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Apt punishment to ‘scrub every bloody headstone’

Awarua RSA president and war veteran Ian Beker is relieved to see military nurse Major Rose...

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Apt punishment to ‘scrub every bloody headstone’

A fitting punishment for stealing plaques from the graves of war veterans would be to "clean and scrub every bloody headstone", an Invercargill RSA member says.

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Company eager for more after first transportable home

Hastie Construction owner Hayden Hastie hopes to partner with Heartland Homes to build more...

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Company eager for more after first transportable home

These days you can get pretty much anything delivered to your doorstep — even the house itself.

'Unusually hot' for some, heavy rain to hit Fiordland

'Unusually hot' for some, heavy rain to hit Fiordland

Invercargill and Christchurch are forecast to be warmer than usual, while thunder and heavy rain is expected to hit Fiordland.

New cycle trail builds hit brick wall

New cycle trail builds hit brick wall

A long-forgotten Doc policy that has suddenly been reactivated is creating a headache for riders trying to make new trails.

Start to kākāpō mating season detected

The kākāpō breeding season is officially under way. Pictured is a bird known as ‘‘Boss’’. However...

Start to kākāpō mating season detected

Remote monitoring on Codfish Island/Whenua Hou has detected kākāpō "mating activity" for the first time in four years, the Department of Conservation and Ngāi Tahu say.

Sale of Cecil Peak farm still on cards

Queenstown’s Cecil Peak Station, which had a ‘‘guide price’’ of $60 million, was taken off the...

Sale of Cecil Peak farm still on cards

Despite one of Queenstown’s most recognisable landscapes being taken off the market late last year, negotiations are continuing.

Stolen war veterans' plaques 'damaged beyond repair'

Awarua RSA president Ian Becker stands next to the grave at St John’s Cemetery from which the...

Stolen war veterans' plaques 'damaged beyond repair'

A man has been arrested over the theft of plaques from war veterans' graves at an Invercargill cemetery - some of which have been "damaged beyond repair".

'Hero driver' thanked for rescuing Central Otago dogs

Nala (left) and Jock were found safe on Monday and returned to their relieved owners. Photo:...

'Hero driver' thanked for rescuing Central Otago dogs

A "hero driver" is being praised for helping return two dogs taken in a stolen ute in Central Otago.

Caution urged after logs seen

The Dipton bridge over the Ōreti river. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Caution urged after logs seen

Boaties are being urged to take extra care on the Ōreti River, where large semi-submerged logs are on the move.

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Revived hotel and cafe busy

Hyde Hotel owners Craig and Liz Alderson catch a moment together between customers while daughter...

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Revived hotel and cafe busy

Slow and steady may have been the plan but fast and furious has taken over as the once-shuttered Hyde Hotel is revived and restored as The Hydeaway.

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Town growth needs ‘pipes in ground’

An aerial shot of Alexandra. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Town growth needs ‘pipes in ground’

Alexandra could be in for a population boom as about 300 new sections come up for sale, but without "pipes in the ground" the reality could be unpleasant, a community leader says.

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Hundreds at risk of losing permits

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Hundreds at risk of losing permits

A warning shot has sounded for mooring owners in the Queenstown Lakes area, with hundreds of permits at risk over outstanding resource consents, the council says.

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Central Otago fruit season running a little behind

Ettrick orchardist Hanlon Otway does a little quality control before apricots are packed for...

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Central Otago fruit season running a little behind

Central Otago fruit has arrived in Dunedin shops but it is later than normal as rain and wind delayed the bulk of the crop being picked.

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Company hoping to add two more craft to fleet

The owner of Queenstown’s Hydro Attack wants to add two more semi-submersible ‘‘shark’’ boats to...

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Company hoping to add two more craft to fleet

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, two more semi-submersible "shark" vessels may soon be added to Lake Wakatipu.

Charge for access to historic goldmining town

Kevin Marlow with the group of stakeholders who signed an MOU late last year. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Charge for vehicle access to historic Otago goldmining town

It will cost $40 for a car, truck or motorcycle to head in to a historic Otago goldmining ghost town from the end of this month.

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Man shaken after being shot with gel-blaster

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Man shaken after being shot with gel-blaster

A Southland drive-through worker was shot in the face with a gel-blaster, leaving him in shock for about eight hours.

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Mine application timeframe to be discussed

Sign of the times at Bendigo. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Mine application timeframe to be discussed

A meeting later this month is set to decide how much time will be needed for the controversial Santana Minerals Bendigo mine application but the company is sticking to asking for a 30-day timeframe.

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Most Queenstown school buses to keep running, for now

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Most Queenstown school buses to keep running, for now

The Ministry of Education has made minor tweaks to Queenstown school bus services from term 2 this year.

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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break

Back where it all began are (from left), Finn Butcher’s father Dale Butcher, of Alexandra,...

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Olympians take a dip in Clutha on festive break

Cyclists on the banks of the Clutha River were treated to an expert display of slalom kayaking yesterday morning, but most did not realise they were watching Olympic-level competitors.

Man trapped under car in Wānaka 'elderly, lived alone'

A man who died after becoming trapped under a vehicle in his driveway in Wānaka was elderly and living alone, the ODT has been told.

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