Group caught in unsafe heritage site
The Department of Conservation wants to speak to four people seen inside an off-limits and potentially dangerous heritage site in Buller.
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Community raises $21,000 for breast cancer fund
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Community raises $21,000 for breast cancer fund
A night event held in memory of a Queenstown mother whose death from breast cancer last year inspired friends to ‘‘love harder’’ raised more than $20,000.
More monster machines on way for Twizel display
More monster machines on way for Twizel display
Several big donations and new arrivals has seen an impressive collection of earthmoving machinery in Twizel grow even larger.
Rage over neighbour's coughing sparks Frankton assault
Rage over neighbour's coughing sparks Frankton assault
A Frankton man has been charged with serious assault after taking exception to his neighbour’s coughing on Saturday night.
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Rich-listers snap up '$140m' Hāwea farm
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Rich-listers snap up '$140m' Hāwea farm
A former Queenstown-Lakes District mayor and one of New Zealand’s richest men are set to take over a 3000ha farm in Hāwea Flat.
Waitaki ratepayers call for council probe
'People just can't afford it': Waitaki ratepayers call for council probe
Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers facing rates increases of up to 45 percent are calling for a government probe of the council's finances.
Big demand expected for Great Walks
Big demand expected for Great Walks
Bookings for the Great Walks are starting to open - and the Department of Conservation expects strong demand.
Police investigating links between Invercargill dating app assaults
Police investigating links between Invercargill dating app assaults
The victims of two serious assaults in Invercargill were attacked by more than one offender after a dating app was used to lure them to a park late at night.
Readers flock to book fair
Readers flock to book fair
Hordes of bargain-hunting bookworms descended on St Joseph’s School’s book fair in Queenstown at the weekend.
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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby
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200 mark 140 years of rural rugby
Past and present members of the Clinton Rugby Club reflected on the changing face of the sport during the club’s 140th jubilee at the weekend.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Southland crash
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Southland crash
A motorcyclist is seriously injured following a crash on State Highway 96 in Southland this morning.
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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings
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Pupils put forward case for improved school crossings
Democracy appears to be alive and well in Clutha, as its youngsters back a recent stellar election turnout in one of its towns with a little direct engagement on road safety.
Hundreds attend event centre opening
Hundreds attend event centre opening
The Network Waitaki Event Centre is officially open for business.
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Santana questions witness impartiality
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Santana questions witness impartiality
Santana Minerals is questioning the impartiality of two expert witnesses over social media activity it argues should disqualify them from part of the fast-track process.
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Police arrest pair after two injured in ‘grievous assault’
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Police arrest pair after two injured in ‘grievous assault’
Police swarmed a central Queenstown property following a "grievous assault" on Friday night, which left two men seriously injured.
Mt Iron land transfer reflects urbanisation
Mt Iron land transfer reflects urbanisation
Sprawl of the Wānaka township has resulted in management of the Mount Iron Reserve passing from the Department of Conservation (Doc) to Queenstown Lakes District Council.
Pair injured in Queenstown serious assault
Pair injured in Queenstown serious assault
Police have swarmed a central Queenstown property following a "grievous assault" last night, which has left two men seriously injured.
Fundraiser for driver tops $13k
Fundraiser for driver tops $13k
A fundraiser set up to support the long-term recovery of a truck driver seriously injured in a crash in North Otago has topped $13,000.
Local artists’ works in national IHC exhibition
Local artists’ works in national IHC exhibition
An exhibition that promotes learning and gives people with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to earn money from their art will be held at The Loan & Merc next Friday.
$180m funding boost for Q’town health services
$180m funding boost for Q’town health services
Healthcare services in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago will begin expanding in 2027 with $128m in additional operational spending over the next four years, the Health Minister says.