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Alleged arsonist refuses to answer judge

One of several cell towers allegedly targeted by Daniel Miller in the Wānaka region. Photo: RNZ

Alleged Wānaka cell tower arsonist refuses to answer judge

A man who is facing arson and firearms charges following a series of attacks on cellphone towers in Wānaka has refused to answer questions from a judge.

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Plan for railway to put town on map

Enjoying a ride on the Waimea Plains Railway Trust’s Rogers K92 steam locomotive in Mandeville...

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Plan for railway to put town on map

The Waimea Plains Railway Trust is chugging away to put Mandeville on the map as a tourist spot with restored history.

‘Whole roof’ on fire

‘Whole roof’ on fire

A house in Arrowtown was left with significant damage after a fire set "the whole roof" ablaze, firefighters say.

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Burns piping ‘really exciting’

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Burns piping ‘really exciting’

Taking on the piping duties for the Robbie Burns dinner at the Scottish Hall in Invercargill on Saturday evening was a breeze for local lad Sam Lindsay

Wanted man possibly in Dunedin

Police are seeking Roy Perkins. Photo: NZ Police

Wanted man possibly in Dunedin

A man wanted by police is believed to be in the Southern District, possibly in Dunedin.

SH90 reopened after overnight flooding closure

SH90 reopened after overnight flooding closure

State Highway 90 has reopened following an overnight closure due to flooding.

Clutha clean-up continues as council bill nears $1m

Todd and Holly McCammon with their daughter Isla, and some of the hundreds of trees that fell on...

Clutha clean-up continues as council bill nears $1m

A storm that lasted minutes has equated to at least a year's work on their 220-hectare sheep and beef farm near Clydevale, Holly and Todd McCammon say.

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Death of vet being treated as homicide

Flowers rest beside a sign outside the entrance to an Adams Flat Rd property, Crichton, where a...

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Death of vet being treated as homicide

The tight-knit community of rural Milton is staying silent following the death of a local veterinarian in a suspected homicide on Friday.

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Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain

A tree branch blew off trees next to the Kensington Oval yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain

After enduring rain all weekend, Otago and Southland can look forward to some sunshine later this week.

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Goldmine decision may be extended

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Goldmine decision may be extended

A panel of up to seven experts weighing whether Santana Minerals’ Bendigo gold mine in Central Otago should proceed is expected to include an economist and environmental scientists

Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals

Michael Sanderson (left) and Kurtis Pertab compete in a team roping event earlier this season....

Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals

The 60th annual Waikouaiti Rodeo is extra special this year.

Paid parking changes put on hold

Community blow-back has led to a pause of big changes to Oamaru’s paid parking.

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Planned art school clears first hurdle

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Planned art school clears first hurdle

South Star School has passed its first test with flying colours.

SH90 closed overnight due to flooding

State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi in South Otago is expected to remain closed overnight due to flooding.

Arrowtown home damaged in roof fire

An Arrowtown home has been significantly damaged after a fire set ‘‘the whole roof’’ ablaze, firefighters say.

Hardship leads to wholesome career change

Hilary Rose Smith has been in Wānaka 11 years and has found the perfect work-life balance being a...

Hardship leads to wholesome career change

Hilary Rose Smith, the former nurse of nine years to Sir Tim Wallis, knows well that life can change very quickly.

Homicide inquiry after woman dies at Clutha property

Cordons are in place and a police tent has been erected at the property this morning. PHOTO:...

Homicide inquiry after woman dies at Clutha property

A homicide inquiry is under way after the death of a woman at a Clutha property. A man has critical injuries.

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New Moke Lake booking requirement blindsides camper

An online booking system is now in place for the popular Moke Lake campground near Queenstown....

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New Moke Lake booking requirement blindsides camper

The unannounced introduction of an online booking system for the popular Moke Lake campground near Queenstown has caught at least one would-be camper unawares.

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Board of directors sought for WaiSouth

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Board of directors sought for WaiSouth

The Queenstown Lakes district’s Three Waters company has a name.

One week left for speed-change submissions

Hampden is one of the places in Otago where speed limit changes are planned. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA...

One week left for speed-change submissions

Public submission on changes to speeds along North Otago’s coastal State Highway 1 finish next week.

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