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ORC office cost rises slammed

The Otago Regional Council’s new office project has been slammed as costs mount. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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ORC office cost rises slammed

A councillor has slammed the Otago Regional Council’s new office project’s multimillion-dollar cost overruns as unacceptable in a cost of living crisis as details emerge of asbestos being discovered.

Stoat believed already dead when taken to Stewart Island

The man was found dead on Stewart Island. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Stoat believed already dead when taken to Stewart Island

Conservation sleuths have partly solved the mystery of how a dead stoat came to be on Rakiura-Stewart Island in a case that has now become an intriguing whodunnit.

Green light for $300 million Wānaka hospital

An artist's impression of the $300 million hospital. Image: Roa

Green light for $300 million Wānaka hospital

A $300 million hospital planned for Wānaka with four operating theatres and a 24-hour emergency department has been given the green light.

Franklin presses on in Jacks Point

A graphic render of part of the Village Central development proposed for Jacks Point. PHOTO:...

Franklin presses on in Jacks Point

Property developer Dean Franklin is putting "media attacks" behind him and pushing ahead with his latest project in Jack’s Point.

Medical centre closure marks end of an era

The Queenstown Medical Centre’s Berkshire St clinic closes tomorrow. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Medical centre closure marks end of an era

It'll be the end of an era in Arrowtown tomorrow when the Queenstown Medical Centre’s (QMC) Berkshire St clinic opens its doors for the last time.

High flyer finds new ground

High flyer finds new ground

For well over half his life, Queenstown’s Ingemar Eriksson’s quite literally been a high flyer.

Big grocery gift’s huge ripple effect

Pak’nSave Queenstown co-owner Michelle King, left, with KiwiHarvest Queenstown branch manager...

Big grocery gift’s huge ripple effect

Seventeen charities have benefited from a massive grocery donation provided by a Queenstown supermarket.

Lake Hayes trapping focus

Stoats are one of the targets of predator control around Lake Hayes. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Lake Hayes trapping focus

A special event this coming Tuesday aims to start establishing a ‘second line of defence’ for Waiwhakaata Lake Hayes.

Survey to shape emergency

University of Otago Centre for Sustainability PhD candidate Niloorfar Dini. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Survey to shape emergency

An Otago Uni student’s doing a deep dive into our transport networks, and needs your help.

Moutain bike squad targets young talent

Onward MTB head coach Rory Bingham on Creeky Winders. PHOTO: ONWARD MTB

Moutain bike squad targets young talent

A Queenstown mountain biking coach is about to select the first intake of a high performance programme for junior riders.

Jr Stampede’s six-year drought ends

The Junior Stampede U18 ice hockey team will play in front of a home crowd for the first time in...

Jr Stampede’s six-year drought ends

After a six-year drinks break, the next generation of Queenstown ice hockey stars will finally get to play a national league game on home ice this weekend. And their coach, Stephen Reid, is hoping...

Turner St site gets designer upgrade

Redwood Group hopes to have its Central Peaks development, on Turner St, finished in about a year...

Turner St site gets designer upgrade

Auckland-based developer Tony Gapes expects his next development — Central Peaks on Queenstown’s Turner St — will be finished by next September.

Principals cautiously optimistic

High schools around the country, including South Otago, are standing by for a new qualification...

Principals cautiously optimistic

South Otago school principals are optimistic about the government’s plans to abolish the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), but are waiting to hear more details.

Local Legend: Zoe Latta

Local Legend: Zoe Latta

The last Clutha Leader, Silver Fern Farms Local Legend of winter is nonagenarian Zoe Latta.

Freshwater changes outlined

The department wants people's thoughts on the Government's proposed plan to clean up waterways....

Freshwater changes outlined

Good news has come in twos to bring relief to local farmers.

Charity receives award for work on heritage, dog park

Clutha District Council members and Milton Area Promotions award winners (from left) Cr Bruce...

Charity receives award for work on heritage, dog park

This year’s Clutha District Council Heritage & Environment Community Service Award went to a team whose commitment to recreation spaces and local history has made a lasting impact on their town...

Senior queen nominations open

Members of the Clyde and Districts Lions Club (from left) Hilary Armstrong, Sue Burgess, Ngaire...

Senior queen nominations open

Nominations for the 2025 Alexandra Blossom Festival senior queen are now open.

Poetry Day event to celebrate poet popular

Brian Turner was remembered at a Poetry Day event last Friday. PHOTO: THE NEWS FILES

Poetry Day event to celebrate poet popular

An event celebrating the life and works of Central Otago poet Brian Turner to mark National Poetry Day last Friday was attended by more than 100 people at Central Stories Museum and Art Gallery.

Dedicated volunteers acknowledged

Alexandra Senior Citizens members (front, from left) Maureen McIntosh, Lyn Batt and Bev McIvor...

Dedicated volunteers acknowledged

Three Alexandra women plus 120 years of volunteer work added up to three special honours this week.

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