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    Injury rate defended after two greyhounds die in races

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    Injury rate defended after two greyhounds die in races

    Two greyhounds were killed in races in Invercargill on Wednesday, but the industry boss says its injury rate is heading to a record low.

    State of emergency extended for another week

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    ‘Great deal more to do’: state of emergency extended for another week

    Southland's state of emergency will continue for another week, as the effects of the storm continue to be felt.

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    Outgoing chairman 'betrayed' by board

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    'Bad blood in the room': Outgoing chairman 'betrayed' by board

    Departing Mataura Licensing Trust chairman Horace McAuley says he will never get over being "betrayed" by the majority of the board.

    Firearms, drugs and cash seized in West Coast search warrant

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    Firearms, drugs and cash seized in West Coast search warrant

    Police have found an illegal haul of firearms, drugs and cash in a search warrant on the West Coast.

    Walker hangs up the helmet

    Outgoing Queenstown Trails Trust chairman Michael Walker. PHOTO: LEIGH JEFFERY

    Walker hangs up the helmet

    There's been a changing of the guard at the Queenstown Trails Trust.

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    Artefacts and apparitions await

    It's shaping up to be a spooktacular night.

    Sports retailers go the distance

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    Sports retailers go the distance

    Having weathered the ups and downs of Queenstown retail for 30 years, Outside Sports founders Judy and John Knight are fittingly celebrating their milestone at a function tonight.

    Sunday’s the day to get quacking

    Rotary duck race organiser Tim Wilshire. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Sunday’s the day to get quacking

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    Celebrating a grape’s great impact

    Arthurs Keys, 10, son of Gibbston Valley Wines chief winemaker Christopher Keys, helps Central...

    Celebrating a grape’s great impact

    Growers, residents, wine makers and enthusiasts recently toasted at least 40 years of pinot noir winegrowing in Queenstown’s Gibbston.

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    'Fitting way to honour' much-loved Southlander

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    Space for creativity

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    Spicy sausage scores big

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    Boosting hospo profitability

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    Boosting hospo profitability

    A Queenstown-based hospitality software company’s teamed up with a highly-regarded hospo coaching business to lift profitability and performance in today’s tough trading environment.

    Ultrarunner’s lucrative 25 seconds

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    Ultrarunner’s lucrative 25 seconds

    A local ultrarunner who is used to running for hours surprised himself by taking out the inaugural Bayleys Brecon St Grunt charity event — racing up and down Queenstown’s Brecon St steps — in a...

    Cricketers hoping to play ball

    Queenstown Cricket Club manager Emma Campbell. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

    Cricketers hoping to play ball

    If the fickle weather plays ball, Queenstown’s cricketers will do likewise over the next week.

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    Foreign interest expected in pricey Queenstown properties

    An artist’s impression of one of The Ayr Residences’ landscaped courtyards. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Foreign interest expected in pricey Queenstown properties

    Amongst high-end Queenstown properties, three sections at the Ayrburn hospitality precinct are likely to be some of the most prized.

    Sculptural home hugs lake

    A unique home for sale at Queenstown’s Drift Bay. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Sculptural home hugs lake

    A sculptural, architectural home on the shore of Lake Whakatipu, at Drift Bay, is on the market for the first time.

    Cheerful efforts boon for senior citizens

    On the eve of her retirement, Alexandra Senior Citizens co-ordinator Jo Ireland stands for the...

    Cheerful efforts boon for senior citizens

    Asking retiring Alexandra Senior Citizens co-ordinator Jo Ireland about herself is like trying to catch sunshine in a jar. Just when you think you have her pinned down, the conversation shifts to...

    Night of fun ends with a bang

    Showing great restraint while his human companions enjoy dinner from a food truck is 7-year-old...

    Night of fun ends with a bang

    The long weekend went off with a bang in Cromwell with a spectacular fireworks display on Sunday evening.

    Day walker rescued after getting lost among fallen trees

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    Day walker rescued after getting lost among fallen trees

    A solo day walk turned into a rescue mission while Southland was in a state of local emergency over the long weekend.
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