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Big plans for Events Centre
The Queenstown Events Centre is about to be super-sized.
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Dismay after sinking-lid pokie policy rejected
Dismay after sinking-lid pokie policy rejected
Cromwell resident David George has seen first hand the devastating impact pokie addictions have on Central Otago families.
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Historic landmark process given tick
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Historic landmark process given tick
The community trust instrumental in the revival of historic Oamaru over the past 35 years has now formally signed its assent to a process to achieve National Historic Landmark status for the area.
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Mayor ‘disappointed’ after rates campaign
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Mayor ‘disappointed’ after rates campaign
Invercargill's mayor is a "little bit disappointed" he did not get the support he wanted from the community after going against his council and conducting an extensive campaign to secure a rates...
Calls to retain disability transport funding
Calls to retain disability transport funding
Disability groups are pushing for retention of Total Mobility funding amid potential trimming of the service in Invercargill.
Second balloon set to launch
Second balloon set to launch
A second super pressure balloon is scheduled to be launched from Wānaka Airport today. The first balloon is still flying.
‘Rules are rules’: no compromise on speed limits
‘Rules are rules’: no compromise on speed limits
Southland district councillors expressed their frustration and resentfully agreed to an NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) directive to change speed limits — again.
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‘Great and brave’ Access workers seek public support
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‘Great and brave’ Access workers seek public support
The wild weather across the South Island did not stop "brave" Access Community Health (ACH) workers from protesting on Severn St in Oamaru yesterday.
Council mum over building sale decision
Council mum over building sale decision
An old rugby club building in rural Southland could soon be sold for just $1.
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Over 100 gather to discuss penguins
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Over 100 gather to discuss penguins
Penguins took centre stage in Oamaru yesterday as the largest-ever Oamaru Penguin Symposium kicked off, drawing 113 experts and enthusiasts from around New Zealand to the Oamaru Opera House.
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Dairy farmer ‘blindsided’ by $44,000 rates hike
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Dairy farmer ‘blindsided’ by $44,000 rates hike
A South Otago dairy farmer says he was "blindsided" by a rates increase of $44,000 this year, as ratepayers and community groups feel the pinch.
Southland building could be sold for $1
Southland building could be sold for $1
An old rugby club building in rural Southland could soon be sold for just $1.
New ultra race deemed a success
New ultra race deemed a success
Competitors braved the rainy Easter weekend to run 6.7km every hour on the hour until they could run no more at the inaugural Alexandra Carousel Backyard Ultra race.
Boat marathon powers up gorge
Boat marathon powers up gorge
The roar of powerboats echoed through the Cromwell Gorge on Saturday as rounds two and three of the New Zealand Boat Marathon Commission’s 2025 race calendar were held in Central Otago.
Hundreds gather in remembrance
Hundreds gather in remembrance
Despite the cold, hundreds of Central Otago residents gathered to pay their respects at the various Anzac Day services across the district on Friday, one of whom was Teviot Valley Community Board...
Weaver to learn from Indian masters
Weaver to learn from Indian masters
A Cromwell weaver has the opportunity to study jamdani weaving with master artisans in West Bengal, India after winning a scholarship.
BMX coach ‘proud’ of award nomination
BMX coach ‘proud’ of award nomination
A teenage BMX coach said he was quite proud to be one of the finalists for the 2025 Forsyth Barr Central Otago Sports Awards, to be held in Wānaka in May.
Duo cycle length of NZ
Duo cycle length of NZ
A pair of South Canterbury cyclists have successfully pedalled their way down the length of New Zealand.
Street theatre celebration of culture
Street theatre celebration of culture
Aidan Theatre is aiming to bring a world of imagination and fun to Timaru’s Stafford St.
Lives of nonagenarians put on stage
Lives of nonagenarians put on stage
Being positive about the future and looking forward to life are some of the key messages in an upcoming South Canterbury Drama League production.