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Break offered to those affected by attacks

The Wanaka community is coming together to offer those most affected by last month's terror attacks in Christchurch the chance to escape and enjoy some time in the Upper Clutha.
Minister opens new Maniototo Hospital

The hard work of Maniototo residents was acknowledged by the Health Minister and community leaders at yesterday's opening of the new Maniototo Hospital in Ranfurly.
Fords ford ford

Watching the perfectly preserved soft tops and big wheels of the Ford Model A roll past at Walter Peak, it was easy to imagine life on the road in a different era.

Specialist police team investigating Summerland crash

Specialist police team investigating Summerland crash

Police have confirmed this morning the commercial vehicle safety team is investigating a crash involving a Summerland Express Freight truck.
'Appalling' thefts left no money for mother's funeral

'Appalling' thefts left no money for mother's funeral

The offending of an Oamaru woman who committed an "appalling'' act of dishonesty left her late mother's estate destitute and unable to pay for her funeral, the District Court has been told.
Festival trust seeks demolition

Festival trust seeks demolition

The Bluff Oyster Festival Trust says it would love to save the Club Hotel building, but questions who would pay for it, as it does not have enough funds.

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queenstown

Short film shot in Otago racks up accolades

A freak snow storm and last-minute location changes felt like the beginning of the end in Benn Jae’s journey to shoot an award-winning short film.

Couple put through the hoops

Couple put through the hoops

The financially-stretched owners of Queenstown’s aerial silks and hoops studio have pulled the pin, leaving 100-plus students hanging.
Three car crash near Queenstown

Three car crash near Queenstown

The occupants of three cars involved in a nose-to-tail crash south of Kingston have escaped injury.
Two SHAs declined, one approved

Two SHAs declined, one approved

Queentown's councillors have drawn a line in the sand over development on Ladies Mile, and sent a strong message to the NZ Transport Agency, over concerns about traffic and transport infrastructure.

Wanaka

Break offered to those affected by attacks

The Wanaka community is coming together to offer those most affected by last month's terror attacks in Christchurch the chance to escape and enjoy some time in the Upper Clutha.

Veterans Brass Band to visit

Veterans Brass Band to visit

Wanaka's Anzac Day commemorations will have special guests this year.
Decision on rescue centre soon

Decision on rescue centre soon

The fate of a proposed marine rescue centre for Coastguard Wanaka Lakes will be decided at a full council meeting tomorrow.
Prospects suit shooters

Prospects suit shooters

Prospects for the May 4 opening of the duck-shooting season appear to be better than last year, although ponds in some parts of Otago lack water.

Central Otago

A Summerland freight truck in a ditch after it crashed at the bottom of Cluden Hill in the Lindis...

Specialist police team investigating Summerland crash

Police have confirmed this morning the commercial vehicle safety team is investigating a crash involving a Summerland Express Freight truck.

Minister opens new Maniototo Hospital

Minister opens new Maniototo Hospital

The hard work of Maniototo residents was acknowledged by the Health Minister and community leaders at yesterday's opening of the new Maniototo Hospital in Ranfurly.
WoolOn entries urged

WoolOn entries urged

Designers are being urged to lodge their final entries for this year's WoolOn Creative Fashion Event.
Proposed airport site 'would destroy us'

Proposed airport site 'would destroy us'

John Harris and Marilyn Duxson, of Maori Point Wines, do not welcome the idea that one day planes might land where their 6.5ha of grapes are growing.

South Otago

Otago prison 'working effectively' despite shortcomings

A new report on the Otago Corrections Facility highlights problems with healthcare and accommodation, but Corrections say the jail is "working effectively".

Mixed reaction to planned tree removals

Mixed reaction to planned tree removals

Some Tapanui residents are unhappy with council plans to give roadside trees near their homes the chop.
Water metering under consideration for Tapanui

Water metering under consideration for Tapanui

Near-drought conditions in Clutha are not just affecting rural areas, it has emerged.
Sadness at father's loss in accident

Sadness at father's loss in accident

A daughter has spoken of her loss after a road accident near Milton on Friday.

north otago

District to host orienteers for big event

New Zealand's top orienteering event comes to North Otago for the first time over Easter, bringing with it more than 500 competitors.

'Appalling' thefts left no money for mother's funeral

'Appalling' thefts left no money for mother's funeral

The offending of an Oamaru woman who committed an "appalling'' act of dishonesty left her late mother's estate destitute and unable to pay for her funeral, the District Court has been told.
Drone operator put 'out of business'

Drone operator put 'out of business'

An Oamaru drone operator says he's essentially ''out of business'' after it was revealed unmanned aircraft cannot be flown within a 4km radius of Oamaru Hospital unless strict CAA rules are adhered to.
Reconfiguration of hospital to take months

Reconfiguration of hospital to take months

Layout changes at Oamaru Hospital will likely be staged over a period of three months, a document from Waitaki District Health Services to hospital staff says.

southland

About 64 breeding whio have been found during surveying of a security site for the blue ducks....

Whio ducks make a comeback in Fiordland

A nationally vulnerable duck species is making a comeback following a programme to curb predators in Fiordland.

Open fire season to begin in South

Open fire season to begin in South

The Southern district restricted fire season is set to move to an open fire season this Friday.
Gore gets Government millions

Gore gets Government millions

A Government injection of $3.7 million towards helping Gore's youth and honouring the region's history has been announced by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones today.
Festival trust seeks demolition

Festival trust seeks demolition

The Bluff Oyster Festival Trust says it would love to save the Club Hotel building, but questions who would pay for it, as it does not have enough funds.

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