Creative opportunity welcomed
Creative opportunity welcomed
Whether you’re new to the stage or have decades of experience behind you, competitive, festival theatre has something for you.
South Canterbury archer to compete in Canada
South Canterbury archer to compete in Canada
A young Timaru archer is preparing to let loose at his first international event outside of Australasia.
Obituary: Noted historian, councillor, advocate dies
Obituary: Noted historian, councillor, advocate dies
The Waimate District Council is mourning the death of Pareora-Otaio-Makikihi ward councillor Tom O’Connor.
Mountainview gearing up for staging of classic show
Mountainview gearing up for staging of classic show
The timeless tale of a young man and his coat of many colours will once again be taking centre stage in Timaru next week.
Design for Strathallan redevelopment updated
Design for Strathallan redevelopment updated
The finalised design for the new $1.6m Strathallan corner redevelopment has been revealed.
Seniors keep minds active with U3A
Seniors keep minds active with U3A
For more than half a decade, Temuka’s U3A has been keeping the community in the loop.
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Skyline to pay almost $10m for remediation after 2023 landslip
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Skyline to pay almost $10m for remediation after 2023 landslip
Skyline Enterprises has stumped up $5.7 million to March 31 this year to remediate Queenstown Cemetery and Reavers Lane following a slip on Bob’s Peak almost two years ago.
'Not a safe place': Commissioner wants Gloriavale school closed
'Not a safe place': Commissioner wants Gloriavale school closed
The Children's Commissioner is calling for the urgent closure of Gloriavale Christian School on the West Coast, saying she has zero confidence that students are safe.
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600 rental homes planned in Queenstown development
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600 rental homes planned in Queenstown development
Six hundred build-to-rent units are on the way for Queenstown in a $500 million Simplicity Living development.
Southland at ‘tipping point’ with wilding trees
Southland at ‘tipping point’ with wilding trees
Wild conifer trees are running rife in Southland with fears some areas could be overtaken in the next 30 years.
Wānaka fraudster couple 'lived high life' after faking cancer
Wānaka fraudster couple 'lived high life' after faking cancer
A couple living the high life in Wānaka allegedly faked cancer to rip off their family and friends for $1 million which they spent on expensive cars and properties.
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Specialist may aid water plan set-up
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Specialist may aid water plan set-up
The looming threat of a government "specialist" being parachuted in to decide how to set up Waitaki’s water services has been labelled a case of "local democracy done poorly".
Trio of councils move ahead on water plan
Trio of councils move ahead on water plan
The three councils left in the Southern Water Done Well scheme have each voted to move ahead with the venture.
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Mayoral hopeful fails to show for campaign meeting
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Mayoral hopeful fails to show for campaign meeting
About 25 people were left confused and waiting after a mayoral candidate did not turn up to his own campaign meeting in Alexandra yesterday.
Cold front set to bring rain, strong winds
Cold front set to bring rain, strong winds
Spring may be just around the corner, but winter is not done with us yet.
ORC reducing Shotover wastewater testing despite contamination spike
ORC reducing Shotover wastewater testing despite contamination spike
The regional council is dialling back its regular testing of the Shotover wastewater treatment plant despite E. coli levels spiking recently.
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
Shock over burglaries in ‘hospitable’ South
After escaping a cyclone-ravaged North Island, a newcomer to Gore was burgled twice in one month, leaving him wondering what happened to southern hospitality.
Disgraced Gore accountant's documents safe cracked after 30 years
Disgraced Gore accountant's documents safe cracked after 30 years
A disgraced Gore accountant's safe has been cracked open after 30 years - revealing hundreds, maybe thousands, of financial documents.
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Mining company gets $70m boost
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Mining company gets $70m boost
A mining company hunting for gold in Central Otago has received nearly $70 million in backing from an Australian investment firm it says could accelerate the project.
Water restored near Alex after main damaged
Water restored near Alex after main damaged
An emergency water supply shutdown affected multiple properties on the outskirts of Alexandra after damage to a water main.