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Rescue and conservation pilot, firefighter, dies at 76

Te Anau pilot and community volunteer Bill Black has died.
School holiday rush ‘great morale boost’

"She's good news."

On the ropes: cable splicer on job at last

On the ropes: cable splicer on job at last

One of the world’s only specialist metal rope splicers has been hard at work in Queenstown, after gaining special permission to enter the country.
Emergency services kept busy by blazes

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.
Flights a chance to give airshow a boost

Flights a chance to give airshow a boost

Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow might have been shot down by the Covid-19 virus, but aircraft enthusiasts are being offered something of an alternative this year — a little bit...

queenstown

Skiers and boarders were excited to finally get up the slopes for 2020. Photo: Hugh Collins

Remarkables ski field opens with a roar

After a period of heavy doubt and uncertainty created by Covid-19, Queenstown's Remarkables ski field has officially roared into life.

Site above resort to be transformed

Site above resort to be transformed

After nearly two decades of discussion, work is about to start on a sweeping redevelopment of a hillside terrace above downtown Queenstown. Guy Williams looks at what the Queenstown...
On the ropes: cable splicer on job at last

On the ropes: cable splicer on job at last

One of the world’s only specialist metal rope splicers has been hard at work in Queenstown, after gaining special permission to enter the country.
Emergency services kept busy by blazes

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.

Wanaka

Mount Aspiring College. PHOTO: ODT FILES

School gains $33.5m redevelopment funds

Finally, some good news for Wanaka’s Mount Aspiring College.

Flights a chance to give airshow a boost

Flights a chance to give airshow a boost

Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow might have been shot down by the Covid-19 virus, but aircraft enthusiasts are being offered something of an alternative this year — a little bit...
Riding a wave of success

Riding a wave of success

Capturing a different perspective on a wave near Allans Beach on Otago Peninsula has won Wanaka student Oscar Hetherington the $10,000 top prize — ahead of 3000 New Zealand and Australian entries —...
Appeal dropped in breach of contract case

Appeal dropped in breach of contract case

Northlake Investments Ltd has abandoned its appeal against the High Court’s judgement in the case it took against the Wanaka Medical Centre last year, which was heard in Invercargill.

Central Otago

The silence of the lambs

As far as casting calls for extras go, this is unusual.

Swim centre pool heating upgrade likely

Swim centre pool heating upgrade likely

The Cromwell Swim Centre’s pool heating system is likely to be upgraded subject to council approval.
Skate park debate ends: trees to be removed

Skate park debate ends: trees to be removed

It is timber for cedar trees in Roxburgh’s King George Park following a pitched battle.
All grant funds given

All grant funds given

A grant application for $2500 for the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust has been declined by the Teviot Community Board due to lack of funds.

South Otago

NZ First MP hopes to make his mark in new electorate

WATCH: NZ First list MP Mark Patterson is putting his hand up for the Taieri seat with the boundary changes meaning his farm is now within the electorate.

Harassing sea lions unacceptable: Doc

Harassing sea lions unacceptable: Doc

A Kaka Point resident is shocked by the repeated harassment of visiting sea lions at the popular Catlins beach.
Fears township could be ‘shut down’ without urgent action

Fears township could be ‘shut down’ without urgent action

"Desperate" Waipori Falls residents believe their township could soon be "shut down" if authorities fail to take urgent action.
Result pleasing but more to do

Result pleasing but more to do

The Clutha District Council says it is satisfied with its latest ratepayer review, while acknowledging it has room for improvement.

north otago

Grant beyond budget refused

A grant to a group interested in ecological restoration in and around Cromwell has been declined because the requested funds exceeded budget.

Report shows swell in demand for irrigation

Report shows swell in demand for irrigation

A dry autumn helped the North Otago Irrigation Company pump out its third highest recorded volume of water to properties on its scheme since it was opened close to 14 years ago.
Omarama fire caught just in time

Omarama fire caught just in time

It was lucky a fire in the Wrinkly Rams in Omarama this morning was caught in time, its owner James Kerr says.
Zero rate increase declared as higher take expected from development

Zero rate increase declared as higher take expected from development

Waitaki district ratepayers will not face a rates rise this financial year, despite a 0.3% rise in the amount of rates to be collected by the Waitaki District Council.

southland

Te Anau pilot Bill Black died on Wednesday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Rescue and conservation pilot, firefighter, dies at 76

Te Anau pilot and community volunteer Bill Black has died.

