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    Councillor expresses concern over review cost

    Paul Morris. Photo: file

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    Councillor expresses concern over review cost

    After double-digit rates rises in recent years, a review of the Central Otago’s rating system may yet result in no changes at all, councillors have been told.

    Sir Tim remembered fondly as 'man of the people'

    The audience at Invercargill's Civic Theatre for Sir Tim Shadbolt's public funeral today. Photo:...

    Sir Tim remembered fondly as 'man of the people'

    Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered as a man of the people who could lift the spirits of those around him.

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    Visitor numbers strain capacity

    Julie Muir. Photos: ODT files

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    Visitor numbers strain capacity

    Water shortages have become as much a part of Naseby summers as long, sunny days when visitors flock to the village.

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    Help vital in getting show on road

    Wānaka A&P Show volunteer manager Tasha Wadeson is still on the lookout for more volunteers...

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    Help vital in getting show on road

    Volunteering at the Wānaka A&P Show gives people a "sense of local identity", the show’s new volunteer manager says.

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    Ex-mayor’s mourners brave cold conditions for final farewell

    Mourners arrive at the Civic Theatre. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Ex-mayor’s mourners brave cold conditions for final farewell

    A smaller-than-expected crowd gathered at the Civic Theatre to farewell Sir Tim Shadbolt, New Zealand and Invercargill’s longest-serving mayor.

    Dream to marry in chapel fulfilled

    Heather Sloan (nee More) had a dream of one day returning to Demolition World’s tiny wedding...

    Dream to marry in chapel fulfilled

    Scottish couple Heather and Tom Sloan flew 19,000km to secretly tie the knot in a quirky little chapel at Invercargill’s Demolition World.

    Sir Tim was ‘the ultimate people person’

    Tame Iti (front right) speaks at Sir Tim Shadbolt’s funeral at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre...

    Sir Tim was ‘the ultimate people person’

    Sir Tim Shadbolt has been remembered as a man of the people who could lift the spirits of those around him.

    Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru

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    Highway reopens after truck fire near Oamaru

    State Highway 1 has reopened just north of Oamaru after a closure caused by a truck fire earlier today. 

    Balancing act

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    Balancing act

    Lukas Deverson, 7, of Queenstown, has a go at the "log ride" event by Steamer Wharf on Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu waterfront yesterday

    City council has ‘blood on their hands’

    City council has ‘blood on their hands’

    Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner has taken the opportunity to fire some barbs at the council during the former mayor’s funeral.

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    Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father

    The death of 3-year-old Lachie Jones has been the subject of intense scrutiny for nearly seven...

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    Lachie Jones investigation ‘another cover-up’: father

    Police's third investigation into the death of a Gore 3-year-old is nearing completion, but the boy’s father is convinced it will be "another cover-up".

    Man who shot at dog says he thought it was a deer

    The judge said the man was driven by “emotional dysregulation and alcohol” on the night and...

    Man who shot at dog says he thought it was a deer

    A man who shot at a dog being walked in a forestry block near Hokitika told police he thought it was a deer.

    Rising rivers produce fish that are there to feed

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    Rising rivers produce fish that are there to feed

    Some of the rivers rising in the Southern Alps have been running high due to heavy rain over the Main Divide.

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    Past summers much hotter: residents

    Retired Millers Flat farmer Ken Bain says the records he has kept for decades prove the summers...

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    Past summers much hotter: residents

    Long, hot summers and "damn cold" cold winters used to be a given — but the days of being able to rely on Central Otago’s hot, dry summers may be over.

    ‘Huge honour’ to be named doctor for Tall Blacks

    Euan Speirits. Photo: James Allan Photography

    ‘Huge honour’ to be named doctor for Tall Blacks

    A Queenstown sports medicine specialist has been selected as doctor for the New Zealand men’s basketball team.

    Carpark trees to be removed after more than 30 years

    The fate of trees in an Alexandra carpark has been decided by the Central Otago District Council....

    Carpark trees to be removed after more than 30 years

    Three trees scheduled for removal from an Alexandra carpark were growing in a "grey area" for liability, district councillors have heard.

    Convoy for a cause

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    Convoy for a cause

    More than 100 vehicles gather at Forest Range Station in the Lindis Valley to participate in the Wānaka Lions Club 4WD Safari earlier this month.

    Wānaka Bowling Club team off to flying start

    The Wānaka bowling team of Bill Turnbull, Don Cameron, Brett Simpson and Simon Nyhof won the Men...

    Wānaka Bowling Club team off to flying start

    Fine weather and tough competition meant another successful Men’s Fours Classic Tournament to start the new year for the Wānaka Bowling Club.

    Food truck leads to restaurant for Wanaka couple

    Cory and Nicola Peterson have worked in their food truck for years to be able to open a...

    Food truck leads to restaurant for Wanaka couple

    A new restaurant is on the horizon for Wanaka with the flavours of one of the town’s popular food trucks.

    Pleasing to see generally positive behaviour across the community

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    Pleasing to see generally positive behaviour across the community

    Wānaka continues to experience high volumes of traffic and pedestrian activity in and around the town, although this has eased significantly since the New Year period.
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