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Huge tree crashes down on $1.9m Arrowtown home with tenants inside
A massive 150-year-old tree that came crashing down on a $1.88 million Arrowtown house was deemed “broadly acceptable” during its last assessment in March.
Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash
Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash
A motorcyclist who died after a crash in the Mackenzie District at the weekend was a retired Christchurch pharmacist.
Queenstown tourist paddles into trouble on $100 raft
Queenstown tourist paddles into trouble on $100 raft
A German backpacker who got ‘‘lucky in an unlucky situation’’ says she is not a stupid tourist.
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Housing development would lead to ‘sprawl’
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Housing development would lead to ‘sprawl’
A proposed 1250-unit fast-track housing development at Arrow Junction would cause ‘‘unfettered urban sprawl’’ and traffic congestion, an opposition group says.
Reopening of Tiwai’s fourth potline ‘wonderful news’ — mayor
Reopening of Tiwai’s fourth potline ‘wonderful news’ — mayor
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell says he is excited by the possibility of restarting the fourth potline at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
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Liquidation strands NZ tourists in China
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Liquidation strands NZ tourists in China
Tourists on an trip organised by a recently liquidated Australian travel company arrived in China yesterday to find no accommodation, no tour and no return flight.
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‘Incredibly disappointed’: Visitor centre funding declined
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‘Incredibly disappointed’: Visitor centre funding declined
The manager of the shuttered Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre is “incredibly disappointed” after councillors turned down her last-ditch funding plea.
Teen pair charged over park assaults
Teen pair charged over park assaults
Two teenagers have been charged over serious assaults in an Invercargill park where the victims were lured using dating apps.
No bull: Teviot Valley Hereford fetches $50k
No bull: Teviot Valley Hereford fetches $50k
A large bull has set a stud sale record in Teviot Valley.
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Council takes on minimum flow Bill
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Council takes on minimum flow Bill
‘‘We’ve got an opportunity to put a peg in the sand — and we have to take it.’’
Wilding pine funding falls short: council
Wilding pine funding falls short: council
A Southland council looking to bolster its response to wilding conifers has warned new funding will only go so far.
New info centre tells of mine’s influence
New info centre tells of mine’s influence
Gold mining is the “heart and soul” of East Otago, the director of a new information centre in Palmerston says.
Invercargill teen accused of bomb threats bailed
Invercargill teen accused of bomb threats bailed
An Invercargill teenager who allegedly sent nationwide bomb threats has been granted bail despite strong police opposition.
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Councillors butt heads over Local Bill
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Councillors butt heads over Local Bill
An Otago regional councillor and Manuherikia farmer says he supports decision-making being taken out of his hands.
'Zombie town' fears as Queenstown reaches breaking point
'Zombie town' fears as Queenstown reaches breaking point
Queenstown's million-dollar dream is turning into a housing nightmare as locals are priced out, homes sit empty, and homelessness grows.
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‘Ripped off’- couple’s China dream shattered
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‘Ripped off’- couple’s China dream shattered
A Milton couple should have been making their way to China yesterday.
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Waitaki District Council to hike rates by 22%
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Waitaki District Council to hike rates by 22%
Waitaki ratepayers are staring down the barrel of a 22% rates hike after councillors eventually ‘‘reluctantly’’ agreed on a percentage.
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‘Sweet dog’ with a little spice a rare sight
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‘Sweet dog’ with a little spice a rare sight
Life for a cat can be fraught with danger when there is a Cirneco dell'Etna in the house.
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Mum's guilt over killing son a ‘lifelong sentence’
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Mum's guilt over killing son a ‘lifelong sentence’
A Gore mother who ran over and killed her 3-year-old son says the guilt she feels has given her a ‘‘lifelong sentence’’.
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'Extremely intoxicated' party-goers hurl bottle at cops
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'Extremely intoxicated' party-goers hurl bottle at cops
A police officer was forced to dodge a thrown bottle as he dealt with ‘‘extremely intoxicated and belligerent’’ party-goers at a South Otago rugby club.