Tiny extinct bat fossil fragments found at Central Otago site
A palaeontologist studying fossil fragments in Central Otago has identified a previously unknown, but now extinct, bat.
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Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct
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Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct
A growing sense of history is being mapped out in a South Otago town, the founder of a replica vintage butchery says.
Southland man jailed for sexually violating underage girl
Southland man jailed for sexually violating underage girl
A Southland man who claimed sex with an underage girl was a case of “mutual attraction” has been jailed for more than two years.
Obituary: Peter Arnett, from Bluff to Baghdad
Obituary: Peter Arnett, from Bluff to Baghdad
Of the many New Zealand journalists who have reported around the globe, Peter Arnett arguably became one of the most visible on the international stage.
Village unites for brigade
Village unites for brigade
Arrowtown Lifestyle Village’s recent annual Garden Party has broken its own fundraising record and boosted the village’s volunteer fire brigade coffers by $14,000.
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Discharge decision ‘tough’
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Discharge decision ‘tough’
A decision to proceed with the discharge of wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant into the Kawarau River is not his preferred option, Queenstown Lakes Mayor John Glover says.
Roads blocked after separate Southland crashes
Roads blocked after separate Southland crashes
Two serious overnight crashes have led to road closures in separate parts of Southland.
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Mayor ‘horror struck’ at cost of audit
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Mayor ‘horror struck’ at cost of audit
Invercargill city councillors should be "horror struck" it will cost almost $500,000 to audit its annual report, the mayor says.
Man who died after fall from boat named
Man who died after fall from boat on Lake Manapouri named
A man who died after falling from a boat on Lake Manapouri last weekend has been named.
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Proposed parking permits aim to lower residents’ costs
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Proposed parking permits aim to lower residents’ costs
Queenstown residents may soon be able to apply for special local parking permits.
One injured in crash
One injured in crash
A person has been critically injured in a crash affecting a major highway in Central Otago.
No commission inquiry into loss
No commission inquiry into loss
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission will not open an inquiry at this stage into the reported grounding and loss of fishing vessel Mako on the West Coast.
Crash rescue impeded by live wires
Crash rescue impeded by live wires
Two people were stuck in a vehicle for more than two hours surrounded by live power lines after a crash at Milburn closed the road for most of the morning yesterday.
Tension over council pest work identified
Tension over council pest work identified
A southern council has revealed "emerging tensions" on Stewart Island/Rakiura making some of its work harder to complete.
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Councillors decide future of airport as small-scale
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Councillors decide future of airport as small-scale
Wānaka Airport will be allowed to grow, but community fears of large jets landing at the lakeside resort town will not come to pass.
Carpark closed for tree removal
Carpark closed for tree removal
Alesxandra's Centrepoint carpark will be closed for two days next week while three trees are removed, the council says.
Important to check river conditions first
Important to check river conditions first
As I type this column it is a perfect day for fishing.
‘Much-needed’ health shuttle going ‘very well’
‘Much-needed’ health shuttle going ‘very well’
In its first five months, a "much-needed" health shuttle between Oamaru and Dunedin has made 126 return trips, a project leader says.
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Riders keen to put smile on kids’ faces
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Riders keen to put smile on kids’ faces
The Grover Chasers Touring Bunch motorcycle Easter Egg Run is back for its 30th year.
New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region
New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region
A new general manager is inbound for Warbirds Over Wānaka.