NZ champs a stone’s throw away
New Zealand’s first national stone-skimming championship is set to make a splash at Lake Hāwea next year.
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Restored reindeer prancing in parade
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Restored reindeer prancing in parade
Waimate's Christmas parade shone a little brighter on Sunday thanks to the triumphant return of Santa’s full team of reindeer — restored from near ruin after a painstaking, community-led rescue.
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Options to protect council staff from aggression discussed
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Options to protect council staff from aggression discussed
Angry attacks on Central Otago District Council staff could result in higher charges for building inspections at problematic properties.
Student selected to represent NZ at US science fair
Student selected to represent NZ at US science fair
A Southland Girls’ High School student’s science project which had humble beginnings will be exhibited on an international stage.
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'Beyond belief' to be walking after truck crash
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'Beyond belief' to be walking after truck crash
A logging truck driver who spent three hours trapped by his head in a crushed cab after his 50-tonne truck flipped near Balclutha says he has got his ticket ready for tomorrow’s Lotto draw.
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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
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Xmas Parade ‘opportunity to bring everyone together’
The festive spirit is alive and well in Clutha, after the district enjoyed its biggest Christmas parade in recent memory on Saturday.
More measles case locations identified
More measles case locations identified
Some more locations of interest have been identified around the Queenstown measles case as Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) emphasises people need to be careful.
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Kiwi not killed in 1080 campaign: Doc
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Kiwi not killed in 1080 campaign: Doc
Testing has shown dead kiwi found on Stewart Island/Rakiura did not die of 1080 poisoning the Department of Conservation says.
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New pump track taking undulating shape
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New pump track taking undulating shape
A high-energy dream for Milton’s cyclists is on the home straight at Moore Park, where work is well under way on a new pump track, at zero cost to ratepayers.
'Moment of recklessness': Phone use blamed for crash
'Moment of recklessness': Phone use blamed for crash
Police say an alleged "moment of recklessness" could have caused deaths, after a driver crashed while using a cell phone on Sunday afternoon in Hampden.
Southland Mongrel Mob associate sentenced for 'nasty' kidnapping
Southland Mongrel Mob associate sentenced for 'nasty' kidnapping
A patched gang member suffered a collapsed lung, fractured eye socket and fractured ribs after a beating that lasted several hours and involved various weapons, including a hammer and a child’s bike.
Downwind event has record turnout
Downwind event has record turnout
A record number of paddlers relished "absolutely fantastic" conditions in the third annual Deep South Downwind event on Saturday.
Santa Claus came to town
Santa Claus came to town
Queenstown Christmas Show performers (from left) Ivy Sim, 11, Ryder Wallace, 9, Santa Claus (Marc Hamilton) and Mrs Claus (Dana Hamilton) were among the 100 performers to entertain record crowds at...
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ORC staff moot boating rule changes
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ORC staff moot boating rule changes
Drink-driving tests will not hit the water in Otago, but traffic in Otago Harbour will be more closely monitored as changes arrive for boating in the region.
New approach to managing invasive seaweed
New approach to managing invasive seaweed
A new phase is to be introduced in the management of invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland — moving into targeted areas and away from large-scale biomass control.
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Hospital shuttle lambasted
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Hospital shuttle lambasted
The failures of the new shuttle service operated by Hato Hone St John have been "absolutely appalling", the former operator of the Waitaki health shuttle says.
Snow factory to solidify skifield opening
Snow factory to solidify skifield opening
A $2 MILLION "snow factory" will ensure Queenstown has got snow whether the weather co-operates next year or not.
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P
Sun beams on animals, activities, agriculture at A&P
It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
ORC to monitor water quality at swimming spots
ORC to monitor water quality at swimming spots
With warmer weather arriving and more people heading to their favourite rivers, lakes and beaches, the Otago Regional Council is launching its annual summer water monitoring programme this month.
Academy to host course on night sky appreciation
Academy to host course on night sky appreciation
Experts on astronomy are heading to Naseby to host an astronomy and astrotourism course for astrotourism guides, amateur astronomers and the public next year.