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Airshow using contingency funds due to cost pressure

Warbirds Over Wānaka’s lakefront event crowd favourite, the Catalina flying boat, lands on Lake...

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Airshow using contingency funds due to cost pressure

Wānaka's flagship airshow is pushing ahead with a financial safety net in place, as organisers move to shield aircraft owners from rising costs amid the fuel crisis.

Some fishers apparently miss memo on size, quantity rules

Mike Hulleman, of Dunedin, casts his line at Taieri Mouth. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Some fishers apparently miss memo on size, quantity rules

It seems a few anglers in the south were slow to catch up.

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Share funds fairly: tourism advocate

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Share funds fairly: tourism advocate

‘‘Absolutely disheartening.’’

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130 years since deadliest industrial disaster

Pupils from Lake Brunner, Runanga, Paparoa Range and John Paul II schools gather at the Brunner...

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130 years since deadliest industrial disaster

It was a quintessential West Coast day as young and old gathered under ominous skies to mark a very sombre occasion — 130 years to the day since New Zealand’s deadliest industrial incident — the...

Rowi Kiwi released to make return to West Coast

A rowi kiwi. Photo: Supplied/Department of Conservation

Rowi Kiwi released to make return to West Coast

Seventeen Okarito rowi kiwi have been brought home after rearing on a predator-free island off the North Island.

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Expansion won’t encroach on town: miner

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Expansion won’t encroach on town: miner

Driven by a surging gold price, a company mining at Millers Flat is looking to expand, while "100%" guaranteeing it will not touch the township.

Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns

Voting documents in Southland will include fewer names this time around. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg...

Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns

Overseas trips to Invercargill’s sister cities have been approved by the city council despite concerns about how they will be paid for.

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Fast-track Act slammed as dictatorial

A projected view of the Slopedown wind farm near Wyndham in Southland. Photo: Contact Energy

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Fast-track Act slammed as dictatorial

The Fast-track Approval Act has been described as undemocratic and dictatorial, opponents of projects saying they have no hope because of the way the legislation is framed.

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Region top of the GDP growth class

Southland Mayor Rob Scott. Photo: supplied

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Region top of the GDP growth class

Southland may be at the bottom of the country geographically speaking but its increase in regional gross domestic product (GDP) puts it at the top.

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Ministers' U-turn on Lake Onslow power plan

Lake Onslow, a man-made lake on the Teviot River about 20km east of Roxburgh. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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From white elephant to nationally significant: Ministers' U-turn on Lake Onslow

Government ministers appear to have done a rapid U-turn over support for the Lake Onslow power project.

Hydrologists flock to Hokitika Gorge

Hydrologists flock to Hokitika Gorge

The Hokitika Gorge has hosted hydrologists from all over New Zealand this week for a "gauging regatta".

KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash

KiwiRail staff supported after Souhland train crash

An early morning collision between a train and a car at a rural level crossing near Gore has left one person injured.

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Fuel prices threaten school trips, camps

Dave Bagwell. File photo: Richard Davison

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Fuel prices threaten school trips, camps

School trips and camps are under threat from skyrocketing fuel prices as the Ministry of Education considers reviving distance learning.

Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site

The former Roxburgh Town Hall and Entertainment Centre was destroyed in a fire last year. Photo:...

Entertainment centre to be rebuilt on existing site

The Roxburgh Entertainment Centre will be rebuilt on its existing site.

Endangered whio return to Rees Valley after decades

The two whio spotted by Southern Lakes Sanctuary staff. Photo: Supplied / Southern Lakes Sanctuary

Endangered whio return to Rees Valley after decades

Conservationists in Otago are celebrating the return of whio to the Rees Valley after more than 50 years.

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Decision ‘largely reflects’ position

Queenstown Lakes District Council has decided on the future of Wanaka Airport, which will retain...

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Decision ‘largely reflects’ position

The future direction of Wanaka Airport has been decided following a full council meeting held by Queenstown Lakes District Council.

Fund to hand out $50K to community projects

Fund to hand out $50K to community projects

Community organisations across Central Otago and the Southern Lakes region are invited to apply for grants as the ZQN Community Fund opens its 2026 funding round.

Wishlist seeks community’s help

Wishlist seeks community’s help

The Dunstan Hospital Foundation has revealed a $250,000 list of priority equipment and facility upgrades needed to strengthen healthcare services across Central Otago, the Upper Clutha and Teviot...

Local legend

The Silver Fern Farms, Clutha Leader last Local Legend for March is good neighbour Christie Burrows.

On your marks

On your marks

Duck-shooters have three days to prepare for Mark-Up Day on Sunday, March 29.

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