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Light show’s new iteration on its way

Queenstown’s Kiwi Park is hosting ‘‘Luma Enchanted’’ from tonight until the end of winter. PHOTO:...

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Light show’s new iteration on its way

A nature park by day, a light show by night. Queenstown’s Kiwi Park is hosting a "whimsical" iteration of the popular Luma light show which ran in the gardens for the past 10 years.

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‘Pike River’ trailer released, first screening in Sydney

Robyn Malcolm takes on the role of Sonya Rockhouse in the movie Pike River. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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‘Pike River’ trailer released, first screening in Sydney

Greymouth is set to host the New Zealand premiere of the upcoming Pike River film this October, although it will screen first at the Sydney Film Festival next week.

Watch: Snow in Naseby ahead of chilly weekend

Care urged as winter takes hold on southern roads

Snow has been settling in the central Otago town of Naseby ahead of a warning to motorists of wintry conditions over the long weekend.

‘Damaging’ gales to buffet South

MetService has upgraded its wind watch to a warning for Dunedin and the lower South Island from 3pm today, forecasting severe gale southwesterlies gusting to 130km/h in exposed places.

Red convertible 'sped away' at time of Southland arson

Police are seeking sightings of a red BMW Z3 similar to this one. Photo: NZ Police

Red convertible 'sped away' at time of Southland arson

A red BMW convertible was seen speeding from an isolated Southland town at the time of a suspected arson which destroyed a property.

Lack of funding for care service 'breaks my heart'

Meila Davis, 13, was able to spend the last month of her life at home with her parents and three...

Lack of funding for care service 'breaks my heart'

It is seven months since Queenstown girl Meila Davis died of an aggressive bone cancer. She was just 13.

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Councillors split over Te Mana o te Wai

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Councillors split over Te Mana o te Wai

The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has welcomed consultation on national freshwater policies, but some councillors pushed back against Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, who said previous provisions...

Councillor springs to defence of Trump

Councillor springs to defence of Trump

If Donald Trump ever found himself on the West Coast, he could count on at least one fan to roll out the regional council welcome mat.

Cargo ship may be months in berth

A bulk cargo ship — under investigation for a boiler explosion last weekend — may be stuck in Bluff for some months.

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Wapiti presence key for park: advocates

A wapiti in Fiordland National Park. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Wapiti presence key for park: advocates

Eliminating wapiti from Fiordland National Park will end up destroying the park, a backer of the exotic breed says.

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‘Mind-boggling’ volume of books for sale

Bargain book browsers were looking for some great reads at the annual Invercargill Rotary Club...

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‘Mind-boggling’ volume of books for sale

There are enough books in the Scottish Hall in Invercargill for every man, woman and child in the city, the annual book sale organiser says.

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Costumes key to society’s next show

South Otago Theatrical Society president/wardrobe manager Marion Leslie looks through some of the...

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Costumes key to society’s next show

The costume takes centre stage in a new South Otago show next week.

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Trees may be replaced in reserve

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Trees may be replaced in reserve

Wilding trees infesting a reserve on Queenstown Hill could be felled and replaced with native and exotic species.

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Chill no deterrent to busking songbirds from schools

Schools in Gore gathered up their very best songbirds and hit the streets, singing and performing...

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Chill no deterrent to busking songbirds from schools

Yesterday's weather at the "Freeze Ya Bits Off" busking competition in Gore helped the annual event live up to its name, with chilly temperatures making it a real test for the buskers.

Luma in a new light

Queenstown’s Kiwi Park’s hosting ‘Luma Enchanted’ from tomorrow night till the end of winter....

Luma in a new light

A nature park by day, Queenstown’s Kiwi Park’s hosting from tomorrow night a "whimsical" iteration of the popular Luma light show which ran in the Gardens for the past 10 years.

Congestion-busting contenders

Doppelmayr NZ’s Garreth Hayman. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

Congestion-busting contenders

Two fully electric aerial transportation system providers pitched themselves as solutions to Queenstown’s chronic traffic congestion problems at this week’s Electrify Queenstown event.

Farewell to a friend and colleague

Louise Scott-Gallagher with husband Craig and daughter Lily earlier this year. PHOTO: LULLABY...

Farewell to a friend and colleague

Former ODT journalist Louise Scott-Gallagher, who has died at the age of 44, has been remembered as the "best mum on the planet" who lived for her family and friends.