Highway blocked near Tekapo after truck's trailer rolls
State Highway 8 is blocked near Tekapo after the trailer unit from a truck rolled on to its side this morning.
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Light show company seek permanent site
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Light show company seek permanent site
The people behind a Queenstown light show are hoping to secure a long-term home for the latest iteration of the family-friendly attraction.
Sponsoring steps, stones to aid gallery
Sponsoring steps, stones to aid gallery
Supporters of Oamaru’s public art gallery are being called on to help complete the major extension under way for the landmark neo-classical building.
Ain’t no wall high enough
Ain’t no wall high enough
Tobin Priestley, 13, of Christchurch, gives Spiderman a run for his money during the 2025 Climbing New Zealand U15 Lead National Championships in Queenstown on Saturday.
Alliances and security discussed at forum
Alliances and security discussed at forum
A hush-hush international security forum in Queenstown looked into New Zealand and Australia’s security partnership and how, as allies, the two countries steer complicated regional challenges.
Mixed job market in South Island, despite PM's claims
Mixed job market in South Island, despite PM's claims
South Island employers are reporting a mixed bag for those looking for work.
Fears mine may extend into reserve
Fears mine may extend into reserve
A Tarras community group has warned there could be "open slather" for Otago mining if a proposed goldmine is extended into an adjacent historic reserve.
Global acclaim for Queenstown director
Global acclaim for Queenstown director
Queenstown's Victoria Boult is officially an international award-winning director and writer.
Reining in the rates rises
Reining in the rates rises
Looking at a maximum 5% rates rise and making the mayoral diary public.
Cycle link step closer
Cycle link step closer
A long-awaited bike trail between the southern suburbs and Frankton could be open next year.
Workshops on autism planned
Workshops on autism planned
Help is on the way for people struggling to understand either themselves or someone they know who is autistic or has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Surprised by opposition to liquor store
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Surprised by opposition to liquor store
The man proposing to build a Super Liquor in Hāwea says he is surprised about the pushback his plans have received.
Raft of weather warnings ahead of potentially 'highly impactful event'
Raft of weather warnings ahead of potentially 'highly impactful event'
MetService has issued multiple severe weather warnings for the South Island, as two significant fronts bear down on the country, while Milford Rd (SH94) is closed due to overnight snow forecasts.
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Skyline’s new skyline build
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Skyline’s new skyline build
Skyline Queenstown is planning to open a large extension to its top complex to complete stage four of a massive five-stage redevelopment.
‘Doing what was done for me’
‘Doing what was done for me’
A lot of people can pinpoint a life-changing moment, but for Queenstown’s Jason Medina that moment was also a life-saving one.
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By-election to be held next year
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By-election to be held next year
Voters in a Central Otago ward will be back to the polls early next year following the release of the final local body election results.
Final results show 21-vote margin for last councillor
Final results show 21-vote margin for last councillor
The nervous wait is over for eight Invercargill council candidates vying for the last available seats at the table.
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Requirements frustrate aspiring residents
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Requirements frustrate aspiring residents
Otago migrant workers fear their time in New Zealand will abruptly end because immigration laws are making it hard to lay down roots.
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From investigations to lowering police driving deaths
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From investigations to lowering police driving deaths
Simon Richards only ever intended on being in the police force for five years, but in the three decades he lasted, he says both crime and New Zealand Police changed drastically.
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
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Plan to set up medical services trust after $55m sale
After a $55 million windfall, a Central Otago high country farmer who sold part of his station to a mining giant is vowing to give back to the community.