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Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds

Jack Stewart and his 2-year-old Jack Russell named Fred took out the annual Jack Russell race for the third year running at this year’s Wanaka A&P Show.
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All aboard for vintage wagon open day

Lovers of horses, heritage or both have a potential double treat in store at the Gore A&P Showgrounds next weekend.

‘I can’t afford’ to rent: single mum

‘I can’t afford’ to rent: single mum

An Arrowtown single mum says she is being forced out of the historic village due to exorbitant rents and substandard accommodation.
Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck

Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck

A driver had to be cut from his truck after it rolled over during a racing event at Teretonga Park raceway, near Invercargill yesterday.
Lindis Pass crash kills one

Lindis Pass crash kills one

A serious two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass has left one person dead and three others injured.

queenstown

‘I can’t afford’ to rent: single mum

An Arrowtown single mum says she is being forced out of the historic village due to exorbitant rents and substandard accommodation.

Arrowtown assault highlights drunken violence in resort

Arrowtown assault highlights drunken violence in resort

It was a "rush of blood" moment when Braden Jane knocked a 19-year-old unconscious outside an Arrowtown bar.
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Rental car agency’s practices criticised

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Rental car agency’s practices criticised

A Queenstown resident is querying the practices of a new local rental car agency, autoUnion Car Rental, and fears unknowing visitors are being taken advantage of.
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New operator puts luxury hotel back on track

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New operator puts luxury hotel back on track

A stalled Queenstown hotel development is about to kick back into gear, under a new operator.

Wanaka

Jack Russell owners prepare their dogs at the start of the Jack Russell terrier race

Wānaka A&P show

People turned out en masse at the weekend to enjoy all the fun of a country fair at the Wānaka A&P Show at the sun-drenched Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park. Photographer Gregor Richardson...

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Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds

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Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds

Jack Stewart and his 2-year-old Jack Russell named Fred took out the annual Jack Russell race for the third year running at this year’s Wanaka A&P Show.
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Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study

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Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study

From selling plums at the market to studying markets, a former Mount Aspiring College student has received a huge boost in the form of scholarship from a national foundation.
Judges can spot a good sheep

Judges can spot a good sheep

He might have once sold a ram for $100,000 but high prices were not the highlight in Pete Wallace’s merino stud breeding career.

Central Otago

Sunshine on a cloudy day

Sunflowers cling to summer, even though autumn has started, in Ranfurly’s Charlemont St on a grey Maniototo afternoon yesterday.

Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine

Sir Ian, Jones to face off over gold mine

Let's get ready to rumble.
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Groups asked for mine proposal feedback

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Groups asked for mine proposal feedback

The fast-track expert panel overseeing a massive mining proposal in Central Otago has approached several environmental groups for feedback.
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Council tells Santana to remove tower

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Council tells Santana to remove tower

Santana is tearing down an illegal hilltop communications tower only a month after erecting it.

South Otago

The Otago Corrections Facility. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Smuggling by family alleged

The loved ones of an Otago Corrections Facility inmate may find their visiting rights revoked after being caught trying to smuggle in medication.

Meeting at Milton station led to 70-year romance

Meeting at Milton station led to 70-year romance

An unforgettable encounter at a South Otago railway station in 1953 marked the start of a long romance for a couple celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.
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Concern over levels of gravel in river

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Concern over levels of gravel in river

Some anglers are concerned lower fish numbers in the Mataura River, one of the world’s finest for brown trout, might be related to the levels of gravel in the river.
Swans and Bandits to continue rivalry

Swans and Bandits to continue rivalry

The two finalists have been found in the South Otago Cricket 40-over competition after two hard-fought semifinals last Saturday.

north otago

Lindis Pass crash kills one

A serious two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass has left one person dead and three others injured.

Water infrastructure examined

Water infrastructure examined

Wastewater and drinking water mains inspections are under way in Oamaru as part of the Waitaki District Council’s amended Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) .
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Another centenarian in the family

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Another centenarian in the family

Becoming a centenarian runs in Gladys McKenzie’s family.
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Waitaki tartan to take pride of place

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Waitaki tartan to take pride of place

When Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery reopens after its $7 million upgrade, a "labour of love" will take pride of place.