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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil

Press operator Steve Morris watches the malaxation stage of the pressing process, where crushed...

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Pressing day offers insight into olive oil

Close to 200 visitors passed through Olive Press Central Otago in Cromwell on Saturday for the Central Otago Olive Growers (COOG) annual community pressing day.

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Rail line closed for work

Passengers soak in the scenery on a KiwiRail TranzAlpine outing. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Rail line closed for work

The TranzAlpine tourist train and all rail services out of the West Coast are shut down until Friday.

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Conference focus on electrification

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Conference focus on electrification

In the midst of a geopolitical energy security crisis, some of the best and brightest brains have gathered in Queenstown this week to further the ambition of the region — and country — to electrify.

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Adaptability seen as key to farming for 100-plus years

The Robertson family, of Glenkenich, receive their Century Farms award during a ceremony at...

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Adaptability seen as key to farming for 100-plus years

Resilience and adaptability were key characteristics celebrated by farming families from across New Zealand in Lawrence on Saturday night.

Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes

An artist’s impression of a gondola running above Central St in Frankton. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

Queenstown business look to Whoosh to solve traffic woes

A group of Queenstown business leaders are backing Whoosh, a transport company billed as an "Uber in the sky" .

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$180m health services boost seen as stopgap

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$180m health services boost seen as stopgap

Wānaka healthcare advocates have welcomed a boost in funding for the area, but say the government’s announcement lacks clear commitments.

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Maternity transfer backtrack

Parliament looks set to pass a Bill to expand ACC eligibility to include maternal birth injuries....

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Maternity transfer backtrack

Expectant Queenstown mothers may once again be transferred to Invercargill after a contentious trial has ended.

Ultra-luxury Queenstown retreat taking shape

The Noctis by Kamana building site includes, top right, two completed villas. Photo: supplied

Ultra-luxury Queenstown retreat taking shape

Two ultra-luxury Queenstown villas have been completed in what’s touted as a new benchmark for luxury visitor accommodation in New Zealand.

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Book brings to life the tales of death in the South

Lloyd Esler with his new book at what he called the ‘‘shabby mausoleum’’. PHOTO: TAYLER MUTTON

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Book brings to life the tales of death in the South

Local author and historian Lloyd Esler has written a new book centred on graves in Southland and the stories behind them.

Helicopter involved in fatal crash belongs to Wallis family

Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

Helicopter involved in fatal crash belongs to Wallis family

The helicopter involved in a crash that killed two people in Mount Aspiring National Park this morning was from the Wallis family's Alpine Helicopters.

Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown

Two injured in car, motorcycle crash in Queenstown

Two people are injured after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Frankton Rd.

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Rebuild may be town’s last project, Cr warns

Central Otago District Council property and facilities manager Garreth Robinson and Teviot ward...

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Rebuild may be town’s last project, Cr warns

Rebuilding the beloved Roxburgh Entertainment Centre could be the last project in town ‘‘in a very long time’’ if amalgamation goes ahead, a councillor has warned.

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Helicopter needed for work

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Helicopter needed for work

The man who originally installed a pedestrian bridge on a popular walking track in Hāwea says it will cost the council thousands to replace it.

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Historic, restored Junction Hotel for sale

The Junction Hotel in Oamaru is on the market. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Historic, restored Junction Hotel for sale

Oamaru’s 150-year-old Junction Hotel is on the market.

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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut

Queenstown mayor John Glover. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut

The average rates rise in the Queenstown Lakes district will be in the single figures in the next financial year, down from a projected 11.6% increase.

High power costs forcing ‘drastic’ calls

Inspections of Balclutha's SH1 bridge will begin on Monday evening. File photo

High power costs forcing ‘drastic’ calls

A Balclutha pensioner facing some of the highest power prices in the country says she may have to sell her home, due to ‘‘off-the-wall’’ cost-of-living expenses.

New gallery report’s lack of Māori voice criticised

New gallery report’s lack of Māori voice criticised

An investigation into a possible new Invercargill art gallery has raised concerns about funding and a lack of Māori engagement.

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Community turns out for pump track opening

Winton Primary School teacher Mel Brunell watches carefully over Maci Wright, 5, at the pump...

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Community turns out for pump track opening

Winton Primary School pupils saw the realisation of a dream as their pump track officially opened last week.

Solar farm project starts

This site north of Reefton is set to house the first solar farm on the West Coast. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Solar farm project starts

Work has begun on the West Coast’s first solar farm.

Fight continues to save visitor centre

Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre manager Carolyn Lewis (centre) and visitor...

Fight continues to save visitor centre

The manager of the Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre came armed with 147 letters of support when asking councillors to reinstate funding for the shuttered facility this week.

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