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Cycling family of four test new forest trail

Ready to test the new Waikaia forest track are Benji and Zoe Gillespie with their daughters...

Cycling family of four test new forest trail

The Waikaia Forest Trails had their soft opening this week and, come sunny Anzac Day, families with a variety of skill levels were riding the accessible bike track.

Cave Creek: Still wondering what might have been

The collapsed viewing platform at Cave Creek on April 30, 1995. PHOTO: THE PRESS

Cave Creek: Still wondering what might have been

Fleur Pawsey often thinks of the life her brother might have lived, if he hadn’t died at Cave Creek.

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Firm taken to court over ‘referral fee’ allegedly owed

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Firm taken to court over ‘referral fee’ allegedly owed

A former Bayleys agent has taken the company to court for allegedly reneging on his share of the commission on a $30 million Frankton land sale.

Road pegs found to be missing

NZTA has apologised and promised to investigate after the West Coast Regional Council chairman reported hundreds of road marker pegs missing on SH73, east of Arthur’s Pass.

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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results

East Otago High School principal Helen Newcombe highlights her school’s improvement in NCEA level...

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‘Old-school’ learning lifts results

"Old-school" repetitive learning and one-on-one support are the secrets to two Otago schools’ rapid improvement in NCEA attainment.

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Getting a good rise amid pandemonium

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Getting a good rise amid pandemonium

In the last few days water temperatures have dropped into single figures overnight but have risen a couple of degrees during the day.

Big Glory by name — and by nature

Big Glory by name — and by nature

Untouched native forest grows to the shoreline surrounding Big Glory Bay on Stewart Island at Easter.

Road safety central to upcoming events

Road Safety Education RYDA South Island programme co-ordinator Liona Stanicich speaks during the...

Road safety central to upcoming events

Responsible road users are safe road users.

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Airfare costs cutting off city: Clark

Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark. PHOTO: OTAGO DAILY TIMES

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Airfare costs cutting off city: Clark

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark feels the city is becoming more disconnected from the rest of the country due to the high cost of airfares — and it seems the situation is unlikely to change any time...

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Cliff flag designed to keep conflict ‘in the public eye’

Motorists using the Cromwell Gorge road yesterday may have noticed a large Palestinian flag on...

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Cliff flag designed to keep conflict ‘in the public eye’

People driving through the Cromwell Gorge yesterday were given a very visual reminder that the conflict in Gaza continues, with the unfurling of a massive Palestinian flag.