Growing frustration over Westport flood scheme delay
A crucial part of Westport’s $25 million flood protection plan is on hold because the Department of Conservation is "overworked", West Coast Regional Councillors have heard.
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Library head retiring after 37-year career
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Library head retiring after 37-year career
A retiring library head says her 37-year career amid books came about entirely by chance.
Lightning strike knocks out power to Queenstown properties
Lightning strike knocks out power to Queenstown properties
Six addresses are out of power after a property got struck by lightning in Queenstown.
Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse
Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse
Invercargill parking wardens are working in pairs following an increase in bad behaviour after infringement fees went up.
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Concern over govt’s mixed messaging
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Concern over govt’s mixed messaging
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers said the government was doing little to engage with councils as it provided conflicted messaging.
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Engagement not same as consultation, Guardians say
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Engagement not same as consultation, Guardians say
Engagement does not mean consultation, a Lake Hāwea community group says, as Contact Energy promises it is doing its part in engaging with the locals.
Flooding closes key road in Queenstown
Flooding closes key road in Queenstown
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A key road in Queenstown is likely to be closed for several hours because of flooding as the area is hit with heavy rain.
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Alleged abuser ‘grandfatherly figure’
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Alleged abuser was ‘grandfatherly figure’
A prominent Otago man was "a grandfatherly figure" to a teenage boy he allegedly sexually abused, the complainant’s mother says.
Oamaru teen missing for more than two weeks
Oamaru teen missing for more than two weeks
A missing Oamaru teenager last seen more than two weeks ago may have headed to Dunedin or further south, police say.
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Southland ED staff levels equal-worst
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Southland ED staff levels equal-worst
A southern emergency department is the equal-worst understaffed in New Zealand, a report on nurses’ working conditions has revealed.
Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
A heritage group has distanced itself from its former president, who has spoken out against a proposed open-cast gold mine in Central Otago.
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'Bring it on': Local speaks in support of mine
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'Bring it on': Local speaks in support of mine
A group opposing a proposed open-cast mine in Central Otago has been accused of nimbyism and being out of touch with the majority of the community.
Interactive learning
Interactive learning
Oamaru Penguins unveiled its revamped visitor exhibition yesterday.
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Experienced darts player ready for World Cup event
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Experienced darts player ready for World Cup event
A veteran of the darts game will once again take to the world stage, with a casual demeanour masking a breadth of experience and competitive spirit.
Setback in bid to resolve leak issues
Setback in bid to resolve leak issues
Owners of apartments in Queenstown’s Oaks Shores complex have suffered another legal setback in their quest to resolve its leaky issues.
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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
Central Otago District Council’s chief executive has disputed a mayoral candidate’s claim that mining royalties could put an end to rates bills for residents.
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‘You were encouraging that': accused sex abuser
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‘You were encouraging that', accused says in intercepted call
An intercepted phone call captured a prominent Otago man apologising for alleged sexual abuse but claiming the teenager had encouraged it.
Tug sent to tow stricken oil tanker near Stewart Island
Tug sent to tow stricken oil tanker near Stewart Island
An open-ocean tugboat has started towing a stricken oil and chemical tanker off the coast of Stewart Island back to the mainland.
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Mayoral candidate’s comments ‘alarmist’
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Mayoral candidate’s comments ‘alarmist’
A Waitaki mayoral candidate has been labelled "alarmist" for saying the new council should get a say in whether to extend chief executive Alex Parmley’s employment.
India adventure supporting NZ aviation history
India adventure supporting NZ aviation history
A young Gore man’s love for adventure is taking him across India in a tuk tuk and helping keep one of New Zealand’s famous planes flying southern skies.