Back country roads to close
Back country roads to close
A range of Central Otago back country roads will close to motor vehicles after the long weekend, ahead of the winter season, the Central Otago District Council has advised.
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Dismay at new age for screening
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Dismay at new age for screening
The founder of a charity hospital says the government has ‘‘broken its promise’’ on bowel cancer screening funding.
Violinist takes the stage in quarterfinal
Violinist takes the stage in quarterfinal
South Korean violinist Hyein Koo performs during a quarterfinal round of the Michael Hill International Violin Competition at the Queenstown Memorial Centre yesterday.
Supermarket’s liquor licence suspended
Supermarket’s liquor licence suspended
A Hokitika supermarket stripped of its ability to sell alcohol has failed to convince the district licensing committee it is a suitable licensee — for now.
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ICC axes ticket price rises
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ICC axes ticket price rises
Plans to raise bus fares and Splash Palace entry fees in Invercargill have been scrapped following community feedback.
Waitaki council boss called out for comment
Waitaki council boss called out for comment
A council boss has been labelled callous and arrogant for suggesting Waitaki residents who cannot pay their rates could have their homes sold from under them.
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Two complaints resolved, slur investigation ongoing
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Two complaints resolved, slur investigation ongoing
Two code of conduct complaints have been wrapped up but a Gore councillor’s alleged use of homophobic language is still under consideration, the mayor says.
Cows to be euthanised following Bluff Highway crash
Cows to be euthanised following Bluff Highway crash
Bluff Highway is blocked after a car hit three cows on the crucial route.
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‘Deeply Southland’ meat distribution scheme growing
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‘Deeply Southland’ meat distribution scheme growing
Meat from Southland, captured by hunters from Southland, cut by butchers from Southland and delivered by Southlanders into the hungry mouths of Southlanders in need.
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Call for QLDC waterways to be run by ORC
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Call for QLDC waterways to be run by ORC
A maritime expert says the Queenstown council should get out of running its waterways as it is creating confusion and threatening public safety.
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Homes found for birds from town aviaries
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Homes found for birds from town aviaries
Oamaru’s celebrated sulphur-crested cockatoo and the rest of the birds stuck in the town’s ramshackle aviaries have found new homes.
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Warm Sunday, Monday ahead for Dunedin, Oamaru
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Warm Sunday, Monday ahead for Dunedin, Oamaru
Meteorological winter officially arrives on Monday, but autumn will leave a parting gift for the long King’s Birthday weekend.
Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund
Positive response to Incentives for Growth Fund
The Queenstown Lakes district could benefit by up to $40 million from an ‘‘Incentives for Growth Fund’’ announced in yesterday’s Budget, a regional economist says.
Steampunkers get kitted up for festival
Steampunkers get kitted up for festival
Even retro-futuristic time travellers know where to find a bargain.
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Regional councillors want involvement in reform
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Regional councillors want involvement in reform
There is no intention of standing by and watching the future of local government be decided by a new group of mayors, who ‘‘will make a complete hash of it’’, Otago regional councillors say.
Ongoing nitrate study too slow: Greenpeace
Ongoing nitrate study too slow: Greenpeace
People’s health is being put at risk by Environment Southland’s ongoing investigation of nitrate-level spikes in Gore’s drinking water last year, environmentalists say.
In fine voice
In fine voice
Traffic came to a standstill on the main street of Gore yesterday as local schools showcased their singing talent in the “Freeze Ya Bits Off” busking competition as part of the Tussock Country...
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Survey to ask residents for input on amalgamation
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Survey to ask residents for input on amalgamation
Waitaki residents are being asked what the future of their ‘‘unique’’ district could look like as part of amalgamation.
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Huge tree crashes down on $1.9m Arrowtown home with tenants inside
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Huge tree crashes down on $1.9m Arrowtown home with tenants inside
A massive 150-year-old tree that came crashing down on a $1.88 million Arrowtown house was deemed “broadly acceptable” during its last assessment in March.
Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash
Retired pharmacist killed in Pukaki crash
A motorcyclist who died after a crash in the Mackenzie District at the weekend was a retired Christchurch pharmacist.