Poor weather fails to dampen airborne fun
A weather-beaten Warbirds Over Wānaka concluded with a mass fly-past of vintage aircraft bringing the event to a stunning close.
No delays as proud crew complete upgrade
No delays as proud crew complete upgrade
For 30 days, crews at Invercargill Airport have raced against the clock to resurface the runway without delaying a single flight.
Festival delights wine-lovers, gastronomes
Festival delights wine-lovers, gastronomes
Overcast weather did little to dampen spirits as thousands gathered in Clyde yesterday for the town’s longest-running event, the annual Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival.
Frizzell reflects on long career
Frizzell reflects on long career
Artist Dick Frizzell says it has taken ‘‘steely resolve’’ to continue producing work that challenges cultural boundaries.
South Island’s first ‘golden visa’ deal made
South Island’s first ‘golden visa’ deal made
A German family has clinched Queenstown’s — and the South Island’s — first Active Investor Plus (AIP) property deal just days after the rule change came into effect.
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Santana rejects Doc accusations
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Santana rejects Doc accusations
The Department of Conservation has blasted Santana Minerals for ‘‘systematically underestimating’’ the impact of the proposed Bendigo-Ophir mine on the environment.
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Q’town cable car accepted into fast-track process
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Q’town cable car accepted into fast-track process
A Queenstown Cable Car network proposal which intends to ‘‘liberate’’ the congestion-plagued town has entered the first stages of the fast-track process.
SH1 reopens following crash near Gore
SH1 reopens following crash near Gore
State Highway 1 between Gore and Pukerau has reopened following a crash this afternoon.
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Community transport funding bid rejected
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Community transport funding bid rejected
The provision of community transport in Wānaka has suffered another setback.
Doc scales up Ulva rat hunt
Doc scales up Ulva rat hunt
A second rat incursion on predator-free Ulva Island this year has highlighted the value of the island’s strong biosecurity surveillance, the Department of Conservation says.
CDC forum invitee criticises process
CDC forum invitee criticises process
A Clutha retiree has accused the district’s new mayor of a ‘‘beat-up job’’ while he and others spoke of environmental concerns during the council’s public forum this week.
Input sought on speed limits
Input sought on speed limits
Wānaka residents are being asked for their views on a proposal to lower speed limits in the area.
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Appeals lodged for gold mine consent
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Appeals lodged for gold mine consent
Two appeals have been made for the consent of a gold mine near Gore.
Runanga welcomes guilty verdict for trying to export pounamu
Runanga welcomes guilty verdict for trying to export pounamu
A landmark prosecution involving the illegal export of pounamu from New Zealand has been welcomed by Poutini Ngai Tahu.
Potential successor to Pugh
Potential successor to Pugh
Former Federated Farmers national president and Rotomanu dairy farmer Katie Milne is being tipped to replace retiring MP Maureen Pugh as the National Party candidate for West Coast-Tasman.
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Birthing mums forced to Dunedin
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Birthing mums forced to Dunedin
Queenstown women giving birth who need emergency out-of-town transfers are being taken to Dunedin rather than much-closer Invercargill.
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Talk with former PM spurred Simmonds
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Talk with former PM spurred Simmonds
A frank and honest conversation with former prime minister Sir Bill English helped spur Invercargill National MP Penny Simmonds on her way to Cabinet.
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Millionth attendee flying high
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Millionth attendee flying high
Warbirds Over Wānaka welcomed its 1 millionth guest on the opening day of this year’s event.
Crash closes lane near summit of Lindis Pass
Crash closes lane near summit of Lindis Pass
A single-vehicle crash closed one lane of State Highway 8 near the summit of Lindis Pass this morning.
Organ restoration nears completion
Organ restoration nears completion
Waitaki Boys’ High School rector Darryl Paterson (right) and organ builder Ron Newton stand together in the Hall of Memories as the final stages of the organ’s restoration are under way.