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Water model concerns raised

Waitaki District Council building. PHOTO: ARCHIVE

Water model concerns raised

In a stark letter sent to the Waitaki District Council in mid July, secretary for local government Paul James warned the council it will face significant barriers to achieving financial stability...

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Miner's quarry bid raises residents' ire

The Hawkeswood Mining Company site at Millers Flat. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Miner's quarry bid raises residents' ire

A Millers Flat gold miner has been accused of trying to railroad through a proposed quarry but the operator says he is "doing a public service".

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Speedway facing land rent rise of 150%

The grand parade before the final of the 2023-24 New Zealand Super Saloon Camps at Central Motor...

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Speedway facing land rent rise of 150%

Central Motor Speedway is questioning its future amid plunging profits and a proposed 150% rise in land rent.

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Disposal of waste expensive problem for op shops

Balclutha Op Shop duty manager Tina Johnson disposes of unsaleable waste at the Clyde St store...

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Disposal of waste expensive problem for op shops

South Otago op shops are drowning beneath a tsunami of rubbish, costing them more than $65,000 a year.

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Hipkins backs regional deals

Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes a point to a business audience in Queenstown yesterday. PHOTO:...

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Hipkins backs regional deals

A labour-led government would not only honour regional deals struck by the current government, but expand them, leader Chris Hipkins told a Queenstown audience yesterday.

Snow prompts road warnings around the South

The Danseys Pass Road is closed owing to snow on Friday. Photo: CODC

Snow prompts road warnings around the South

Crews are out clearing snow from Southern highways as a series of cold fronts moves up the country, sending temperatures plummeting.

Change to subsidised travel scheme floated

Invercargill City Council councillors and staff are under scrutiny after building consent process...

Change to subsidised travel scheme floated

Budget blowouts have forced Invercargill City Council to propose changes to its subsidised travel programme for those living with impairments.

Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted

Queenstown meeting of Luxon, Albanese trumpeted

All eyes will be on Queenstown this weekend.

Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown

Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon...

Luxon, Albanese to meet in Queenstown

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Queenstown this weekend.

Fast-track plan loses big backers

The original fast-track proposal for Coronet Village has been scaled back to include only housing...

Fast-track plan loses big backers

Two major backers of Queenstown’s controversial Coronet Village fast-track proposal have pulled out, and a third is not involved at present.

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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy

Mike Collins. File photo: Linda Robertson

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Tourism, primary sector behind strong Otago economy

The evidence continues to mount that Otago’s economy is outperforming the rest of New Zealand.

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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed

An age-progression photo of French exchange student Eloi Rolland, who went missing from Auckland...

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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed

Police say a sighting of a missing French student in Te Anau, just days after his disappearance from Piha in 2020, cannot be confirmed.

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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade

Tania Innes is the first woman to hold a leadership position at the Omarama Volunteer Fire...

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Innes first woman to hold leadership role in brigade

Tania Innes is breaking barriers in more ways than one.

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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island

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‘Particularly dry month’ for much of South Island

High mean sea level pressure prevailed over much of the South Island during July, creating prolonged dry spells across much of Otago and Southland.

NZ not in 'economic shape': Hipkins

Labour leader Chris Hipkins said he would be surprised if there had been much change in safety...

NZ not in 'economic shape', Hipkins says in Queenstown speech

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told the Queenstown Business Chamber the economy is not recovering, and more spending is needed to get the settings right.

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Failure to find sea lion killer ‘disappointing’

Jade and her pup relax in the shade of the willows about 60km inland from the Clutha River mouth...

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Failure to find sea lion killer ‘disappointing’

As a deadline approaches, a $50,000 reward to find those responsible for the deaths of three sea lions in the Catlins has yet to unearth any clear culprits, authorities say.

Olive branch offered over parking fees

The Department of Conservation carpark at Punakaiki can be packed in summer. Photo: Lois Williams...

Olive branch offered over parking fees

The Department of Conservation has offered a compromise over parking fees at Punakaiki's Pancake Rocks after strong objections from locals.

Merit seen in NCEA replacement

Wakatipu High principal Oded Nathan. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Merit seen in NCEA replacement

Wakatipu High’s principal welcomes aspects of what the government’s aiming to achieve by scrapping NCEA qualifications, but doesn’t believe the present system was broken.

Coronet Peak’s four-legged frenzy

The men’s town dog race gets off to a flyer at last year’s Dog Derby. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Coronet Peak’s four-legged frenzy

It's your one chance in the year to take part in a massed charge down a snowy mountain with your pooch.

Local brewers tap into gold

Queenstown's Altitude Brewing’s done it again.

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