Trust opposes ex-president’s views on mine
A heritage group has distanced itself from its former president, who has spoken out against a proposed open-cast gold mine in Central Otago.
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Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse
Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse
Invercargill parking wardens are working in pairs following an increase in bad behaviour after infringement fees went up.
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Library head retiring after 37-year career
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Library head retiring after 37-year career
A retiring library head says her 37-year career amid books came about entirely by chance.
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Concern over govt’s mixed messaging
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Concern over govt’s mixed messaging
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers said the government was doing little to engage with councils as it provided conflicted messaging.
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Tarras local speaks in support of Santana
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Tarras local speaks in support of Santana
A group opposing a proposed open-cast mine in Central Otago has been accused of nimbyism and being out of touch with the majority of the community.
More wet and windy weather on the way
More wet and windy weather on the way
Respite from last weekend’s wild weather looks to be short lived as more strong winds and heavy rain are expected to batter much of the South for the rest of this week.
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Engagement not same as consultation, Guardians say
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Engagement not same as consultation, Guardians say
Engagement does not mean consultation, a Lake Hāwea community group says, as Contact Energy promises it is doing its part in engaging with the locals.
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Interactive learning
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Interactive learning
Oamaru Penguins unveiled its revamped visitor exhibition yesterday.
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Experienced darts player ready for World Cup event
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Experienced darts player ready for World Cup event
A veteran of the darts game will once again take to the world stage, with a casual demeanour masking a breadth of experience and competitive spirit.
Setback in bid to resolve leak issues
Setback in bid to resolve leak issues
Owners of apartments in Queenstown’s Oaks Shores complex have suffered another legal setback in their quest to resolve its leaky issues.
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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
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Candidate’s mining royalty claim disputed
Central Otago District Council’s chief executive has disputed a mayoral candidate’s claim that mining royalties could put an end to rates bills for residents.
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‘You were encouraging that': accused sex abuser
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‘You were encouraging that', accused says in intercepted call
An intercepted phone call captured a prominent Otago man apologising for alleged sexual abuse but claiming the teenager had encouraged it.
Tug sent to tow stricken oil tanker near Stewart Island
Tug sent to tow stricken oil tanker near Stewart Island
An open-ocean tugboat has started towing a stricken oil and chemical tanker off the coast of Stewart Island back to the mainland.
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Mayoral candidate’s comments ‘alarmist’
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Mayoral candidate’s comments ‘alarmist’
A Waitaki mayoral candidate has been labelled "alarmist" for saying the new council should get a say in whether to extend chief executive Alex Parmley’s employment.
India adventure supporting NZ aviation history
India adventure supporting NZ aviation history
A young Gore man’s love for adventure is taking him across India in a tuk tuk and helping keep one of New Zealand’s famous planes flying southern skies.
Another round of wild weather on way for South
Another round of wild weather on way for South
The respite from the wild weekend weather looks to be brief, as more strong winds and heavy rain are on the way for parts of the South.
Jump-starting mishap leaves one seriously hurt in Invercargill
Jump-starting mishap leaves one seriously hurt in Invercargill
One person was transported to hospital with serious injuries after an attempt to jump-start a car went sideways in Invercargill.
Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland
Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland
Threats to public safety have come to light in accidentally released material for Emergency Management Southland.
One critical, one seriously injured in Oamaru crash
One critical, one seriously injured in Oamaru crash
Two people were injured in Oamaru, one critically, when a car and motorcycle collided this afternoon.
Testing calves for Tb to give buyers ‘peace of mind’
Testing calves for Tb to give buyers ‘peace of mind’
Testing calves for bovine tuberculosis (Tb) has begun on a Central Otago farm before a new livestock movement control area is introduced that will affect more than 100 properties.