‘Whole roof’ on fire
A house in Arrowtown was left with significant damage after a fire set "the whole roof" ablaze, firefighters say.
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Couple selling luxury historic lodge that hosts rich, famous
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Couple selling luxury historic lodge that hosts rich, famous
After 16 years’ hosting famous actors, singers, politicians and ultra-wealthy tourists, the Oamaru couple behind the town’s luxurious Pen-y-bryn Lodge are selling up.
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Burns piping ‘really exciting’
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Burns piping ‘really exciting’
Taking on the piping duties for the Robbie Burns dinner at the Scottish Hall in Invercargill on Saturday evening was a breeze for local lad Sam Lindsay
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Plan for railway to put town on map
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Plan for railway to put town on map
The Waimea Plains Railway Trust is chugging away to put Mandeville on the map as a tourist spot with restored history.
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Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain
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Bit of sunshine on horizon after region battered by rain
After enduring rain all weekend, Otago and Southland can look forward to some sunshine later this week.
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Death of vet being treated as homicide
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Death of vet being treated as homicide
The tight-knit community of rural Milton is staying silent following the death of a local veterinarian in a suspected homicide on Friday.
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Goldmine decision maybe extended
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Goldmine decision maybe extended
A panel of up to seven experts weighing whether Santana Minerals’ Bendigo gold mine in Central Otago should proceed is expected to include an economist and environmental scientists
Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals
Waikouaiti to host rodeo nationals
The 60th annual Waikouaiti Rodeo is extra special this year.
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Work on new station begins
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Work on new station begins
After a 10-year wait, construction of a new ambulance station in Oamaru is under way.
Paid parking changes put on hold
Paid parking changes put on hold
Community blow-back has led to a pause of big changes to Oamaru’s paid parking.
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Planned art school clears first hurdle
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Planned art school clears first hurdle
South Star School has passed its first test with flying colours.
SH90 closed overnight due to flooding
SH90 closed overnight due to flooding
State Highway 90 between Tapanui and Waikoikoi in South Otago is expected to remain closed overnight due to flooding.
Arrowtown home damaged in roof fire
Arrowtown home damaged in roof fire
An Arrowtown home has been significantly damaged after a fire set ‘‘the whole roof’’ ablaze, firefighters say.
Hardship leads to wholesome career change
Hardship leads to wholesome career change
Hilary Rose Smith, the former nurse of nine years to Sir Tim Wallis, knows well that life can change very quickly.
Homicide inquiry after woman dies at Clutha property
Homicide inquiry after woman dies at Clutha property
A homicide inquiry is under way after the death of a woman at a Clutha property. A man has critical injuries.
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New Moke Lake booking requirement blindsides camper
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New Moke Lake booking requirement blindsides camper
The unannounced introduction of an online booking system for the popular Moke Lake campground near Queenstown has caught at least one would-be camper unawares.
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Board of directors sought for WaiSouth
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Board of directors sought for WaiSouth
The Queenstown Lakes district’s Three Waters company has a name.
One week left for speed-change submissions
One week left for speed-change submissions
Public submission on changes to speeds along North Otago’s coastal State Highway 1 finish next week.
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'Completely renovated' luxury lodge up for sale
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'Completely renovated' luxury lodge up for sale
After 16 years hosting famous actors, singers, politicians and ultra-wealthy tourists, the Oamaru couple behind the town’s luxurious Pen-y-bryn luxury lodge are selling up.
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Call made to bring NZ aviation history home
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Call made to bring NZ aviation history home
They have carried the Beatles and the Queen to New Zealand but now sit endangered on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest and in Alaska, North Carolina and Cuba.