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Long road ahead for Oamaru boy badly hurt in skiing fall

Oamaru boy and keen skiier Charlie Lane was seriously injured after an 8m fall while skiing....

Long road ahead for Oamaru boy badly hurt in skiing fall

An Oamaru boy who ‘‘loves to ski’’ is facing a long recovery and uncertain future after breaking his back and both legs in a skiing fall on Mount Ruapehu.

Heavy rain, gales for parts of South Island

Rain is forecast for the Milford Road area for the rest of the week. PHOTO: MILFORD ROAD ALLIANCE

Heavy rain, gales for parts of South Island

Parts of the South Island are in for a battering, with periods of heavy rain and strong winds forecast over the next few days, including 59 hours of rain for Buller.

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Mayor 'beyond thrilled' complex confirmed

An artist’s impression of the planned new community library-service centre and pool complex in...

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Mayor 'beyond thrilled' complex confirmed

Officials say they are "beyond thrilled" to sign a $17.75 million contract for construction of a new pool and library-service centre complex in Milton.

'Deeply concerned': Wānaka cell tower arsons slammed

'Deeply concerned': Wānaka cell tower arsons slammed

The second arson attack on a cell tower in Wānaka in a matter of weeks has been slammed by the region's mayor.

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Opponents of wind farm admit it looks over the line

Dean Rabbidge. Photo: Sandy Eggleston

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Opponents of wind farm admit it looks over the line

The next step for the Slopedown wind farm will take place next week, but the main opposition voice appears to be all but raising the white flag.

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Shaw hopeful of heritage status for gold rush tomb

Adrienne Shaw is leading the campaign for Category 1 heritage status to be applied to the Sam...

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Shaw hopeful of heritage status for gold rush tomb

A prominent Lawrence gold rush figure would be proud to see his tomb enshrined as a heritage landmark, a project leader says.

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Tourist pleads guilty to causing serious crash

Ka Ho Cheung. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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Tourist pleads guilty to causing serious Wānaka crash

A tourist honeymooning in New Zealand has admitted causing a severe crash which led to four people - including his new wife - being hospitalised.