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    But a pinprick on the total land area — the Santana Rise & Shine discovery, near Bendigo....

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    New anti-mine group’s claims misleading: Santana

    Santana Minerals has slated a new anti-mining group in the region and its claim a tailings dam at the proposed Bendigo-Ophir gold mine had a "100%" chance of failure.

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    Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared

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    Town centre’s ‘human scale’ loss feared

    A prominent Queenstown property investor says a council proposal to allow 24m-high buildings across a large section of the central business district would make the resort town less walkable.

    Climbers’ survival ‘remarkable’

    The two climbers who had to be rescued from Sabre Peak in Fiordland. PHOTO: SOUTHERN LAKES...

    Climbers’ survival ‘remarkable’

    Two climbers were rescued yesterday after spending three nights on a precarious Fiordland mountainside in what police are calling a "remarkable" survival story.

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    CODC planner against quarry proposal

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    CODC planner against quarry proposal

    Up to 720,000 tonnes of gravel a year, or 100 truckloads a day, could be moved from a Queensberry site in 10 years’ time if quarry consent is granted.

    Warm start to autumn for city

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    Warm start to autumn for city

    Autumn got off to such a good start that many in the southern regions may have confused it with the long-awaited arrival of summer.

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    ORC to discuss input to mine proposal behind closed doors

    Bendigo gold. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    ORC to discuss input to mine proposal behind closed doors

    The Otago Regional Council is to discuss its input into the proposed Bendigo gold mine behind closed doors.

    National spotlight on Central Otago castle

    The historic Earnscleugh Castle will feature on Grand Designs New Zealand tomorrow night. PHOTOS:...

    National spotlight on Central Otago castle

    A once crumbling Central Otago castle revived as a labour of love will hit the national spotlight this weekend.

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    Pre-winter tramping injury rise predicted, care urged

    Police say even the most experienced trampers can get into trouble. Photo: Getty Images

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    Pre-winter tramping injury rise predicted, care urged

    The weather may be getting cooler and more changeable by the day at this time of year, but Otago is still a hot spot for trampers getting injured in the great outdoors.

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    Community backs mum in cancer fight

    Friends (from left) Abby Moran, Amber Nyhon, Anna Junghenn and Aidan Helm are supporting Mrs...

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    Community backs mum in cancer fight

    The Alexandra community is rallying behind a local mum fighting cancer.

    Doc ‘abdicating their responsibility’ on pest control

    Feral goats graze on grass near Cobden bridge, less that 200m from the Greymouth CBD. They are a...

    Doc ‘abdicating their responsibility’ on pest control

    West Coast councillor has suggested the Department of Conservation is "abdicating" its pest animal control responsibilities to the West Coast Regional Council.

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    Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction

    Queenstown Courthouse. Photo supplied

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    Invective over dogs gets fine, conviction

    A Queenstown man hurled a tirade of abuse at a woman last year after he became enraged she was walking dogs off-lead in a wildlife reserve.

    ‘Much-needed’ visitor centre faces closure soon

    Carolyn Lewis. Photo: Jules Chin

    ‘Much-needed’ visitor centre faces closure soon

    The end of council funding for the Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre could lead to the closure of the "much-needed" resource in the historic precinct, staff have warned.

    Mini moss forest photo commended

    Balclutha resident Emily Wells received a runner-up award in Tūhura Otago Museum’s Aotearoa...

    Mini moss forest photo commended

    A chance snap for a cellphone background has led to an awards nod for one Balclutha resident.

    Volunteer shuttle extended

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    Volunteer shuttle extended

    A "critical" volunteer-run community shuttle service that operates from Oamaru to Palmerston and Dunedin has been extended by a further six months and will now run until the end of September.

    DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution

    Wānaka resident Leigh Cohen was tired of driving past an "eyesore" roundabout every day, so she...

    DIY roundabout weeders call for better solution

    As Leigh Cohen drove past the weed-ridden roundabout at the base of Mt Iron on her daily commute, she had a choice.

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    If you can’t see trout, they can’t see you

    Mike Weddell practises casting on the Silver Stream ahead of the start of the fishing season...

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    If you can’t see trout, they can’t see you

    The rain on the east coast of Otago over the last week has had little effect on rivers and streams.

    Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold

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    Frankton cribs worth $6.7m sold

    A "sold" sticker has gone on two holiday cottages below Frankton Rd.

    Two arrested after theft of vehicles, fuel

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    Two arrested after theft of vehicles, fuel

    Hundreds of litres of stolen fuel have been recovered by police who swooped on an Invercargill address and arrested two teenagers.

    DOC staff facing abuse during predator-free work on Stewart Island

    The man was found dead on Stewart Island. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

    DOC staff facing abuse during predator-free work on Stewart Island

    Department of Conservation staff on Stewart Island are logging about one security incident a week linked to predator-free work, including harassment, threats and verbal abuse.

    Turf’s up at school

    Arrowtown School principal James Rasmussen, left, and sports co-ordinator Paul Winders on the...

    Turf’s up at school

    It's probably the envy of every other school in the Whakatipu.
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