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Concern talks with mining giant secret
Concerns have been raised that council negotiations with a gold mining giant over access to Central Otago conservation land are being held in secret.
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Council votes to reintroduce kerbside recycling bins
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Council votes to reintroduce kerbside recycling bins
Get your bins out, Gore, kerbside recycling will be back in November, after a five-year hiatus.
Radar out for ‘extended period’
Radar out for ‘extended period’
A destructive lightning bolt — strong enough to power an average home for two years — has knocked out Metservice’s rain radar in Hokitika for some time.
Crowning glory
Crowning glory
Celebrating their titles in the Alexandra Blossom Festival senior queens competition are winner Raelene Cavanagh (left) and runner-up Susan Rowsell.
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Football going ‘gangbusters’
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Football going ‘gangbusters’
Despite humble beginnings, football in Central Otago is going "absolutely gangbusters" as interest in the beautiful game soars.
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Record 538 objections to Otago liquor store
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Record 538 objections to Otago liquor store
Plans for the first standalone liquor store in a tiny Central Otago community have sparked a record-breaking community backlash.
Second cancer diagnosis terminal
Second cancer diagnosis terminal
An Invercargill man who had planned for his death from cancer was given another chance at life before being hit with a second diagnosis.
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Grounded at the age of 80
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Grounded at the age of 80
An octogenarian who helped bring Sounds Air to Wānaka is one of 10 people who will lose their jobs when the regional airline departs the resort town at the weekend.
Planners tackle hazards chapter of ‘One Plan’
Planners tackle hazards chapter of ‘One Plan’
Council and iwi leaders agonising over the West Coast "One Plan" have tackled what planners describe as its most complicated and emotive chapter — the one on natural hazards.
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Mate’s life honoured by pairs tournament
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Mate’s life honoured by pairs tournament
Sean O’Neill and Rusty McDonald were respected rivals for more than 30 years.
Ferry services expanded
Ferry services expanded
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.
Heavy rain for Otago lakes, snow to affect Milford Rd
Heavy rain for Otago lakes, snow to affect Milford Rd
More heavy rain may be on the way for Otago headwaters and snow is set to affect the Milford Road for the rest of the week.
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Online post in support of mine deleted
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Online post in support of mine deleted
Shane Jones’ right-hand man has been slapped down by his government department for calling on NZ media to report a "community truth" that most people support a proposed Central Otago open-cast mine.
Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead
Neighbour fears for future of business: Solar farm gets go-ahead
An “absolutely devastated” Central Otago business owner says they will be forced to close after the approval of a massive solar farm.
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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
Resources Minister Shane Jones says he will not stand for any "local extortion" to secure a larger share of potential mining royalties.
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Options, costs for erosion-prone road outlined
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Options, costs for erosion-prone road outlined
Reopening a much-loved coastal road south of Oamaru will cost twice as much as closing it.
Invercargill's new bronze dogs prove contentious
Invercargill's new bronze dogs prove contentious
Two bronze labrador sculptures will be placed in downtown Invercargill, despite strong arguments against their new home.
International dark sky recognition for Naseby
International dark sky recognition for Naseby
After a decade of hard work, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement.
Flower viewing for hospice
Flower viewing for hospice
Leah McDowall and Winnie Wallace, 9 months, view magnolia "Felix Jury" in Paterson Park and Gardens, Waikaka, on Sunday.
Conditions challenging for adventure race
Conditions challenging for adventure race
More than 800 women rafted, hiked, biked and orienteered their way around Glenorchy during the 19th Spring Challenge, established as the first women’s adventure race.