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Mayoral hopefuls pressed for views

Queenstown Lakes mayoral candidates (from left) Daniel Shand, incumbent Glyn Lewers, John Glover,...

Mayoral hopefuls pressed for views

Five mayoral candidates battled over who was the best qualified to fight the Queenstown Lakes’ corner in Wellington in the first debate of the local body election season last night.

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Election hoarding placement ‘not on’, publican says

Beaumont Hotel owner Alison Mills is upset her hotel sign has been obscured by Otago Regional...

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Election hoarding placement ‘not on’, publican says

A Clutha publican says it is "not on" her business sign has been obscured by a political hoarding.

‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role

New Bluff town crier Bill Lind. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

‘Prominent voice’ perfect for town crier role

After a search that went nationwide, the town of Bluff has its new town crier.

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Consent for water source applied for

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Consent for water source applied for

After more than two years, a solution for high nitrate levels in Glenavy’s water supply has finally appeared on the horizon.

Vehicles targeted in Gore

Vehicles targeted in Gore

Police are appealing to the public for help after vehicles were targeted at the weekend.

Firefighter driven into by another firefighter

Emergency services attend the scene of the crash on Waitahuna Gully Rd. Photo: Nick Brook

WorkSafe notified after South Otago firefighter injured

WorkSafe has been notified after a volunteer firefighter was struck by a vehicle while attending an emergency callout in South Otago yesterday.

Local Body Elections: Southland District Council

We put some important questions to the council and mayoral candidates.

Restaurant caught in underage booze sting

Lake View Seafood Restaurant. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Restaurant caught in underage booze sting

A Wānaka restaurant is "skating on thin ice" and will have to close its doors for four days next month after admitting serving alcohol to two underage patrons last year.

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Building proposal 'changes what Wānaka is'

Sir Ian Taylor at his holiday home in Lismore St with poles showing how high buildings could be...

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Building proposal 'changes what Wānaka is'

Sir Ian Taylor has joined the fight against planning changes in Wanaka amid concern from owners of multimillion-dollar properties their lake views could be obscured.

Wild weather bearing down on South

'One last gasp': Wild weather bearing down on South

Severe weather alerts have been issued for parts of the South as a large low-pressure system brings “one last gasp” of winter.

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Lego MRI replicas help children build confidence

Lug South members Lance Elder (left) and Cory Varcoe with the Lego MRI model they are planning to...

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Lego MRI replicas help children build confidence

A miniature Lego MRI that helps children with the stress of getting X-rayed has been remade by Southlanders and is set to be sent to surrounding hospitals.

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Hub hoped to boost business

Wānaka developer Stuart Pinfold is nearly ready to unveil The Green in Luggate. PHOTOS: RAWAN SAADI

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Hub hoped to boost business

The small town of Luggate is only weeks away from having a brand-new small commercial hub.

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Next round of airport consultation to begin

The future of Wānaka Airport will continue to be considered this week. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Next round of airport consultation to begin

A second round of consultation will begin today about the future of Wānaka Airport after initial engagement gave conflicting results.

Local Body Elections: Waitaki District Council

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

Local Body Elections: Waitaki District Council

In the second of our candidates’ forums, we put some important questions to candidates for the Waitaki District Council.

Members of public assist in Wānaka boat rescue

Members of public assist in Wānaka boat rescue

A community effort has helped save a trio on board a boat in distress in Wānaka.

Ruling recognises marine title

Ruling recognises marine title

The Ruapuke Island Group whānau are delighted with a High Court decision recognising that the traditional landowners of the islands hold Customary Marine Title to surrounding waters.

Firefighter airlifted to hospital after South Otago crash

A firefighter has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after being hit by a vehicle during an emergency callout in South Otago this morning.

More charges for accused Wānaka cancer fraudsters

More charges for accused Wānaka cancer fraudsters

A couple arrested in Wānaka, alleged to have faked cancer to defraud family and friends of $1m, are facing fresh charges.

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Bill does not protect land enough: farmers

Federated Farmers provincial president Jason Herrick. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Bill does not protect land enough: farmers

The Bill proposed to curb farm-to-forest conversions does not go far enough, Southland farmers say, and is too late, with whole blocks of pines visible across the region.

Donation ‘above and beyond’

Donation ‘above and beyond’

KiwiHarvest Queenstown and Central Lakes branch manager Gary Hough (centre) receives $3000 worth of groceries donated by Pak’nSave Queenstown owners Anthony and Michelle King recently.

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