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Smelter workers striking over ‘principle’
For the first time in at least 35 years, workers are going on strike at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
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Proposed reforms trigger council review
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Proposed reforms trigger council review
A shake-up could on the way for the Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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Street party for the Forrester
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Street party for the Forrester
The Tuvaluan Group wows the crowd gathered at the street party to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery.
Councillor questions gondola, housing plan
Councillor questions gondola, housing plan
The fast-track referral of a sprawling gondola and housing proposal is being described by a Queenstown councillor as a real disappointment.
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Fibre festival knits wool-lovers together
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Fibre festival knits wool-lovers together
Fibre enthusiasts had plenty to yarn about on Saturday in Gore, as the third annual Wool and Craft Festival brought all things knitted, shorn and woven out.
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Four in court over home invasion
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Four in court over home invasion
Four men face a raft of charges — including two counts of strangulation — after entering a house in Balclutha and beating up two people inside.
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Season opens with high compliance, spirits
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Season opens with high compliance, spirits
A bright full moon hung over Lake Tuakitoto as the first day of the duck-shooting season drew shooters quietly into position on Saturday.
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Visiting watercolourists try to capture area in its best light
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Visiting watercolourists try to capture area in its best light
More than 60 watercolour artists from across New Zealand descended on Clyde at the weekend for a "Paintaway" and locals were invited to get involved too.
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Shaw sets record for traverse
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Shaw sets record for traverse
Wānaka cyclist Sam Shaw has set a record for riding the Paparoa Track, Old Ghost Road, Heaphy Track and the road sections in between.
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Funeral firm hit by tax debts
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Funeral firm hit by tax debts
More than a century old South Otago funeral firm has gone into liquidation owing more than $300,000 after appearing to fail to account for taxation.
Improvements on the way for track
Improvements on the way for track
The Rocky Mountain track is on the path to a makeover thanks to a combination of trail-loving donors.
Hairdresser crowned top in the country
Hairdresser crowned top in the country
A Wānaka woman named the best hairdresser in the country has thanked the community and clients for her success.
Historic photo of steamer sinking
Historic photo of steamer sinking
You won’t have seen this photo.
Tiwai Point workers to strike beginning next week
Tiwai Point workers to strike beginning next week
Workers at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter have voted to take industrial action from Monday but the smelter says it provides a competitive package.
Highway bottleneck looming
Highway bottleneck looming
The hugely-disruptive, four-year, $250 million ‘Queenstown Package’ won’t include double-laning past Hansen Rd, at this stage.
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Scholarship sends cowgirl galloping towards dreams
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Scholarship sends cowgirl galloping towards dreams
Being one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides.
Little penguin released from rehab
Little penguin released from rehab
The last little penguin left at Oamaru’s rehab centre was released near Cape Wannbrow and made its way back out to sea after being released on Thursday morning.
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Costs of fighting coastal erosion ‘scary’
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Costs of fighting coastal erosion ‘scary’
Urgent decisions loom for Waitaki councillors as coastal erosion threatens Hampden Cemetery and multiple vulnerable sites across the district.
Obituary: Neville Peat a champion of nature
Obituary: Neville Peat a champion of nature
Neville Peat, MNZM, led a diverse and exciting life during which nature was always at the forefront.
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Post shop owners grateful to community
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Post shop owners grateful to community
Oamaru’s North End Post Shop has been saved from closure after its owners thrashed out a deal with NZ Post.