Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals
The 60th annual Waikouaiti Rodeo is extra special this year.
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Work on new station begins
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Work on new station begins
After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.
Paid parking changes put on hold
Paid parking changes put on hold
Community blow-back has led to a pause of big changes to Oamaru’s paid parking.
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Planned art school clears first hurdle
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Planned art school clears first hurdle
South Star School has passed its first test with flying colours.
SH90 closed overnight due to flooding
SH90 closed overnight due to flooding
State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi in South Otago is expected to remain closed overnight due to flooding.
Arrowtown home damaged in roof fire
Arrowtown home damaged in roof fire
An Arrowtown home has been significantly damaged after a fire set ‘‘the whole roof’’ ablaze, firefighters say.
Hardship leads to wholesome career change
Hardship leads to wholesome career change
Hilary Rose Smith, the former nurse of nine years to Sir Tim Wallis, knows well that life can change very quickly.
Homicide inquiry after woman dies at Clutha property
Homicide inquiry after woman dies at Clutha property
A homicide inquiry is under way after the death of a woman at a Clutha property. A man has critical injuries.
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New Moke Lake booking requirement blindsides camper
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New Moke Lake booking requirement blindsides camper
The unannounced introduction of an online booking system for the popular Moke Lake campground near Queenstown has caught at least one would-be camper unawares.
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Board of directors sought for WaiSouth
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Board of directors sought for WaiSouth
The Queenstown Lakes district’s Three Waters company has a name.
One week left for speed-change submissions
One week left for speed-change submissions
Public submission on changes to speeds along North Otago’s coastal State Highway 1 finish next week.
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'Completely renovated' luxury lodge up for sale
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'Completely renovated' luxury lodge up for sale
After 16 years hosting famous actors, singers, politicians and ultra-wealthy tourists, the Oamaru couple behind the town’s luxurious Pen-y-bryn luxury lodge are selling up.
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Call made to bring NZ aviation history home
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Call made to bring NZ aviation history home
They have carried the Beatles and the Queen to New Zealand but now sit endangered on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest and in Alaska, North Carolina and Cuba.
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Meeting to share views on community shuttle trial
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Meeting to share views on community shuttle trial
The Oamaru-Palmerston community shuttle trial has been going "extremely well" and now the organisers are looking for feedback on how it can improve.
SH6 reopens after slip, more work needed
SH6 reopens after slip, more work needed
SH6 between Lake Hawea and Makarora has reopened after rocks fell on the road and more work will be needed at the site, NZTA says.
What happened to Zed after their hit?
What happened to Zed after their hit?
Renegade Fighter and all between, New Zealand band Zed is resurging, writes Olivia Caldwell.
Break-ins prompt call to lock homes, vehicles
Break-ins prompt call to lock homes, vehicles
Wānaka Police are urging people to lock their homes and vehicles as the latest string of break-ins happened over the weekend in Hawea.
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Agencies slam ‘unrealistic’ fast-track bid for Otago gold mine
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Agencies slam ‘unrealistic’ fast-track bid for Otago gold mine
Rūnaka and councils are pushing back on Santana's fast-track Bendigo gold mine plan, warning of major environmental risks and lambasting it for poor planning.
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Pensioner left stranded after car set alight
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Pensioner left stranded after car set alight
A newly retired Gore man has been left stranded after his uninsured car was torched this week in a suspected arson.
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Mixed reaction to McDonald’s consent
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Mixed reaction to McDonald’s consent
Wanaka will take a Big Mac but, please, no side of rubbish, residents say.