2nd interim decision on plan received

2nd interim decision on plan received

A second interim decision on Environment Southland’s proposed Southland water and land plan has been received from the Environment Court.
Emergency services kept busy by blazes

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.
Council boss heading north to take up new role

Council boss heading north to take up new role

Southland District Council chief executive Steve Ruru has resigned.

Remarkables ski field opens with a roar

After a period of heavy doubt and uncertainty created by Covid-19, Queenstown's Remarkables ski field has officially roared into life.

Snow turns to heavy rain, warnings issued for South

Snow turns to heavy rain, warnings issued for South

A cold snap that plunged temperatures well into the negatives and snow across the country this week is moving on, but a dose of heavy rain is close behind.

On the ropes: cable splicer on job at last

NZSki staff pull the cable taut as specialist metal rope splicer Hannes Koller thrashes the...

On the ropes: cable splicer on job at last

One of the world’s only specialist metal rope splicers has been hard at work in Queenstown, after gaining special permission to enter the country.

The silence of the lambs

As far as casting calls for extras go, this is unusual.

Emergency services kept busy by blazes

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.

School holiday rush ‘great morale boost’

Ngai Tahu Tourism resumed Shotover Jet operations in Queenstown this week following the Covid-19...

School holiday rush ‘great morale boost’

"She's good news."

Rescue and conservation pilot, firefighter, dies at 76

Te Anau pilot and community volunteer Bill Black has died.

2nd interim decision on plan received

Jollies Hill in Southland in December. Photo: Environment Southland

2nd interim decision on plan received

A second interim decision on Environment Southland’s proposed Southland water and land plan has been received from the Environment Court.

School gains $33.5m redevelopment funds

Finally, some good news for Wanaka’s Mount Aspiring College.

Cannabis dealers had $130,000

Two men have admitted possession of cannabis for supply after a raid at a Queenstown backpackers last week, which uncovered more than $130,000 cash.

Flights a chance to give airshow a boost

Flights a chance to give airshow a boost

Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow might have been shot down by the Covid-19 virus, but aircraft enthusiasts are being offered something of an alternative this year — a little bit...

Council boss heading north to take up new role

Council boss heading north to take up new role

Southland District Council chief executive Steve Ruru has resigned.

Grant beyond budget refused

A grant to a group interested in ecological restoration in and around Cromwell has been declined because the requested funds exceeded budget.

Swim centre pool heating upgrade likely

Swim centre pool heating upgrade likely

The Cromwell Swim Centre’s pool heating system is likely to be upgraded subject to council approval.

Report shows swell in demand for irrigation

The Waitaki River at Waitaki Bridge. Photo by ODT.

Report shows swell in demand for irrigation

A dry autumn helped the North Otago Irrigation Company pump out its third highest recorded volume of water to properties on its scheme since it was opened close to 14 years ago.

Study to assess seismic hazard

Prof Mark Stirling working at the Hyde Fault near Middlemarch. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Study to assess seismic hazard

Southland could be New Zealand’s largest area of incomplete seismic fault information, but University of Otago researchers can now fill in the gaps after receiving a new Earthquake Commission (EQC)...

Fiordland expects Government will help with recovery

Peter Lyons fell in love with New Zealand after returning from his OE.

Fiordland expects Government will help with recovery

The Government will come to the rescue of struggling businesses in Fiordland, the chief executive of Southland’s regional development agency believes.

Skate park debate ends: trees to be removed

Skate park debate ends: trees to be removed

It is timber for cedar trees in Roxburgh’s King George Park following a pitched battle.

All grant funds given

Entrance to the Central Otago District Council building. Photo by ODT.

All grant funds given

A grant application for $2500 for the Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust has been declined by the Teviot Community Board due to lack of funds.

Site above resort to be transformed

Concept designs for the Lakeview site. IMAGES: SUPPLIED

Site above resort to be transformed

After nearly two decades of discussion, work is about to start on a sweeping redevelopment of a hillside terrace above downtown Queenstown. Guy Williams looks at what the Queenstown...

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