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McCaw statue plan revived
Richie McCaw’s grassroots beginnings will be immortalised in Oamaru stone by the end of the year.
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Above average rain bolsters lake levels
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Above average rain bolsters lake levels
Well into autumn Meridan Energy says the hydro system is in good shape for the coming winter.
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‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty
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‘Staggering’ sale result to end dynasty
A South Otago farming dynasty has come to an end with one last cattle sale.
Wild food fanatics embrace festival’s unique offerings
Wild food fanatics embrace festival’s unique offerings
The West Coast’s legendary Wildfoods Festival celebrates weird and wild food, West Coast bush fashion and the fabric of New Zealand music. At least 8000 people filled Cass Square for Hokitika’s big...
Gold’s meteoric rise fuelling job, mine boom
Gold’s meteoric rise fuelling job, mine boom
Gold fever has gripped the West Coast, as record-high prices fuel new mines, jobs and investment while housing and infrastructure feel the strain.
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Samaritan encourages others to learn first aid
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Samaritan encourages others to learn first aid
Few people would run towards two burning cars after a serious accident in the middle of nowhere.
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Screen hub receives fast-track panel tick
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Screen hub receives fast-track panel tick
A controversial screen hub proposed to be located on some of New Zealand’s most valuable land has got the tick from a fast-track panel despite intense opposition from neighbours.
Cancer ‘support’ shown in relay turnout
Cancer ‘support’ shown in relay turnout
The best of the Southland community laced up their walking shoes for Relay for Life at the weekend.
Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck
Driver cut from rolled-over racing truck
A driver had to be cut from his truck after it rolled over during a racing event at Teretonga Park raceway, near Invercargill yesterday.
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Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds
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Fast dogs, strong people pull crowds
Jack Stewart and his 2-year-old Jack Russell named Fred took out the Jack Russell race at this year’s Wanaka A&P Show.
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Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study
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Plum student wins scholarship to help ‘focus fully’ on study
From selling plums at the market to studying markets, a former Mount Aspiring College student has received a huge boost in the form of scholarship from a national foundation.
‘I can’t afford’ to rent: single mum
‘I can’t afford’ to rent: single mum
An Arrowtown single mum says she is being forced out of the historic village due to exorbitant rents and substandard accommodation.
Judges can spot a good sheep
Judges can spot a good sheep
He might have once sold a ram for $100,000 but high prices were not the highlight in Pete Wallace’s merino stud breeding career.
Lindis Pass crash kills one
Lindis Pass crash kills one
A serious two-vehicle crash on the Lindis Pass has left one person dead and three others injured.
Wānaka A&P show
Wānaka A&P show
People turned out en masse at the weekend to enjoy all the fun of a country fair at the Wānaka A&P Show at the sun-drenched Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park. Photographer Gregor Richardson...
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New operator puts luxury hotel back on track
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New operator puts luxury hotel back on track
A stalled Queenstown hotel development is about to kick back into gear, under a new operator.
Little leeway for Queenstown cyclists
Little leeway for Queenstown cyclists
‘‘If I get clipped by a car, I’d rather end up in the scrub than end up with a broken neck on the barrier.’’
Medical centre picks new portal after hack
Medical centre picks new portal after hack
Queenstown Medical Centre (QMC) will phase in a new patient portal from next Friday to replace its hacked Manage My Health (MMH) app.
Meal service calls for help
Meal service calls for help
Volunteers are needed for the Soup or Salad (SoS) monthly community meal and fortnightly morning teas held at Reach Church.
Spectacular aurora captured over Lake Ruataniwha
Spectacular aurora captured over Lake Ruataniwha
Twizel astrophotography enthusiast Jeff Ng says the region has seen a few auroras lately, after he captured a magnificent view on Saturday night.