New school over capacity
Queenstown's newest school is bursting at the seams just four years after opening.
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Beach vehicle bylaw decision ‘broken promise’
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Beach vehicle bylaw decision ‘broken promise’
Environmentalists cried out "shame" as they left Clutha District Council chambers yesterday following a decision to cancel a review that would have created safe spaces for wildlife on Clutha beaches.
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Charged ex-chef flees country
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Charged ex-chef flees country
A former Queenstown chef and hospitality owner apparently on the run from serious drug charges remains wanted by police.
Drone used in search for missing man
Drone used in search for missing man
Search teams using a drone have been scouring the Southland countryside for an Invercargill man missing for almost a month.
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Weather to be mixed bag this weekend
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Weather to be mixed bag this weekend
Planning to get out of town for a short break over the long Waitangi Weekend?
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‘Legend of Zelda’ filming in town
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‘Legend of Zelda’ filming in town
A cone of silence has descended on Central Otago as what looks like a large-scale movie production sets up shop.
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Sense of home, connection behind sculptures
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Sense of home, connection behind sculptures
The artist behind the bronze sculptures of two dogs in Esk St says a "sense of home" inspired the work.
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Residents angry at inaction on 300m-long patch of oil
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Residents angry at inaction on 300m-long patch of oil
An oil slick on a road south of the Waitaki Bridge could be "catastrophic" for drivers, a resident says.
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
'Serious bullying': Student 'waterboarded' at Otago school
A "serious bullying incident" at an Oamaru high school — described as waterboarding — is being investigated by police.
Watch: Tense 12 seconds as Invercargill councillor refuses to apologise
Watch: Tense 12 seconds as Invercargill councillor refuses to apologise
An Invercargill councillor has refused to apologise for words spoken during a tense public exchange.
Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man
Drone deployed in search for missing Invercargill man
Search teams using a drone have been scouring the Southland countryside for an Invercargill man missing for almost a month.
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NZTA criticises Queenstown fast-track housing project
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NZTA criticises Queenstown fast-track housing project
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says it did not have enough time to comment on the "significant" impact a 1500 residential lot application will have on Queenstown’s future.
Call for backup water supply
Call for backup water supply
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell has called for a backup water supply to be prioritised as his city continues to make do with a single source.
Man charged with murdering South Otago vet
Man charged with murdering South Otago vet
A man is facing a murder charge after a veterinarian was found dead at her South Otago home last month.
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‘Good humans’ make fresh pasta in new food venture
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‘Good humans’ make fresh pasta in new food venture
The owners of central Wānaka’s new pasta kitchen are a South American couple with a sporting background.
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Fast-tracked fish farm could create 500 jobs
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Fast-tracked fish farm could create 500 jobs
A large salmon farm just off Stewart Island could put nearly $400 million into Southland households and lead to nearly 500 fulltime jobs.
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‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
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‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
It may be now or never in the endless pursuit of moose in Fiordland for Ken Tustin, but he is more confident than ever the elusive animals are still in circulation.
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Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
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Labour MP labelled 'carpetbagger' over bid for Waitaki seat
Two former farmers are looking to go head-to-head in the fight to win the Waitaki electorate at this year’s general election.
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
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‘No, in a nutshell’: CODC on endorsing Santana
Central Otago’s mayor is disputing a Santana stock exchange announcement that says the council "endorses" the firm’s proposed gold mine.
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Upgrade gives track smoother, quicker ride
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Upgrade gives track smoother, quicker ride
A small South Otago town’s new BMX track will be the training ground for riders of all ages to prepare for the national stage.