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Sign vandal sought
The deliberate vandalism of Hokitika’s often photographed driftwood sign is being investigated by police.
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Warned of longer ED waiting times
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Warned of longer ED waiting times
Gore Health is warning patients to expect longer waiting times as its emergency department deals with record numbers.
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Judge halts cancellation of $21 million station sale
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Judge halts cancellation of $21 million station sale
The $21 million sale of a high country sheep and beef farm on the shores of Lake Wakatipu was nearly scrapped but now will be decided in court.
Construction of golden arches begins
Construction of golden arches begins
Work has started on the construction of the McDonald’s restaurant in Wānaka’s Three Parks development.
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Opposition to store in ‘vulnerable’ community
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Opposition to store in ‘vulnerable’ community
A Super Liquor store in Lake Hāwea could neighbour a new primary school in the rapidly growing, but ‘‘vulnerable’’ community, opponents say.
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Spitfire ace inspiration for books
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Spitfire ace inspiration for books
The story of a former South Otago man’s World War 2 heroics has formed the basis of not one but three successful novels.
Council to consider rates rise of 7%
Council to consider rates rise of 7%
Invercargill ratepayers are facing a marginally higher average rates increase than expected.
Council accused of dropping ball not chasing World Cup game
Council accused of dropping ball not chasing World Cup game
A Queenstown woman is ‘‘extremely disappointed’’ a bid will not go ahead for a game during the 2028 T20 World Cup.
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Hope bus service will be backed
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Hope bus service will be backed
A daily public bus service providing a ‘‘vital’’ link between Oamaru and Dunedin could begin in October if it gets the backing of regional councillors.
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Millions could be saved on health air transfers: advocate
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Millions could be saved on health air transfers: advocate
An estimated $11 million is ‘‘flying out’’ of Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes districts in air transfers rather than being spent on healthcare locally, Southland MP Joseph Mooney says.
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Mice control key factor in proposal: Tocher
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Mice control key factor in proposal: Tocher
There was an elephant in the room at the final day of the one-day hearings, although it was an animal nowhere near the size of the world’s largest land mammal.
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Reminder of speed and impact of burns
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Reminder of speed and impact of burns
Brayden Warnock-Hannon had just finished making himself some 2-minute noodles on the range, and when he reached over to turn off the element, his jersey touched it and instantly went up in flames.
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Mayor to move reduced rates rise
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Mayor to move reduced rates rise
A move to scale back Waitaki’s 22% rates increase has been blasted as ‘‘too little, too late’’ as the spectre of government intervention looms for the under-fire council.
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Signature slice puts pizza-maker on podium
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Signature slice puts pizza-maker on podium
The ‘‘Bosco’’ was a boomer for a Queenstown pizza-maker who claimed second prize at the world pizza-making championships in the home of the pizza.
Cost jumps for mayor’s Scandinavian trip
Cost jumps for mayor’s Scandinavian trip
The final cost of sending Southland’s mayor to the other side of the world has increased, as emails show some councillors were concerned about how the trip could be perceived.
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South on course for warmest June
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South on course for warmest June
Otago and Southland are on course to record their warmest June on record with ‘‘remarkable’’ temperatures reaching up to 5°C above average for this time of year.
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‘Big win’: health clinic to open by end of year
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‘Big win’: health clinic to open by end of year
A health clinic set to open in Lake Hāwea this year has been described as ‘‘a big win for the community’’.
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Heritage flags plan parked for now
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Heritage flags plan parked for now
A proposal to hoist promotional civic flags along Lawrence’s main street will remain furled for now, following a recent community board decision.
Doc plans shift ‘that meets people where they are’
Doc plans shift ‘that meets people where they are’
The Department of Conservation (Doc) will move its Queenstown visitor centre to Glenorchy in time for summer.
Knees-up for subdivision milestone
Knees-up for subdivision milestone
In non-metric language, you could say The Yards has reached a major milestone.