Cold, wet weekend for South
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MetService says it'll be a cold, wet weekend for many in the South Island with a warning to watch out for icy roads.
AA questions new electronic road user charges system
AA questions new electronic road user charges system
The Automobile Association has poked holes at the government’s new electronic road user charges scheme being based partly on vehicle weight.
Important information as polling looms
Important information as polling looms
Fiery debates, sensational promises and an onslaught of grinning politicians. It’s time again for local elections. Local Democracy Reporter Marika Hill explains what they...
Breach means 5 more years of air quality monitoring
Breach means 5 more years of air quality monitoring
Reefton's air quality will have to be monitored for another five years after pollution from smoky chimneys breached national safety standards this winter.
Doc claims predators bigger threat than 1080
Doc claims predators bigger threat than 1080
A toxicology report has identified 1080 in samples of dead animals but the Department of Conservation says the pests the poison killed would have eliminated far more animals.
Sliver of light after long battle
Sliver of light after long battle
Closing in on a year since Wanaka woman Bronte Hardy was diagnosed with leukaemia, the mother of two says it has been one she would never want to repeat.
Penguin colony has best year yet
Penguin colony has best year yet
New figures show the Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony is celebrating its best year yet.
Upgrades to wastewater infrastructure
Upgrades to wastewater infrastructure
Significant upgrades to wastewater infrastructure in Hāwea, Wānaka, and Albert Town will begin early next month, aiming to boost capacity of the region’s network.
Scooters to feature in grand parade
Scooters to feature in grand parade
A stealth of mobility scooters are being pimped for their inaugural entry in the Alexandra Blossom Festival grand parade this year.
Power line to support growth in industry
Power line to support growth in industry
Fonterra is teaming up with The Power Company and Transpower to build a new 110kV power line in Southland, aimed at supporting industrial growth and reducing emissions at its Edendale site.
Significant boost given to community groups in grants
Significant boost given to community groups in grants
Two Central Otago community groups received significant grants in the latest round of Otago Community Trust (OCT) grants.
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Ready to compete against the best
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Ready to compete against the best
Seventeen year-old Catlins motorcyclist Blake Affleck is off to represent New Zealand in Italy.
Mixed views on proposed gold mine
Mixed views on proposed gold mine
A couple of heavy hitters have come out against a planned gold mine in Waikaka but some locals appear to be backing the venture.
New airport space reflects strategic intent
New airport space reflects strategic intent
Invercargill Airport says it has taken another step forward in securing permanent jet services with the official opening of the Civil Aviation Authority’s Aviation Security Service workplace,...
Wastewater pipeline build to start in new year
Wastewater pipeline build to start in new year
Queenstown is set to benefit from a larger, more effective wastewater system, with construction announced for a new pressurised wastewater pipeline that will provide an additional connection...
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Reform promise to bring council ‘back into line’
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Reform promise to bring council ‘back into line’
Candidates rallying behind Allan Birchfield under a "Reform" banner promise to bring the West Coast Regional Council "back into line".
Water model concerns raised
Water model concerns raised
In a stark letter sent to the Waitaki District Council in mid July, secretary for local government Paul James warned the council it will face significant barriers to achieving financial stability...
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Disappointed by response to dog attack
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Disappointed by response to dog attack
The survivors of a Balclutha dog attack are back volunteering for St John’s Therapy Pets but the dog owner says she is disappointed with the "lenient" decision regarding her attackers.
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Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: Bell
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Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: Bell
The Gore district mayor says while Greenpeace has valid concerns about the region’s drinking water, the environmental organisation’s efforts have been misdirected, untimely and potentially inaccurate.
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Snow welcomed by skifield operators
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Snow welcomed by skifield operators
Snow has at long last reappeared in Otago, with the long drought ending for skifield operators.