‘No remorse’ shown over offending
‘No remorse’ shown over offending
Cows were found standing in "liquid sludge" up to their udders in paddocks owned by a Southland farmer with a record of animal cruelty.
Lanterns to light up festival in 10th year
Lanterns to light up festival in 10th year
Cromwell is set to shine brighter than ever as Light Up Winter Cromwell marks its 10th anniversary.
Snow blankets region as winter hits
Snow blankets region as winter hits
As heavy rain flooded coastal Otago to begin the week, parts inland were transformed into spectacular snowy scenes.
Snow causes power outage for hundreds
Snow causes power outage for hundreds
Hundreds of people in Central Otago lost power after heavy snow disrupted PowerNet’s network.
Taking on the world
Taking on the world
Cromwell’s Mathew King was among the New Zealand team that left on Tuesday for the world rowing under-23 championships in Germany, a statement said.
Job market growth
Job market growth
Some positive news has been reported about job growth in Otago though wage increases remain tight.
Deadline delayed
Deadline delayed
The deadline for making a decision on Santana’s controversial mine is set to be pushed back to December — after this year’s election.
‘Opportunity we need to realise’
‘Opportunity we need to realise’
Senior citizens are not an issue that society needs to solve, but rather "an opportunity we need to realise", the Minister for Seniors says.
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Creditors $6.9m out of pocket after liquidation
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Creditors $6.9m out of pocket after liquidation
A Queenstown company once involved in the construction of Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium has left creditors nearly $7 million out of pocket 15 years after entering liquidation.
Waitaki state of emergency lifted
Waitaki state of emergency lifted
A state of emergency declared in the Waitaki District after devastating flooding has been lifted.
West Coast man jailed for grooming teens
West Coast man jailed for grooming teens
A man manipulated teenage girls by offering money to send him intimate photos of themselves.
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‘Extra support’ to be considered in wake of floods
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‘Extra support’ to be considered in wake of floods
Waitaki’s MP says the government will work with councils and insurance companies to determine the scale of flood damage in the district and “consider extra support”.
Cold nights on way as weather settles
Cold nights on way as weather settles
It has been a long, wet and snowy week, but Mother Nature appears to be making up for it with a clear and sunny long Matariki weekend.
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Michelin puts resort on dining map
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Michelin puts resort on dining map
Bringing the Michelin Guide to New Zealand has put Queenstown on the map as ‘‘the’’ dining destination in the country, Roki Collection general manager Steve McAteer says.
Council does U-turn on dog walking access
Council does U-turn on dog walking access
Dogs will continue to be allowed in a forestry block near Cromwell after the council reversed plans to restrict dog walking access when it discovered doing so would be illegal.
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Rare rocks could add to town’s history
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Rare rocks could add to town’s history
Historic minerals collected by a pioneering Ross geologist could reveal new information on the town’s geological make-up.
A ‘pretty special’ snow day in Naseby
A ‘pretty special’ snow day in Naseby
Milk, warm food and hot drinks were flying off the Naseby General Store’s shelves after a massive dump of snow closed roads in and out of the village.
Light entertainment, Gore style
Light entertainment, Gore style
Matariki festivities have begun in Gore.
Shower plan accessibility concern
Shower plan accessibility concern
Accessibility concerns may have stymied the latest plan to replace an Invercargill shower used by homeless people.
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Seniors ‘not a problem we need to solve’
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Seniors ‘not a problem we need to solve’
Senior citizens are not an issue that society needs to solve, but rather ‘‘an opportunity we need to realise’’, the Minister for Seniors Casey Costello says.