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Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: Bell

Gore Mayor Ben Bell was under fire from councillors earlier this year. Photo: Sandy Eggleston/...

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Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: Bell

The Gore district mayor says while Greenpeace has valid concerns about the region’s drinking water, the environmental organisation’s efforts have been misdirected, untimely and potentially inaccurate.

She struck gold when she found clay

Esperance Steven, based on the outskirts of Luggate, is a fulltime artist specialising in clay...

She struck gold when she found clay

Esperance Steven was 9 years old when she came over the Haast Pass, which was then a gravel road, to see Wānaka for the first time.

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Govt ‘double-counted’ council spending figure

A rationalisation of Waitaki District Council teams and services, such as moving its service desk...

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Govt ‘double-counted’ council spending figure

The Waitaki District Council has largely welcomed a new government ranking system for council performance, but points out some "double counting" in the newly-released key metrics.

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Frustration over hole in sewer pipe

Lindsay McKenzie has been left frustrated after discovering a hole in his sewer service line pipe...

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Frustration over hole in sewer pipe

Whose hole is it anyway?

Palmerston guide’s dedication awarded

Queen’s Guide Award recipient Kacey Clark, pictured at Government House in Wellington last...

Palmerston guide’s dedication awarded

Palmerston’s Kacey Clark received the Queen’s Guide Award from the New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro last weekend.

Young speakers step up

Public speaking contestants in the year 5-6 section were (from left) Vidu Chandrasena, Hugh...

Young speakers step up

Lions Clubs International District 202J held their annual speech contest last Sunday at Fenwick School hall.

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Disappointed by response to dog attack

Diane Le Sueur and Alice, who are recovering at home six weeks after being attacked in Balclutha...

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Disappointed by response to dog attack

The survivors of a Balclutha dog attack are back volunteering for St John’s Therapy Pets but the dog owner says she is disappointed with the "lenient" decision regarding her attackers.

New era of co-operation in turbulent world

New era of trans-Tasman co-operation in turbulent world

Australia and New Zealand are entering a new era of co-operation as leaders from both nations embrace shared values in an increasingly turbulent world.

Hard work and peeling back all the stress

Anneli Glazebrook opened her business, Ilu Hub, in 2019, after discovering her passion for de...

Hard work and peeling back all the stress

Growing up in a small rural town in Estonia under Soviet occupation, Wānaka business owner Anneli Glazebrook knows what stress and hard work look like.

All Black stars backing fundraiser

The U13 Basin Barbarians include, from left, Callum Longthorn, 13, Maaka Fleming, 13, Lucas...

All Black stars backing fundraiser

Ex-All Black stars Justin Marshall, Ben Smith, Kees Meeuws and Stephen Donald are speaking at a Queenstown fundraiser this month.

Scooters to feature in grand parade

Mobility scooter users Allan Johnston (left) and Ted Clouston, both 92, with Alexandra Blossom...

Scooters to feature in grand parade

A stealth of mobility scooters are being pimped for their inaugural entry in the Alexandra Blossom Festival grand parade this year.

Cold, wet weekend for South

Snow fell across parts of Central Otago on Friday. Photo: CODC

Cold, wet weekend for South

MetService says it'll be a cold, wet weekend for many in the South Island with a warning to watch out for more snow and icy roads.

Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned

Southland Mayor Rob Scott’s signwritten work car, promoting his election campaign. PHOTO: MATTHEW...

Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned

Southland Mayor Rob Scott’s work car has been covered in advertising for his election campaign, but the council says he is not breaking any rules.

Sliver of light after long battle

Bronte Hardy was diagnosed last September with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). She has come out...

Sliver of light after long battle

Closing in on a year since Wānaka woman Bronte Hardy was diagnosed with leukaemia, the mother of two says it has been one she would never want to repeat.

Warm welcome for Aussie delegation in Queenstown

In a world full of uncertainty, one sure thing was that Australia and New Zealand continue to stand together.

Mixed views on proposed gold mine

Mixed views on proposed gold mine

A couple of heavy hitters have come out against a planned gold mine in Waikaka but some locals appear to be backing the venture.

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Snow welcomed by skifield operators

Groomer Brandon Rollin checks out a run at The Remarkables yesterday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Snow welcomed by skifield operators

Snow has at long last reappeared in Otago, with the long drought ending for skifield operators.

Penguin colony has best year yet

A little penguin has laid eggs in April at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony for the first time....

Penguin colony has best year yet

New figures show the Ōamaru Blue Penguin Colony is celebrating its best year yet.

AA questions new electronic road user charges system

The Automobile Association wants to know if car drivers will continue to subsidise heavy truck...

AA questions new electronic road user charges system

The Automobile Association has poked holes at the government’s new electronic road user charges scheme being based partly on vehicle weight.

Breach means 5 more years of air quality monitoring

Breach means 5 more years of air quality monitoring

Reefton's air quality will have to be monitored for another five years after pollution from smoky chimneys breached national safety standards this winter.

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