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    A couple from Mosgiel managed to get out of their car before it burst into flames in Stanley St,...

    Emergency services kept busy by blazes

    Fire crews responded to callouts across the region yesterday morning, including a car blaze in Queenstown, a chimney fire in Omarama and a power outage in Southland.

    Bullets the cause of streetlight’s flickering

    Waitaki District Council road safety co-ordinator Jason Evered holds a streetlight that was shot....

    Bullets the cause of streetlight’s flickering

    A streetlight in Maheno has been damaged by gunfire.

    Some WDC staff resuming

    Waitaki District Council.

    Some WDC staff resuming

    Waitaki District Council contractors and building control staff are preparing to return to work as the Government eases the Covid-19 alert level.

    Sound plans well in place, mayor says

    Soaring over Lake Benmore. Photo Credit: MARTY TAYLOR/GLIDEOMARAMA.COM

    Sound plans well in place, mayor says

    Waitaki District Mayor Gary Kircher is urging people to remain calm and be sensible about the threat of Covid-19.

    Harbour St Jazz & Blues Festival

    Harbour St Jazz & Blues Festival

    The Harbour St Jazz & Blues Festival will be held over Otago Anniversary Weekend, March 20-22.A special unique and mostly free festival featuring many local and visiting bands, it will not...
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