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Miner's quarry bid raises residents' ire
A Millers Flat gold miner has been accused of trying to railroad through a proposed quarry but the operator says he is "doing a public service".
Council looking at harbour lighting options
Council looking at harbour lighting options
After two years in the dark, moves are being made to address the safety concerns of boaties and people using Oamaru Harbour at night.
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Speedway facing land rent rise of 150%
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Speedway facing land rent rise of 150%
Central Motor Speedway is questioning its future amid plunging profits and a proposed 150% rise in land rent.
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Disposal of waste expensive problem for op shops
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Disposal of waste expensive problem for op shops
South Otago op shops are drowning beneath a tsunami of rubbish, costing them more than $65,000 a year.
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Hipkins backs regional deals
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Hipkins backs regional deals
A labour-led government would not only honour regional deals struck by the current government, but expand them, leader Chris Hipkins told a Queenstown audience yesterday.
Snow in Central closes Danseys Pass Road
Snow in Central closes Danseys Pass Road
Snow is falling in parts of Otago today as a series of cold fronts moves up the country, sending temperatures plummeting.
Change to subsidised travel scheme floated
Change to subsidised travel scheme floated
Budget blowouts have forced Invercargill City Council to propose changes to its subsidised travel programme for those living with impairments.
Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted
Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted
All eyes will be on Queenstown this weekend.
Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown
Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Queenstown this weekend.
Fast-track plan loses big backers
Fast-track plan loses big backers
Two major backers of Queenstown’s controversial Coronet Village fast-track proposal have pulled out, and a third is not involved at present.
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy
The evidence continues to mount that Otago’s economy is outperforming the rest of New Zealand.
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
Police say a sighting of a missing French student in Te Anau, just days after his disappearance from Piha in 2020, cannot be confirmed.
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade
Tania Innes is breaking barriers in more ways than one.
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island
High mean sea level pressure prevailed over much of the South Island during July, creating prolonged dry spells across much of Otago and Southland.
NZ not in 'economic shape': Hipkins
NZ not in 'economic shape', Hipkins says in Queenstown speech
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right.
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Failure to find sea lion killer ‘disappointing’
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Failure to find sea lion killer ‘disappointing’
As a deadline approaches, a $50,000 reward to find those responsible for the deaths of three sea lions in the Catlins has yet to unearth any clear culprits, authorities say.
Olive branch offered over parking fees
Olive branch offered over parking fees
The Department of Conservation has offered a compromise over parking fees at Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks after strong objections from locals.
Three standing for mayor
Three standing for mayor
Interest is high in the upcoming local body elections, judging by the number of people nominated to fill seats around the council and community board tables in Central Otago.
RSA ‘here to help’ vets
RSA ‘here to help’ vets
"The Returned Services Association regards everyone who served as a veteran and is here to help them and their family," was the core message from district support manager Niall Shepherd, at an RSA...
Volunteers transform hall
Volunteers transform hall
One Balclutha address is the focus of an international volunteer effort.