More of Sticky Forest rezoned residential
A further 7ha of scenic forest in Wanaka can now be developed into luxury homes, prompting the district’s deputy mayor to express concern about what is left.
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Literacy packs to help new entrant students
Literacy packs to help new entrant students
Every new entrant starting school this year across the Upper Clutha will be given a literacy pack, thanks to the town’s Rotary Club.
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SH1 motorist critically injured
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SH1 motorist critically injured
Police are investigating the cause of a crash in South Otago that led to one driver being critically injured yesterday.
Two injured in SH1 crash in Oamaru
Two injured in SH1 crash in Oamaru
Two people were injured in a crash on State Highway 1 in Oamaru today.
Freedom campers fall foul of Q'town Lakes rules
'S***ting in the bushes': Freedom campers fall foul of Queenstown Lakes rules
Freedom campers are falling foul of new Queenstown Lakes District Council rules, with about 18 people per day stung with $400 fines.
Arthurs Point fire no longer a threat
Arthurs Point fire no longer a threat
Updated 7.55 pm
A large vegetation fire that initially threatened housing at Arthurs Point, near Queenstown, has now been extinguished.
One dead after fall on track near Wānaka
One dead after fall on track near Wānaka
A person has died following a fall on the Skyline Track, in the Wānaka area, this afternoon.
Oamaru man injured after getting 'trapped' between car and building
Oamaru man injured after getting 'trapped' between car and building
A man was injured after becoming trapped between a car and the Mitre 10 MEGA store in Oamaru today.
Two dead after rural Southland crash
Two dead after rural Southland crash
Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in rural Southland this morning.
Rāhui in place as search for missing kayaker continues
Rāhui in place as search for missing kayaker continues
The search for a person reportedly swept out to sea near Greymouth is set to continue today.
Police ask for public’s help to catch car thieves
Police ask for public’s help to catch car thieves
Queenstown police are asking for the public’s help to find out who stole two cars early on Sunday.
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Camp operator says abuse may force him out
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Camp operator says abuse may force him out
An operator of a Catlins camping ground says he is being forced out by council red tape, racist taunts and a lack of support from the wider community.
Police ask for help after cars stolen, damaged in Queenstown
Police ask for help after cars stolen, damaged in Queenstown
Queenstown police are asking for the public’s help to find out who stole two cars early yesterday.
Search resumes for missing kayaker near Greymouth
Search resumes for missing kayaker near Greymouth
The search for a person swept out to sea near Greymouth on Saturday resumed this morning.
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Lakes/Central rents hit $900 average
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Lakes/Central rents hit $900 average
There is profound disillusion and resignation as Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes area rents pass $900 a week on average.
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Doc staff concerned for Santana site fauna
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Doc staff concerned for Santana site fauna
Concern about the impact a controversial Central Otago mine would have on threatened native moths has been revealed in internal Department of Conservation emails.
Southland teens 'donate' drugs, cash to op-shop
Southland teens 'donate' drugs, cash to op-shop
An accidental act of charity by a pair of Southland teenagers went awry after they allegedly left their bag of drugs and cash sitting outside an op-shop.
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Treaty concerns over mine plan
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Treaty concerns over mine plan
Possible breaches of Treaty obligations risked the "foreclosure" of a fast-tracked application to mine the Bendigo hills, the panel considering it has warned.
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Trail network hailed as ‘incredible asset’
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Trail network hailed as ‘incredible asset’
The Wakatipu’s newest trail network has been lauded as an "incredible asset" after hundreds of people took a sneak peek at the Project Tohu native restoration site.
One critical after truck crash south of Milton
One critical after truck crash south of Milton
State Highway 1 south of Milton has reopened after a crash between a truck and a car this morning, resulting in critical injuries.