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Shane Jones’ right-hand man has been slapped down by his government department for calling on New Zealand media outlets to report a "community truth" that most people support a proposed Central...
Flower viewing for hospice
Flower viewing for hospice
Leah McDowall and Winnie Wallace, 9 months, view magnolia "Felix Jury" in Paterson Park and Gardens, Waikaka, on Sunday.
Weather clears but conditions challenging for women’s adventure race
Weather clears but conditions challenging for women’s adventure race
More than 800 women rafted, hiked, biked and orienteered their way around Glenorchy during the 19th Spring Challenge, established as the first women’s adventure race.
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Options, costs for erosion-prone road outlined
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Options, costs for erosion-prone road outlined
The word vigilante conjures up all sorts of images of rebellion and non-conformity, but seldom is it a term applicable to the genteel pastime of gardening.
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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
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Mining royalties ‘the preserve of the Crown’
The word vigilante conjures up all sorts of images of rebellion and non-conformity, but seldom is it a term applicable to the genteel pastime of gardening.
Training programme aimed at those whose jobs at risk
Training programme aimed at those whose jobs at risk
The word vigilante conjures up all sorts of images of rebellion and non-conformity, but seldom is it a term applicable to the genteel pastime of gardening.
Queenstown ferry service extended
Queenstown ferry service extended
The Otago Regional Council (ORC) has expanded Queenstown’s ferry service.
Truck driver has lucky escape in Kaitangata crash
Truck driver has lucky escape in Kaitangata crash
A truck driver has escaped without injury after a crash in Kaitangata this morning.
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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal
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Hospital funding grant seen as unequal
Lakes District Hospital is getting a much-needed cut of a $100 million government health grant, aimed at upgrading hospitals across the country.
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Submissions on discharge open to public
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Submissions on discharge open to public
The right to discharge treated wastewater into the Shotover River near Queenstown — happening now under emergency powers — and a planned diversion channel will be subjected to public scrutiny.
Mayor declines to do Wānaka group’s ‘tick-box’ survey
Mayor declines to do Wānaka group’s ‘tick-box’ survey
Despite stating the biggest concern for the entire district is growth, Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers has declined to take part in a survey on the fastest growing part of the district.
Suspicious fires at Wānaka cell tower
Suspicious fires at Wānaka cell tower
Police are investigating two suspicious fires that damaged a cell tower and two data boxes near Wānaka.
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
QLDC still wants cricket, but faces venue challenges
Queenstown's council rejects suggestions it has not pitched for international cricket.
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Matchbox collection nets family almost $100,000
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Matchbox collection nets family almost $100,000
Bidders from around the world took their shots yesterday at owning a piece of an Invercargill man’s unique matchbox car collection.
Southland business awards held
Southland business awards held
Traffic Management Services, a company which judges said "lives excellence end-to-end" won the top prize at this year’s Southland Business Excellence Awards.
Dermatologist shortage bites
Dermatologist shortage bites
Waitaki residents suffering from skin conditions are struggling to get in-person appointments to see dermatologists, as a national shortage bites.
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Candidates asked for views on climate change
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Candidates asked for views on climate change
A lively meeting of candidates standing for seats at the Central Otago District and Otago Regional council tables covered a wide range of topics from climate change to affordable housing in...
Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver
Repairs under way for loos wrecked by drunk driver
Repairs to the Awamoa Park toilet block are under way, three months after they were damaged by a wayward car.
Flooding affects highways, severe winds in Canterbury
Flooding affects highways, severe winds in Canterbury
Flooding has been reported on SH6 in Central Otago and SH73 on the West Coast. A MetService red level strong wind warning has been lifted for Canterbury and there are power outages.
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Park Ridge titles coming soon
Titles for the first stage of Queenstown’s Park Ridge subdivision are expected to be released in about six weeks.