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'There’s poisons in that land': Couple in property stoush with council
A former Wānaka couple are fighting the Queenstown Lakes District Council in court over the ownership of land set to become the town’s new sport and recreation hub.
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All Otago to have lidar mapping
All Otago to have lidar mapping
The whole of Otago will soon be covered by lidar (light detection and ranging) ground mapping.
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NZSki links with Chinese indoor snow resort company
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NZSki links with Chinese indoor snow resort company
Skifield company NZSki has signed a strategic partnership with Chinese indoor ski resort operator Sunac-BonSki, marking one of the most significant international agreements in New Zealand’s ski...
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IT breakdown put nurses at risk: NZNO
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IT breakdown put nurses at risk: NZNO
The safety of mental health nurses was compromised after an IT system breakdown in Southland Hospital led to alarm systems not working on an overcrowded ward.
Three injured in crash
Three injured in crash
Three people were injured in a crash that closed part of a Canterbury highway yesterday.
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Report: discharge will degrade water
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Report: discharge will degrade water
The discharge of treated wastewater into Queenstown’s Shotover River for the next five years will degrade the water quality of the river, but serious harm to aquatic life is unlikely, a new report...
Retiree loses house, possessions in fire
Retiree loses house, possessions in fire
An East Otago man has been "set back 30 years" after his uninsured container home was destroyed by fire.
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Party vibes in Otago’s top sex toy suburb
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Party vibes, swinging times: Otago’s top sex toy suburbs revealed
A wealthy Queenstown suburb named the top buyer of sex toys in Otago must throw some "interesting parties", the local mayor says.
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Xmas trail ‘bigger, better’
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Xmas trail ‘bigger, better’
Thrills, chills and festive delights await discovery in West Otago this month, as a local group redoubles its Christmas spirit on a local nature trail.
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‘Nature gallery’ shutting, citing rent cost
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‘Nature gallery’ shutting, citing rent cost
Another independent retailer is leaving Queenstown’s central business area.
'Million dollars of damage': Trucks torched in suspicious Invercargill fire
'Million dollars of damage': Trucks torched in suspicious Invercargill fire
Police are investigating a suspicious fire which damaged four vehicles at Invercargill’s Queens Park in the early hours of this morning.
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.
Work starts to complete trail link; due to open Feb 2027
Work starts to complete trail link; due to open Feb 2027
After years of planning and preparation, the Roxburgh Gorge Trail is finally on track to become a fully connected 33km route, linking Alexandra and Roxburgh.
Whoosh pitches ‘Uber in the skies’
Whoosh pitches ‘Uber in the skies’
The gloves are starting to slip off in the fight for which aerial mass rapid transport (MRT) system will best solve Queenstown’s traffic woes.
Hydro lakes full, water to be spilt from Pukaki
Hydro lakes full, water to be spilt from Pukaki
The hydro lakes are full and Meridian Energy is set to spill water from Lake Pukaki.
$500k grant towards ‘modern, flexible’ hub approved
$500k grant towards ‘modern, flexible’ hub approved
Lake Hāwea will have a new multi-purpose facility thanks to a $500,000 grant from the Central Lakes Trust.
Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents
Regional council reform plans of concern to Ahuriri residents
The government’s plan to scrap regional councils has sparked fresh concern that nearly 2000 Waitaki Valley residents could be stranded in political limbo.
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Highlanders lift young spirits with visit
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Highlanders lift young spirits with visit
The Highlanders rugby squad brought some much-needed sunshine to South Otago after recent massive storm damage and long power outages throughout the area.
Highway fully open after crash near Clinton
Highway fully open after crash near Clinton
State Highway 93 was down to one lane for a time after a crash near Clinton in South Otago this morning.
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La Niña to bring drier and warmer summer
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La Niña to bring drier and warmer summer
Break out the barbecues and the sunscreen — summer in the South is shaping up to be warmer and drier than average.