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Budget rates relief ‘necessary’
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Budget rates relief ‘necessary’
Rates relief for potentially hundreds of Waitaki senior citizens through Budget 2025, is "timely and necessary", Age Concern Otago says.
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Centenarian ‘good fella to be around’
Centenarian ‘good fella to be around’
"Take things as they come."
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Light show’s new iteration on its way
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Light show’s new iteration on its way
A nature park by day, a light show by night. Queenstown’s Kiwi Park is hosting a "whimsical" iteration of the popular Luma light show which ran in the gardens for the past 10 years.
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‘Pike River’ trailer released, first screening in Sydney
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‘Pike River’ trailer released, first screening in Sydney
Greymouth is set to host the New Zealand premiere of the upcoming Pike River film this October, although it will screen first at the Sydney Film Festival next week.
Watch: Snow in Naseby ahead of chilly weekend
Care urged as winter takes hold on southern roads
Snow has been settling in the central Otago town of Naseby ahead of a warning to motorists of wintry conditions over the long weekend.
‘Damaging’ gales to buffet South
‘Damaging’ gales to buffet South
MetService has upgraded its wind watch to a warning for Dunedin and the lower South Island from 3pm today, forecasting severe gale southwesterlies gusting to 130km/h in exposed places.
Red convertible 'sped away' at time of Southland arson
Red convertible 'sped away' at time of Southland arson
A red BMW convertible was seen speeding from an isolated Southland town at the time of a suspected arson which destroyed a property.
Lack of funding for care service 'breaks my heart'
Lack of funding for care service 'breaks my heart'
It is seven months since Queenstown girl Meila Davis died of an aggressive bone cancer. She was just 13.
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Councillors split over Te Mana o te Wai
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Councillors split over Te Mana o te Wai
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has welcomed consultation on national freshwater policies, but some councillors pushed back against Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, who said previous provisions...
Councillor springs to defence of Trump
Councillor springs to defence of Trump
If Donald Trump ever found himself on the West Coast, he could count on at least one fan to roll out the regional council welcome mat.
Cargo ship may be months in berth
Cargo ship may be months in berth
A bulk cargo ship — under investigation for a boiler explosion last weekend — may be stuck in Bluff for some months.
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Wapiti presence key for park: advocates
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Wapiti presence key for park: advocates
Eliminating wapiti from Fiordland National Park will end up destroying the park, a backer of the exotic breed says.
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‘Mind-boggling’ volume of books for sale
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‘Mind-boggling’ volume of books for sale
There are enough books in the Scottish Hall in Invercargill for every man, woman and child in the city, the annual book sale organiser says.
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Costumes key to society’s next show
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Costumes key to society’s next show
The costume takes centre stage in a new South Otago show next week.
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Trees may be replaced in reserve
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Trees may be replaced in reserve
Wilding trees infesting a reserve on Queenstown Hill could be felled and replaced with native and exotic species.
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Chill no deterrent to busking songbirds from schools
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Chill no deterrent to busking songbirds from schools
Yesterday's weather at the "Freeze Ya Bits Off" busking competition in Gore helped the annual event live up to its name, with chilly temperatures making it a real test for the buskers.
Luma in a new light
Luma in a new light
A nature park by day, Queenstown’s Kiwi Park’s hosting from tomorrow night a "whimsical" iteration of the popular Luma light show which ran in the Gardens for the past 10 years.
Congestion-busting contenders
Congestion-busting contenders
Two fully electric aerial transportation system providers pitched themselves as solutions to Queenstown’s chronic traffic congestion problems at this week’s Electrify Queenstown event.
Trust’s heart pump plea
Trust’s heart pump plea
Queenstown's helicopter rescue service needs some help to keep hearts beating in an emergency.
Hospo industry recognised
Hospo industry recognised
The best of Queenstown hospo will find out next month if they’re the best in the country.