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Bins retained, more added
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Bins retained, more added
The reversal of a decision to remove rubbish bins in Omarama appears to have been the right thing to do, the Waitaki District Council says.
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Raptors set to soar at Warbirds
Raptors set to soar at Warbirds
One of the world’s most impressive fighter jets has been confirmed for its first visit to New Zealand for Warbirds Over Wanaka this Easter.
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Firewood removed from show without trace
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Firewood removed from show without trace
What happened to some firewood at the Lake Hayes A & P Show will remain a mystery.
Lake spills largest since 2020, caution urged
Lake spills largest since 2020, caution urged
Rain in the Southern Alps is leading to large spills from lakes in the Waitaki hydro scheme with no sign of it abating.
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Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor
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Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor Juno Hayes
Family, friends and fellow political figures have paid tribute to former Clutha district mayor Cyril Edwin "Juno" Hayes following his death on Monday.
Police hunt for man behind Arrowtown wedding coward-punch
Police hunt for man behind Arrowtown wedding coward-punch
Police investigating a coward-punch assault in Arrowtown last month are asking for the public's help to track down a member of a wedding party.
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Water shutdown to hit central businesses
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Water shutdown to hit central businesses
Businesses in Oamaru’s town centre are bracing for a financial hit after being told of an eight-hour water shutdown while the council tends to underground Victorian-age drinking water pipes.
Massive centuries-old black coral found in Fiordland
Massive centuries-old black coral found in Fiordland
A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say.
Unclear how sign destroyed
Unclear how sign destroyed
The often-photographed Hokitika driftwood sign was destroyed overnight on Sunday, leaving a sorry sight for crowds of visitors yesterday.
Southern tramping track 'closed indefinitely'
Popular southern tramping track 'closed indefinitely' after slip
A popular southern tramping track is closed indefinitely after a large slip affected the route.
Council urged to prioritise Skippers Bridge repairs
Council urged to prioritise Skippers Bridge repairs
A Queenstown tourism operator is calling on the council to prioritise reopening the historic Skippers Bridge.
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Queenstown teen in rollover crash still boozed from previous night
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Queenstown teen in rollover crash still boozed from previous night
A Queenstown teenager who rolled his car, leaving two friends injured, was still affected by alcohol from the night before, a court has heard.
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Last-minute nominations put three in contention for council seat
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Last-minute nominations put three in contention for council seat
Three candidates will contest the vacant seat in the Vincent ward of the Central Otago District Council in next month’s by-election.
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Twenty-six new visitor accommodation townhouses greenlit for centre
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Twenty-six new visitor accommodation townhouses greenlit for centre
A Wanaka development initially intended to house workers has instead been given the go-ahead as visitor accommodation.
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Optimism for city’s future, key projects
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Optimism for city’s future, key projects
As councils look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what’s in the ...
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Trust launches fundraiser to tackle trail mired in mud
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Trust launches fundraiser to tackle trail mired in mud
The days of wading through knee-deep mud may soon be coming to an end for trampers navigating a muddy Southland section on Te Araroa trail.
Man sought to help Arrowtown assault investigation
Man sought to help Arrowtown assault investigation
Police are looking to identify a man in the hope he can help enquires into an Arrowtown assault.
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Wait time for paediatrician of concern
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Wait time for paediatrician of concern
Children with complex needs could fall through the cracks as long wait times for children referred to paediatricians cause issues in the classroom, a North Otago principal fears.
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Sold fundraising wood disappears
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Sold fundraising wood disappears
Lake Hayes A&P Show organisers came up with a money-making scheme through wood-chopping leftovers, but someone had other ideas.
Driver gives the finger after almost causing crash
Motorist gives bus driver the finger after almost causing crash
An angry motorist nearly caused a head-on collision on a Canterbury highway, then pulled the finger at a bus driver who beeped his horn.