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Crowds out in sun for Blossom Festival
Crowds out in sun for Blossom Festival
The 60th birthday celebration of the country's longest-running festival was outstanding.
More power to the mainland
More power to the mainland
On the 60th anniversary of the Roxburgh Dam, reporter Jono Edwards and videographer Craig Baxter take a look inside the colossal structure.
Old hands, new technology powerful combo
Old hands, new technology powerful combo
In a huge mechanism like the Roxburgh Dam, parts are bound to occasionally fail.
Small generators fear reform would see them ‘snaffled up’
Small generators fear reform would see them ‘snaffled up’
Irrigators could be "caught in the crossfire" if proposed power reforms go ahead, a meeting in Cromwell was told yesterday.
Sausage sizzle gives back
Sausage sizzle gives back
Korban Craigie (10) is given a free sausage by Renee Thompson at the Catlins Area School yesterday as part of a "give back to the community" by local business owners.
Escaped mental health patient back in facility
Escaped mental health patient back in facility
A mental health patient is back in a secure facility, in Timaru, after escaping from a mental health institution in Invercargill on Monday morning.
Festive evening sets the scene
Festive evening sets the scene
As curtain-raisers go, last night’s events set the tone perfectly for today’s 60th Alexandra Blossom Festival procession.
Research, action needed on lake snow: Lawton
Research, action needed on lake snow: Lawton
In the Otago Daily Times yesterday, candidates for the Otago Regional Council described what they would do, if elected, to combat lake snow in Lakes Wanaka, Wakatipu and Hawea.
Subdivision name recalls site’s history
Subdivision name recalls site’s history
A new subdivision in North Balclutha was officially given the name "Plantation Heights" by Clutha district councillors this week.
Pair may be on street by Thursday
Pair may be on street by Thursday
If Bob O’Connor and Peter MacKay cannot find a rental house by this Thursday, they will be out on the streets, they say.
Housing cost out of reach
Housing cost out of reach
As the number of million-dollar house sales in Queenstown Lakes spirals, Tracey Roxburgh asks what ordinary folk are to do.
‘Vicious cycle’ and little relief in sight
‘Vicious cycle’ and little relief in sight
Roost mortgage adviser Mark Pullar describes Queenstown-Lakes as a "conundrum"; his colleague, Toby Stanley, says it’s a "vicious cycle" — and there is no easy fix.
Trust adapts to altered situation
Trust adapts to altered situation
Stephen Brent does not mince words when he is asked about the housing market in Queenstown.
Coconut, bathmats clog Queenstown's sewer system
Coconut, bathmats clog Queenstown's sewer system
Unusual items have been blocking Queenstown's sewer systems lately, with a soggy bathmat being the latest.
Harambe seeks Invercargill votes
Harambe seeks Invercargill votes
A world-renowned gorilla wants a say on how Invercargill is run according to election hoardings.
$46m appeal win over Queenstown build
$46m appeal win over Queenstown build
Asian investors who refused to settle on Queenstown apartments during the global financial crisis have won a landmark $46 million case.
French hitcher could face more charges
French hitcher could face more charges
The French hitchhiker arrested after a meltdown while marooned with his thumb out in a tiny West Coast town has arrived at Christchurch District Court.
Body found on Fiordland beach
Body found on Fiordland beach
The body of a 68-year-old Te Anau man was recovered following a short search on the Fiordland coast last night.
Rising young sports star farewelled
Rising young sports star, 'mate' to many farewelled
Around 1000 mourners gathered in Palmerston yesterday to farewell a rising Otago sports star, a young man many said they were proud to call ''mate''.