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Painful day: rates hike set at just under 17%
Waitaki’s rates rise has been set at roughly 17% on what the district’s mayor called a ‘‘painful’’ day as protesters said the rise would "cause people harm".
Warning over 'freezing fog' in Kawerau Gorge
Warning over 'freezing fog' in Kawerau Gorge
Motorists are being warned to watch out for freezing fog and icy roads on a chilly start to the day in Queenstown and Central Otago.
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District in recovery after state of emergency lifted
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District in recovery after state of emergency lifted
The Waitaki district is now in recovery mode after a state of emergency declared in the wake of devastating flooding was lifted.
TVNZ apologises after complaint about inaccuracy upheld
TVNZ apologises after complaint about inaccuracy upheld
TVNZ has been forced to issue an apology to the Gore District Council over an incorrect statement broadcast last month concerning local government amalgamation.
'Vegas in the Valley': Speed-weddings come to Cardrona
'Vegas in the Valley': Speed-weddings come to Cardrona
Two Wānaka women are bringing a touch of Las Vegas to the Cardrona Valley, turning a nearly 150-year-old chapel into a speed-wedding venue.
Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks
Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks
Five people have been injured in a crash involving the Shotover Jet near Queenstown this afternoon.
Five injured in crash on SH8 near Milton
Five injured in crash on SH8 near Milton
Five people are injured following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 8, near Milton, this afternoon.
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Scammers dupe shoppers with fake Arrowtown business
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Scammers dupe shoppers with fake Arrowtown business
Online shoppers are being duped by a fake Arrowtown business, which is believed to be the brainchild of Netherlands-based scammers.
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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on
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'Absolute mess': Frustration as roadworks drag on
Residents and businesses are running out of patience with roadworks on Milton’s main street, one labelling the whole process ‘‘an absolute mess’’.
Oamaru family loses everything in floods
Oamaru family loses everything in floods
An Oamaru woman who lost everything to flooding has described seeing ‘‘freezing-cold floodwater rushing through the house’’ before emergency help arrived.
Weekend planner
Weekend planner
What's on in South Canterbury this Matariki weekend.
Club’s community impact celebrated
Club’s community impact celebrated
The Rotary Club of Timaru North recently marked the end of another successful year with a presentation from Hilton Haulage.
Cycling to global success
Cycling to global success
A young Timaru cyclist has pedalled his way to his first international race wins.
Matariki celebrations return
Matariki celebrations return
Matariki celebrations are returning to Lake Tekapo this year, hosted by Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua.
Fraser Park to host Matariki match
Fraser Park to host Matariki match
Some of the top women’s rugby players in New Zealand are set to descend on Fraser Park this Matariki weekend.
Local butcher bags bronze bacon award
Local butcher bags bronze bacon award
A Timaru man’s hand-crafted bacon has bagged a bronze award at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards.
Painting town purple for a good cause
Painting town purple for a good cause
A local organisation is encouraging the community to paint the town purple to mark its new name.
Kiribati heritage fuels student’s ambitions
Kiribati heritage fuels student’s ambitions
When Angimaua Teboko first arrived in New Zealand from Kiribati with his family in 2015, he could not have imagined where the journey would lead.
Garden producing despite the cold
Garden producing despite the cold
As snow caps the mountains, cauliflowers and broccolini keep growing in Temuka.
Good planning helps decision-making
Good planning helps decision-making
If there is one investment skill everyone would like to possess, it would be knowing when to get into the investment markets — and when to get out again.