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Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation
Tisbury poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson is calling for faster action on a council investigation into the impact of a nearby housing development
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‘Worrying issues’ about proposed goldmine raised
‘Worrying issues’ about proposed goldmine raised
Sustainable Tarras is holding public meetings in Dunedin and Wānaka next week to address "numerous very worrying issues" about a fast-track application for a goldmine in Central Otago.
Group asks MP to help get speed limit reversed
Group asks MP to help get speed limit reversed
Efforts to keep a lower speed limit in place across the Waitaki bridge have found an ally.
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house
A southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.
Heavy rain in North Otago 'may approach warning level'
Heavy rain in North Otago 'may approach warning level'
Forecasters have issued a heavy rain watch for North Otago this morning as a slow-moving front soaks the region.
Alexandra Lotto winner dead after downward spiral into drugs
Alexandra Lotto winner dead after downward spiral into drugs
The former boss of an Alexandra plumber who died after squandering a life-changing multimillion Lotto win on drugs remembers the man as having a ‘‘bright future’’ until he won the money.
Queenstown open for skiing action on Saturday
Queenstown open for skiing action on Saturday
It is not too shabby for an opening day.
Majority dissatisfied with council: survey
Majority dissatisfied with council: survey
A survey of residents commissioned by the Queenstown Lakes District Council has found only 17% of respondents think it makes decisions in the best interests of the district.
Wānaka section sells for $3.5m
Wānaka section sells for $3.5m
A $3.5 million view on Wānaka’s Tiffany Lane has sold — and that is without a house.
Cultures on show at Matariki event
Cultures on show at Matariki event
Clutha is celebrating Matariki in style next Thursday, giving South Otago people the opportunity to take a deep dive into the district’s diverse cultures.
WDC after more public transport in region
WDC after more public transport in region
Oamaru commuters wanting to catch a bus to Dunedin will have to wait at least three more years under draft regional transport plans but the region’s politicians want funding for even more transport...
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Sex workers battle Queenstown strip shows
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Sex workers battle Queenstown strip shows
A sex workers’ collective is calling for a new Queenstown bar featuring strip shows to be shut down as it is not operating under an "adult entertainment" liquor licence.
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Award-winning Oamaru restaurant hired teens with no contract
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Award-winning Oamaru restaurant hired teens with no contract
An award-winning Oamaru restaurant must pay two teenagers $500 each after they were employed with no contract.
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Negative impacts if lake lowered: expert
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Negative impacts if lake lowered: expert
Lake Hāwea will have dust issues and its water quality, fishery, plant life and ecology will degrade if Contact Energy’s fast-track approval to lower the lake goes ahead.
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‘Pea soup’ fog prevents transport of tank
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‘Pea soup’ fog prevents transport of tank
Fog tanked the transport of a 350,000-litre stainless steel water tank from Invercargill to Dunedin on Monday evening.
Call for tourism infrastructure focus
Call for tourism infrastructure focus
A Queenstown tourism leader is calling for a greater focus on infrastructure funding over tourism promotion as the government looks to increase visitor demand.
Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome
Plant court orders seen as ‘pragmatic’ outcome
A slew of court orders relating to the operation of Queenstown’s Shotover wastewater treatment plant, and a replacement for its failed disposal system, is a "pragmatic" outcome, the mayor says.
Paddler safe and well after upturned kayak found on lake
Paddler safe and well after upturned kayak found on lake
Police have reported a happy ending after an upturned kayak was found floating on Lake Te Anau yesterday.
SH8 closed again owing to snow
SH8 closed again owing to snow
State Highway 8 in Canterbury is closed again tonight after an earlier closure that ended this afternoon.
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Tiny Otago school says govt won't return $50k
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Tiny Otago school says govt won't return $50k
Supporters of a recently closed Catlins school say the Ministry of Education is refusing to return at least $50,000 of unspent community funds to the community.