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Hub a step closer as demolition progresses

Demolition work in preparation for the construction of Milton’s new pool-library complex is...

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Hub a step closer as demolition progresses

Milton's long-planned community hub is coming closer to construction as demolition progresses on the site of the future Elsie Stewart Community Library and Pool.

Car winds up in Southland creek

The car wound up in Fosters Creek. Photo: Bill Gordon/supplied

Car winds up in Southland creek

A person has minor injuries after their car crashed on State Highway 6 and wound up in a Southland creek.

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Looming sale puts Plunket service ‘in limbo’

Queenstown Plunket faces being in limbo if its landlord successfully sells its Henry St premises...

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Looming sale puts Plunket service ‘in limbo’

Queenstown Plunket is in danger of being homeless.

MP Maureen Pugh to ‘move on’

MP Maureen Pugh to ‘move on’

West Coast-Tasman’s National MP Maureen Pugh announced yesterday she will step away from politics at the general election in November.

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Prevention of wind farm to cost: Contact

An artist’s impression of Contact Energy’s proposed wind farm near Wyndham. IMAGE: SUPPLIED

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Prevention of wind farm to cost: Contact

Preventing a massive billion-dollar wind farm in the Southland District from going ahead will eventually lead to blackouts and reliance on coal, Contact Energy says.

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Store display brings back memories

Former Faigan’s Store manager Jude Omond is transported back in time with memorabilia from the...

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Store display brings back memories

The revival of an old Central Otago general store has brought back plenty of memories for former manager Jude Omond — including the time she had a knife pulled on her.

Community Link honoured to be tournament recipient

Golfers at a previous Hirepool Charity Classic Golf Tournament. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Community Link honoured to be tournament recipient

Wānaka Community Link says it is an "honour" to be named Hirepool Charity Classic golf tournament recipient for 2026.

Organisation looking for new location

The property currently used by Plunket in Queenstown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Organisation looking for new location

A Plunket boss says the organisation is talking to several parties about new Queenstown premises.

Tong not behind ‘Tick Tong’ stickers

A bin in Riverton displays Gary Tong’s campaign advertising after the election had wrapped up....

Tong not behind ‘Tick Tong’ stickers

Failed Southland mayoral candidate Gary Tong says he was not behind the "Tick Tong" sticker campaign which plastered the region during the local election.

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Decision to drive drunk ‘fall from grace’

Gore District Court. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

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Decision to drive drunk ‘fall from grace’

A hens party reveller caught last Christmas drink-driving almost four times over the limit had fallen from grace, a court has heard.

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Tours go back to school

Craig and Blanche Sturgess with a restored Bedford former school bus. PHOTO. SUPPLIED

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Tours go back to school

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail has been pulling in cyclists like there’s no tomorrow. Walkers, not so much — but that might be about to change.

Smart to have alternative strategies up your sleeve

A 2kg brown trout caught willow-grubbing on the lower Taieri River.

Smart to have alternative strategies up your sleeve

This is the time of year when Otago anglers get excited about fishing the cicada hatch on the tussock lakes.

My goals for the upcoming year

As your elected members regroup after our summer break, it’s timely to verbalise what the coming year has in store and what "good" looks like when it comes to outcomes.

Health practitioners to share advice at expo

The inaugural Wānaka Integrative Health Expo organisers Jill Cole and Charlie Unwin. PHOTO: EVIE...

Health practitioners to share advice at expo

An integrative health expo coming to town is designed to "bring together all branches of the healing community", event organisers say.

Boat Safe workshops offered for all levels

Water safety officer Craig Fahey. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Boat Safe workshops offered for all levels

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC), in partnership with Maritime New Zealand and Coastguard, is offering a series of free safety education workshops to help people enjoy local lakes and...

Jewel in the Gibbston Valley’s crown

Kinross Cottage is nestled in the middle of the Gibbston Valley and is a real gem of a find....

Jewel in the Gibbston Valley’s crown

Olivia Caldwell enjoys sharing plates under a vine- covered ceiling at Kinross Cottage.

Collaborative celebration

The Waitaki District Council is preparing to mark Waitangi Day, February 6, in collaboration with Te Runanga o Moeraki.

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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’

The ongoing spill at Benmore Dam is dangerous for watercraft. PHOTO: MERIDIAN ENERGY

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Reminder dam spillway a ‘hazard’

Thrillseekers have been warned they risk prosecution, injury "or worse" if they continue riding jetskis and watercraft near the the Benmore Dam spillway.

Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’

Progress on the new approach to the western side of the new Kakanui Bridge. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Progress on bridge ‘encouraging’

The Kakanui Bridge replacement project has moved into its final phase.

Govt tourism boost welcomed

Elephant Rocks in Duntroon is one of 23 noteworthy sites within the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark....

Govt tourism boost welcomed

A $3.69 million boost in government spending on New Zealand tourism campaigns has been welcomed in the Waitaki.

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