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    Taiwanese stars sample ‘punk town’ wares

    Taiwanese television stars (back from left) Huang Hsuan (stage name Yellow), Chen Po-lin and Greg...

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    Taiwanese stars sample ‘punk town’ wares

    Building a retro robot, donning Victorian costumes and sampling some of the finest fare in the "punk town" of Oamaru was all part of the job for Taiwanese television and movie stars

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    Ex-mayor sucked back into work

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    Ex-mayor sucked back into work

    An unanticipated epiphany while doing the vacuuming has led to a rapid return to employment for one former mayor.

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    Mustang for sale in garage sale trail

    This 1983 Mustang is up for sale at next weekend’s Teviot Valley Garage Sale. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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    Mustang for sale in garage sale trail

    If garage sales conjure images of dusty copies of Dan Brown novels and outgrown children’s clothes and toys, you are in for a treat on the Teviot Valley Garage Sale trail.

    World’s smallest jet to feature in Warbirds 2026

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    World’s smallest jet to feature in Warbirds 2026

    The world’s smallest jet — the Bede BD-5 — is set to appear at the Warbirds over Wanaka airshow next Easter for the first time.

    Cromb rules out standing in council by-election

    Chairman and returning member of the Vincent Community Board Jayden Cromb, who is the first board...

    Cromb rules out standing in council by-election

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    Tourism industry volunteers plant 2400 trees

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    Tourism industry volunteers plant 2400 trees

    A crew representing Queenstown’s tourism industry recently bolstered the Wakatipu’s native trees by 2400.

    MAC student’s app helping teens find jobs

    Cody Sherwin. Photo: supplied

    MAC student’s app helping teens find jobs

    A 13-year-old with dreams of buying a new fishing rod has developed a web app to help local teenagers find odd jobs.

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    $50k grant to help renovate clubrooms

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    $50k grant to help renovate clubrooms

    Tokomairiro Rugby Football Club (Toko) has scored a $50,000 boost from the Otago Community Trust (OCT) to renovate its long-serving clubrooms

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    Trout will be deeper in colder melt waters

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    Trout will be deeper in colder melt waters

    The more observant anglers reading this column will have noticed it has been windy lately.

    Cocaine, meth and cash found in Glenorchy search - police

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    Cocaine, meth and cash found in Glenorchy search - police

    A man is in custody after police say they found cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis and $11,000 in cash at a Glenorchy property. 

    Obituary: at the heart of everything in Alex

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    Obituary: at the heart of everything in Alex

    Liz Duggan was the absolute champion of the community.

    Three men charged over pair of serious Westport assaults

    Three men charged over pair of serious Westport assaults

    Three men are before the courts after two serious assaults in Westport earlier this week.

    Disruptions on South's Great Walks in wake of wild weather

    Te Routeburn Track traverses these snow-laden bluffs above Lake Harris. Photos: DOC

    Disruptions on South's Great Walks in wake of wild weather

    The wild spring weather is hitting the conservation estate, with tracks blocked and damaged, and the Milford Track start pushed back by another week.

    Foundation aims to improve healthcare

    Dunstan Hospital in Clyde. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Foundation aims to improve healthcare

    Private funding from a new hospital foundation will keep healthcare "local and accessible" for people in Central Otago and Upper Clutha, Dunstan Hospital’s chief executive says.

    MAC Blues recognise dedication and skill

    MAC Arts Blues recipients were awarded for their work within the arts in co-curricular and extra...

    MAC Blues recognise dedication and skill

    Te Kura o Tititea Mount Aspiring College celebrated commitment and achievement of its students in sport and the arts last week.

    Olympians gifted pounamu pendant as symbol of strength

    New Zealand Olympic Committee summer Chef de Mission Nigel Avery (left) hands over the kakahu to...

    Olympians gifted pounamu pendant as symbol of strength

    The New Zealand team have received their ‘Manawaroa’ pounamu, a special koha from Ngāi Tahu Pounamu to carry with them on their journey to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in February.

    Wānaka athlete named in world champs team

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    Wānaka athlete named in world champs team

    A four-strong New Zealand team has been named for the inaugural FIS freeride world championships in Andorra in February, with a Wānaka athlete in the mix.

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    Fundraising in full swing for Indie

    A moment of fun for Indie Todd. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Fundraising in full swing for Indie

    The North Otago community are rallying behind Indie Todd and her family.

    Waitaki Boys’ High finishes successful season with chess championship win

    The Waitaki Boys’ High School chess team (from left) Sean Balbalin, Rundell Pelayo, Donovan...

    Waitaki Boys’ High finishes successful season with chess championship win

    Waitaki Boys’ High School chess team has been crowned national champions.

    Hui to help deepen Otago pupils’ role in sustainability

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    Hui to help deepen Otago pupils’ role in sustainability

    Oamaru pupils will be involved in an upcoming hui on how they can get active in looking after the environment.
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