Loss of flights another blow for Wānaka patients
The loss of flights between Wānaka and Christchurch will be a blow for people who need to travel to Christchurch Hospital for treatment.
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Community perplexed by plans to relocate school
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Community perplexed by plans to relocate school
A school that has seen several generations of families through its doors for 140 years in Hawea Flat still has the threat of closure hanging over it.
New access to Clifton industrial area safer, more efficient
New access to Clifton industrial area safer, more efficient
Accessing Invercargill’s Clifton industrial area will be safer and more efficient from next week.
Munro stepping down due to diagnosis
Munro stepping down due to diagnosis
Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside due to her cancer diagnosis.
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End of Sounds Air route raises concerns
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End of Sounds Air route raises concerns
There is concern Sounds Air quitting Wanaka may open the way for plans to have larger planes flying in and out of the town.
Black ice and fog warning
Black ice and fog warning
Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes drivers are being warned to watch out for black ice and foggy patches while on the roads today.
Dairy to blame for Gore's water contamination - Greenpeace
Dairy to blame for Gore's water contamination - Greenpeace
Greenpeace has pointed the finger at dairy farmers for the contaminated drinking water in Gore as Environment Southland begins an investigation.
'Salt of the earth': Deceased fisherman reportedly Rick Murrell
'Salt of the earth': Deceased fisherman reportedly Rick Murrell
The fisherman found dead in a boat on Lake Manapouri is reportedly prominent Southland businessman Rick Murrell.
Water now safe to drink in Gore
Water now safe to drink in Gore
Gore District Council has lifted the do not drink notice on the township's water supply following a third day of testing beneath the national limit.
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
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Cup from 1909 returned to club
Back where it belongs — the original 1909 Oamaru Cup was yesterday returned to the Oamaru Jockey Club at its 150th anniversary of its cup day meeting in the North Otago town.
Notice still in place as levels dip
Notice still in place as levels dip
Gore's water woes appear to be coming to an end after a weekend without tap water for the town.
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Camping bylaw in spotlight
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Camping bylaw in spotlight
A freedom camping bylaw does not go far enough, according to several Wānaka locals and a councillor, who are calling for government intervention and stronger boundaries for loitering.
Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options
Marathon to proceed, but without 10km and half options
This year’s FreshChoice Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon will go ahead as planned, but without the proposed additional half-marathon and 10km options.
Mackenzie District mayor steps down as cancer worsens
Mackenzie District mayor steps down as cancer worsens
Mackenzie District Mayor Anne Munro is stepping aside due to her cancer diagnosis.
Sounds Air to drop Wānaka flight
Sounds Air to drop Wānaka flight
Sounds Air is cutting two regional services, including one to Wānaka, saying it is facing 'out of control' costs despite strong bookings.
Businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri
Southland businessman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri: reports
The fisherman found dead in a boat on Lake Manapouri overnight is reportedly prominent Southland businessman Rick Murrell.
‘Capturing value’ regional deal’s first priority
‘Capturing value’ regional deal’s first priority
"Capturing value" is the priority initiative of a new joint committee formed to negotiate a regional deal for Otago Central Lakes (OCL).
Having a blast
Having a blast
Nanna Tania Unahi came from Invercargill to share a sweet treat with family Connor, 3, Isla, 5, and their dad Ben Howie, of Balclutha, at the town’s first Midwinter Market at Cross Recreation...
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Publican to pay up after employee assaulted over ducklings
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Publican to pay up after employee assaulted over ducklings
Otira publican Lester Rowntree has been fined $26,000 after unsuccessfully appealing against an employee’s unjustified dismissal, a move described by the judge as "an abuse of process".
Coming up trips
Coming up trips
AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand expects to launch its new three-person swing — the first in the South Island — at the Kawarau Bridge, near Queenstown, in September.