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    Nigel Hewitson says a housing development has affected his poultry farm. PHOTO: NINA TAPU

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    Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation

    Tisbury poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson is calling for faster action on a council investigation into the impact of a nearby housing development

    ‘Worrying issues’ about proposed goldmine raised

    ‘Worrying issues’ about proposed goldmine raised

    Sustainable Tarras is holding public meetings in Dunedin and Wānaka next week to address "numerous very worrying issues" about a fast-track application for a goldmine in Central Otago.

    Group asks MP to help get speed limit reversed

    Miles Anderson. Photo: supplied

    Group asks MP to help get speed limit reversed

    Efforts to keep a lower speed limit in place across the Waitaki bridge have found an ally.

    SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house

    Southlanders have made their voices heard on how they want the district council to deal with its...

    SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house

    A southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.

    Surface flooding in Central Otago as snow melts

    Surface flooding in Central Otago as snow melts

    Melting snow is raising river and creek levels leading to surface flooding and road closures in Central Otago.

    Alexandra Lotto winner dead after downward spiral into drugs

    Australian Josh Winslet was living in Central Otago when he won big. Photo: Facebook

    Alexandra Lotto winner dead after downward spiral into drugs

    The former boss of an Alexandra plumber who died after squandering a life-changing multimillion Lotto win on drugs remembers the man as having a ‘‘bright future’’ until he won the money.

    Queenstown open for skiing action on Saturday

    Coronet Peak staffer Ashlea Fahmy celebrates the start of winter at the skifield. PHOTO: NZSKI

    Queenstown open for skiing action on Saturday

    It is not too shabby for an opening day.

    'Mindless spending on never-ending roadworks'

    Dave Wallace. Photo: supplied

    Majority dissatisfied with council: survey

    Only 17% of Queenstown residents think the local council makes decisions in the best interests of the district, a survey has revealed.

    Wānaka section sells for $3.5m

    Nestled in one of Wānaka’s most coveted locations, 6 Tiffany Lane sold for $3.5million. PHOTO:...

    Wānaka section sells for $3.5m

    A $3.5 million view on Wānaka’s Tiffany Lane has sold — and that is without a house.

    Cultures on show at Matariki event

    Dancers become a blur of colour as the Clutha Filipino Society celebrates the fellowship of...

    Cultures on show at Matariki event

    Clutha is celebrating Matariki in style next Thursday, giving South Otago people the opportunity to take a deep dive into the district’s diverse cultures.

    WDC after more public transport in region

    The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

    WDC after more public transport in region

    Oamaru commuters wanting to catch a bus to Dunedin will have to wait at least three more years under draft regional transport plans but the region’s politicians want funding for even more transport...

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    Sex workers battle Queenstown strip shows

    Photo: Getty Images

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    Sex workers battle Queenstown strip shows

    A sex workers’ collective is calling for a new Queenstown bar featuring strip shows to be shut down as it is not operating under an "adult entertainment" liquor licence.

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    Award-winning Oamaru restaurant hired teens with no contract

    Cucina owners Yanina and Pablo Tacchini. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Award-winning Oamaru restaurant hired teens with no contract

    An award-winning Oamaru restaurant must pay two teenagers $500 each after they were employed with no contract.

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    Negative impacts if lake lowered: expert

    Guardians of Lake Hāwea spokesman Geoff Kernick at the lake yesterday. Photo: Rawan Saadi

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    Negative impacts if lake lowered: expert

    Lake Hāwea will have dust issues and its water quality, fishery, plant life and ecology will degrade if Contact Energy’s fast-track approval to lower the lake goes ahead.

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    ‘Pea soup’ fog prevents transport of tank

    A large tank starts its journey from Invercargill to Dunedin on Monday. However, thick fog halted...

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    ‘Pea soup’ fog prevents transport of tank

    Fog tanked the transport of a 350,000-litre stainless steel water tank from Invercargill to Dunedin on Monday evening.

    Call for tourism infrastructure focus

    Mat Woods. Photo: supplied

    Call for tourism infrastructure focus

    A Queenstown tourism leader is calling for a greater focus on infrastructure funding over tourism promotion as the government looks to increase visitor demand.

    Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome

    Mayor Glyn Lewers. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome

    A slew of court orders relating to the operation of Queenstown’s Shotover wastewater treatment plant, and a replacement for its failed disposal system, is a "pragmatic" outcome, the mayor says.

    Paddler safe and well after upturned kayak found on lake

    The upturned kayak was found on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: NZ Police

    Paddler safe and well after upturned kayak found on lake

    Police have reported a happy ending after an upturned kayak was found floating on Lake Te Anau yesterday.

    SH8 closed again owing to snow

    SH8 closed again owing to snow

    State Highway 8 in Canterbury is closed again tonight after an earlier closure that ended this afternoon.

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    Tiny Otago school says govt won't return $50k

    Rachel Napier. Photo: Richard Davison

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    Tiny Otago school says govt won't return $50k

    Supporters of a recently closed Catlins school say the Ministry of Education is refusing to return at least $50,000 of unspent community funds to the community.
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