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Event to celebrate comics attracts hundreds

One thousand comic books were given away this weekend in Invercargill as part of the celebrations marking international Free Comic Book Day.
First big snowfall hits the slopes

As the first snow of the season settled in white blankets across the mountains around Queenstown, Coronet Peak did not waste a second getting its snowmaking guns cranking.

Review aims to cut rates increase

Review aims to cut rates increase

The Invercargill City Council will review its expenditure with the aim of reducing a proposed rates increase following criticism from ratepayers.
Interest in building new school on site

Interest in building new school on site

Provision is being made for a second high school in the Wakatipu, pegged to open in 2030 — around the same time as Wakatipu High School (WHS) is likely to hit full capacity.
5 affordable homes soon to be offer

5 affordable homes soon to be offer

The number of affordable homes in Wanaka is set to increase by five, with expressions of interest being sought soon.

queenstown

Interest in building new school on site

Provision is being made for a second high school in the Wakatipu, pegged to open in 2030 — around the same time as Wakatipu High School (WHS) is likely to hit full capacity.

First big snowfall hits the slopes

First big snowfall hits the slopes

As the first snow of the season settled in white blankets across the mountains around Queenstown, Coronet Peak did not waste a second getting its snowmaking guns cranking.
Hub aims to connect young with Maori culture

Hub aims to connect young with Maori culture

A new hub for rangatahi (young people) has opened in Queenstown.
Council staff growth better services plan

Council staff growth better services plan

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is proposing to axe four positions, and create 28 new ones.

Wanaka

NZ snowsports Olympians enjoy warm Wanaka welcome home and parade

Wanaka turned on the sunshine yesterday as the nation’s Winter Olympians, Winter Paralympians, and other top snow sports athletes paraded through town in a celebration of their homecoming from the...

5 affordable homes soon to be offer

5 affordable homes soon to be offer

The number of affordable homes in Wanaka is set to increase by five, with expressions of interest being sought soon.
Chathams workhorse flies into retirement

Chathams workhorse flies into retirement

A fast-flying, 65-year-old Convair aircraft and former lifeline for the Chatham Island economy has been retired to Wanaka and is now on display at the National Transport and Toy Museum, near Luggate.
'Emotional': One of NZ's oldest passenger planes completes final flight

'Emotional': One of NZ's oldest passenger planes completes final flight

One of New Zealand's oldest passenger planes still in service, a Convair 580 owned by Air Chathams, has completed its very last flight.

Central Otago

Rory McLellan has a bird’s-eye view of demolition at the former Shooters Bar site from the...

Demolition under way, entertainment hub to be built

Work has begun on a multifunctional entertainment and hospitality training hub in Tarbert St, Alexandra, although the original plans have been altered slightly.

King of Central MX draws 240

King of Central MX draws 240

Adrenaline and dirt reigned supreme at the King of Central MX yesterday.
Update on $4b Lake Onslow project expected

Update on $4b Lake Onslow project expected next month

The Energy Minister is expected to provide an update next month on whether a $4 billion pumped hydro storage in Central Otago might be feasible.
Broken bridges taking toll on community

Broken bridges taking toll on community

Is it a bridge too far? That's the question a group of Maniototo residents are asking after being left in limbo since flooding early last year wiped out one bridge and forced the closure of two others.

South Otago

Fire crews were called to the scene about 5.30am today. Photo: Nick Brook

Fire destroys vacant house in Milton

Police are investigating after fire destroyed a vacant house in Milton.

Council again stays under rates-rise cap

Council again stays under rates-rise cap

The Clutha District Council will not exceed its rates cap, despite this week approving nearly $7 million in funding for annual plan projects.
Missing Balclutha woman found safe and well

Missing Balclutha woman found safe and well

An elderly Balclutha woman has been found safe and well following her disappearance last night.
Information covering coast provided in new layby

Information covering coast provided in new layby

Visitors to the Catlins have a new place to stop and stretch their legs before exploring.

north otago

Colourful anti-bullying message

Breen Construction staff (from left) Lahni Hivafa, Lenny Varu and Juni Fakatoufifita proudly wear pink shirts in support of an anti-bullying movement.

Shaping the slopes for world’s champions

Shaping the slopes for world’s champions

Snowmaking has taken Ohau Snow Fields mountain manager Craig Ovenden all over the world.
Joint effort to continue business awards ‘a no-brainer’

Joint effort to continue business awards ‘a no-brainer’

Business South is getting ready to celebrate Waitaki businesses.
MSD offices closing for renovations

MSD offices closing for renovations

Oamaru's Ministry of Social Development/Work and Income’s offices are set to close for about a month while building improvements are under way.

southland

Ryan Howden proudly shows the robot he built as part of the workshop ‘‘Build your own robot! —...

‘Awesome’: children to learn how to build, programme robots

Invercargill pupil Ryan Howden spends a lot of his spare time building things with Lego.

Review aims to cut rates increase

Review aims to cut rates increase

The Invercargill City Council will review its expenditure with the aim of reducing a proposed rates increase following criticism from ratepayers.
Event to celebrate comics attracts hundreds

Event to celebrate comics attracts hundreds

One thousand comic books were given away this weekend in Invercargill as part of the celebrations marking international Free Comic Book Day.
Plea for better connection

Plea for better connection

Part of Stewart Island’s charm is the feeling of disconnection from the rest of the world.

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