged’: prof
A marine science professor says harvesting cockles at Moeraki was always going to end badly as the beds can be easily damaged by humans.
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Jones gives ground rules for Sir Ian debate
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Jones gives ground rules for Sir Ian debate
Sir Ian Taylor is waiting to hear from Shane Jones about their debate on a planned Bendigo mine. The Resources Minister says he's ready, but not going to a turn up to ‘‘a woke organic mung bean tea party fireside chat’’.
Toitū towing victims get apology for signage
Toitū towing victims get apology for signage
Those fined for parking in areas for cruise ship buses outside Toitū will get a reprieve as an olive branch is offered for those who have been hit in the pocket.
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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator
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Priority to talk to Dart owner: liquidator
A liquidator of Dart Engineering says it is a priority to talk to business owner Regan Williamson, who is now living in Canada.
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Thirteen town houses set to occupy Baptist site
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Thirteen town houses set to occupy Baptist site
Work will start next week on the construction of 13 town houses on the site of the now demolished North East Valley Baptist Church.
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Staff in dark as engineering firm liquidated
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Dunedin staff in dark as engineering firm liquidated
Dart Engineering Ltd was put into liquidation yesterday with staff still in the dark about their future.
Initiative out to bring women to fly-fishing
Initiative out to bring women to fly-fishing
Women are being encouraged to learn the cast, select the right nymph and get the drift.
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New citizen changed leave before Pike River tragedy
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New citizen changed leave before Pike River tragedy
Scarred by the Pike River mine tragedy, there was no-one prouder than Dan Scheepers when he became a New Zealand citizen yesterday.
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Cavalcade on its way to Middlemarch
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Cavalcade on its way to Middlemarch
All feet, wheels and hooves lead to Middlemarch on Saturday.
Slopedown wind farm decision looms
Slopedown wind farm decision looms
A decision is set to be made on the large wind farm proposed for Slopedown in Southland — but it is not going to be the end of the matter.
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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need
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Sometimes a friendly wave is all you need
It was foreign territory for a surfer and his board but for Dom Huxley it was a worthwhile trip — even though he had a sore behind and was walking like a cowboy at the end of it.
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No mine work till late in year
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No mine work till late in year
Any operations at the newly consented Waikaka gold mine will not start until the last quarter of this year and the rocketing price of gold had no impact on its go-ahead, a company director says.