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Rebuild may be town’s last project, Cr warns

Central Otago District Council property and facilities manager Garreth Robinson and Teviot ward...

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Rebuild may be town’s last project, Cr warns

Rebuilding the beloved Roxburgh Entertainment Centre could be the last project in town ‘‘in a very long time’’ if amalgamation goes ahead, a councillor has warned.

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Helicopter needed for work

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Helicopter needed for work

The man who originally installed a pedestrian bridge on a popular walking track in Hāwea says it will cost the council thousands to replace it.

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Historic, restored Junction Hotel for sale

The Junction Hotel in Oamaru is on the market. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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Historic, restored Junction Hotel for sale

Oamaru’s 150-year-old Junction Hotel is on the market.

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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut

Queenstown mayor John Glover. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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‘Every little bit matters’: rates rise cut

The average rates rise in the Queenstown Lakes district will be in the single figures in the next financial year, down from a projected 11.6% increase.

High power costs forcing ‘drastic’ calls

Inspections of Balclutha's SH1 bridge will begin on Monday evening. File photo

High power costs forcing ‘drastic’ calls

A Balclutha pensioner facing some of the highest power prices in the country says she may have to sell her home, due to ‘‘off-the-wall’’ cost-of-living expenses.

New gallery report’s lack of Māori voice criticised

New gallery report’s lack of Māori voice criticised

An investigation into a possible new Invercargill art gallery has raised concerns about funding and a lack of Māori engagement.

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Community turns out for pump track opening

Winton Primary School teacher Mel Brunell watches carefully over Maci Wright, 5, at the pump...

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Community turns out for pump track opening

Winton Primary School pupils saw the realisation of a dream as their pump track officially opened last week.

Solar farm project starts

This site north of Reefton is set to house the first solar farm on the West Coast. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Solar farm project starts

Work has begun on the West Coast’s first solar farm.

Fight continues to save visitor centre

Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre manager Carolyn Lewis (centre) and visitor...

Fight continues to save visitor centre

The manager of the Oamaru and Waitaki Visitor Information Centre came armed with 147 letters of support when asking councillors to reinstate funding for the shuttered facility this week.

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Plan to muddy nitrate debate

Concerns have been raised over dairying effects and nitrate pollution. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Plan to muddy nitrate debate

Amid a nitrate scare in Gore, Environment Southland has been accused of going to "outrageous" lengths to minimise blaming intensive dairying. Mary Williams reports.

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Embattled swim coach still teaching

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Embattled swim coach still teaching

A swimming coach under investigation has not been suspended by the agency looking into his conduct nor the body which owns the complex that he works at.

Can’t see the fog for the tree

Can’t see the fog for the tree

Fog sits over Lake Wanaka yesterday morning. Later in the day it cleared to a sunny 14°C.

The story behind the photo: Aurora Australis over French Ridge

The Aurora Australis over French Ridge Hut in Mount Aspiring National Park captured by Doc...

The story behind the photo: Aurora Australis over French Ridge

When Noah Bentley left French Ridge Hut to fill a jug of water, the green hue in the sky was a sign to grab his camera.

Caught offside: football families fill church carpark

Signs have recently been installed to stop people from using the private carpark at the Holy...

Caught offside: football families fill church carpark

A Wānaka churchgoer has expressed frustration with families using his church’s private parking before Sunday Mass.

New manager for business chamber

Outgoing Wānaka Business Chamber general manager Glenn Peat. Photos: supplied

New manager for business chamber

The Wānaka Business Chamber has announced Glenn Peat will be stepping down as general manager after three years in the role.

Parent and child screenings back at Cinema Paradiso

The owners of Cinema Paradiso, Carolyn Whitaker and Hamish Menlove, are starting new parent and...

Parent and child screenings back at Cinema Paradiso

Parents with young children will be welcomed to Cinema Paradiso later this month for the return of mums, dads and bubs screenings.

Sink or skim: Hāwea hosts national stone skimming championships

The host of the inaugural Aotearoa Stone Skimming Championship, Richie Laming. Photo: Ruairi O'Shea

Sink or skim: Hāwea hosts national stone skimming championships

In the days leading up to the Aotearoa Stone Skimming championships, reporter Ruairi O’Shea subjected the event’s organiser to an interview on the integrity of the event.