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Driver in Queenstown head-on crash four times over limit

A Nelson man responsible for a head-on crash near Queenstown at the weekend had a breath-alcohol level more than four times the legal limit, police say.

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Community consultation on airport completed

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Community consultation on airport completed

The Wānaka community has shown it is passionate about the future of its airport, French consultancy Egis says.

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Insect pitched as fix to lagarosiphon invasion

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Insect pitched as fix to lagarosiphon invasion

A humble fly may be the key to stopping the march of a pest weed through pristine southern lakes.

Lilliput libraries little and loved

Lilliput libraries little and loved

Waitahuna resident Mila Cameron-Tuhaka, 7, browses the collection of books inside the newest Lilliput Library, located on the cycle trail between Hylton St and Lockharts Rd, yesterday.

‘Overwhelming’ send-off for young Southland boy

‘Overwhelming’ send-off for young Southland boy

A Gore mother is "in awe" of the community support shown after the death last week of her 9-year-old son Dixon Cribb from a rare form of epilepsy.

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Entertainment centre to benefit

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Entertainment centre to benefit

Celebrating a successful fundraising event at the Roxburgh Golf Club to help with rebuilding the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre are (from left) Roxburgh Golf Club member Rudi Katz, Business South...

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Committee member refuses to step down

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Committee member refuses to step down

A Queenstown Lakes district councillor says he will not step aside despite admitting he should never have commented ahead of a contentious application for a Lake Hāwea liquor store.

Catching well-schooled fish part of ‘collaboration’

Maniototo farmers Janine Smith and Simon Norwick are ready for the fishing season which starts...

Catching well-schooled fish part of ‘collaboration’

Patearoa farmer and keen fly angler Simon Norwick says the trout in his local river have "PhDs in fishermen".

New measles case in Queenstown

New measles case in Queenstown, vigilance urged

A new case of measles has been confirmed in Queenstown.

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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’

2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival princess Madison Petrie on the Thomas’ 80th Birthday float in the...

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Atmosphere at blossom festival ‘incredible’

Despite it quite literally raining on the parade, organisers said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the 2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival on Saturday.

Thunderstorms possible as more wild weather bears down on South

Another bout of unsettled weather looks set to bring strong winds, heavy rain and possible thunderstorms to the South.

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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented

Thomson Gorge Road, in Central Otago. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Council ‘satisfied’ no public access prevented

Claims of public roads being blocked by a mining company have been rejected by both the district council and company as the two had closed-door discussions about land access.

Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends

Harry Creed, of Australia, executes a "pond skim" at Coronet Peak’s closing day yesterday. PHOTO:...

Emotional day for staff as Coronet season ends

The closed sign has gone up at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak after a season its manager describes as one of "highs and lows".

Teacher’s dedication to children lauded

Outgoing Arrowtown Preschool manager Jane Foster, and husband Russell, at her retirement party on...

Teacher’s dedication to children lauded by community

The retiring manager of Arrowtown Preschool has been lauded for her grace, poise and humour while teaching and caring for the township’s youngest citizens for over 37 years, a grateful parent says.

Measles case confirmed in Queenstown

Measles case confirmed in Queenstown

It is the fifth known case of the highly infectious disease reported in NZ, linked to recent overseas travel.

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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records

Southern Powerlifting Otago member Matt Silvey lifts his way to first place for the open men's...

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NZ’s best powerlifters raise the bar and set records

Powerlifters of different ages, shapes and abilities brought their best to the New Zealand Open Age Group Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Invercargill on Saturday.

No injuries in car-train collision

No injuries in car-train collision

Police interview witnesses at the scene of a collision between a train and a car in Southland yesterday afternoon.

Car and train collide in Southland

Police at the scene of the collision in Southland today. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

Car and train collide in Southland

A car and train have collided in Southland this afternoon, causing traffic disruptions on State Highway 1 between Gore and Mataura.

Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize

‘billion-dollar’ award-winning local agent Jimmy Allen with colleagues Jess Coburn, left, and...

Queenstown estate agent's billion dollar prize

Bayleys Queenstown chiefs believe a recent slew of awards reflect credit on not just their own franchise, but are a good marker on the state of the local residential property market.

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Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill

Since the Queenstown Lakes district’s last revaluation in 2021, the value of residential housing...

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Protracted consent process lands ratepayer over $9k bill

A Queenstown ratepayer feels the local council is treating him as a cash cow while he endures a lengthy resource consent process.

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