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Actor, MP clash over mine: ‘Elitist’ v ‘mini Trump wannabe’
Resources Minister Shane Jones has been labelled a "mini Trump wannabe" by actor Sir Sam Neill as the pair trade blows over a controversial Central Otago mine.
'Multiple' motorcycles involved in crash near Queenstown
'Multiple' motorcycles involved in crash near Queenstown
One person has been transported to hospital after a "multiple motorbike crash" near the Devils Staircase south of Queenstown.
One seriously hurt in farm track crash near Omakau
One seriously hurt in farm track crash near Omakau
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with serious injuries after a ute rolled down a farm track near Omakau.
Ambulance station work starts
Ambulance station work starts
After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.
Sculpture sets scene for festival
Sculpture sets scene for festival
Okarito wood artist Cliff Goodwin stands beside his "signature sculpture" for Hokitika’s Driftwood and Sand Festival.
Work to reopen Queens Park ongoing; user care still urged
Work to reopen Queens Park ongoing; user care still urged
Arborists continue to clean up storm damage at Invercargill’s award-winning Queens Park.
Police name woman killed in Winton crash
Police name woman killed in Winton crash
Police have named the woman who died following crash in Winton last week.
Gore police hunt for answers after car destroyed by fire
Gore police hunt for answers after car destroyed by fire
Police investigating a dramatic car fire in Gore early yesterday morning are appealing for information from the public.
New Invercargill mayor spent nearly three times more than rivals
New Invercargill mayor spent nearly three times more than rivals
Invercargill’s new mayor Tom Campbell has spent the most of any Southland mayoral candidate this election, topping the list at close to $20,000.
Lake Hāwea liquor store approved despite record objections
Lake Hāwea liquor store approved despite record objections
An appeal is already in the pipeline following the Queenstown Lakes District Licensing Committee’s approval of an off-licence for a Super Liquor store in Lake Hāwea today.
Solar storm could bring spectacular aurora
Solar storm could bring spectacular aurora
Dunedin astronomer Dr Ian Griffin said a fast-moving Coronal Mass Ejection from the Sun was expected to create spectacular aurora australis across southern skies tonight, and he encouraged everyone to get out and take a look.
Delays after crash on Lindis Pass
Delays after crash on Lindis Pass
A multi-vehicle crash caused delays for motorists on a key southern highway today.
'Ghost houses': Concern for Queenstown's future
'Ghost houses': Concern for Queenstown's future
At any given time, more than a quarter of Queenstown Lakes district's properties aren't occupied, data shows.
Extra lakeside parking planned
Extra lakeside parking planned
Improved parking is planned for Lake Matheson, near Fox Glacier.
Finding missing tramper involved 'huge amount of luck'
Finding missing tramper involved 'huge amount of luck'
A tramper who was found weeks after he disappeared in South Island bush had taken a wrong turn, police have revealed.
Man charged after alleged Arrowtown assault
Man charged after alleged Arrowtown assault
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assault in relation to an incident in Arrowtown last month.
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Beaumont Boot Bash given a reboot
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Beaumont Boot Bash given a reboot
Love is in the air — with a side order of gumboots — as a classic singles ball returns to the country calendar later this month.
Great day had by all at show
Great day had by all at show
All creatures, and inanimate objects, great and small and a crowd of thousands made for another successful Winton A&P Show on Saturday, organisers said.
Safety issues lead to carpark camper ban
Safety issues lead to carpark camper ban
At least one Wānaka resident is "over the moon" a temporary ban has been placed on freedom camping in her neighbourhood.
Tourists flocking to remote West Coast settlement
Tourists flocking to remote West Coast settlement
The tiny south Westland settlement of Ōkārito sits on a lagoon which is one of New Zealand's most significant ecological treasures.