Whole district to decide on name for new community facility
Central Otago residents are being urged to help come up with a name for the district’s new community facility on the shores of the Kawarau River in Cromwell.
Hundreds without power after 'stolen' car hits pole
Hundreds without power after 'stolen' car hits pole
Hundreds of North Otago residents were left without power last night after a "stolen" car crashed into a power pole.
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Proposal ‘will erode liveability, character’
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Proposal ‘will erode liveability, character’
A Queenstown development, which will potentially lead to more than 2500 houses being built, has been given draft approval despite fears it could permanently degrade an iconic landscape.
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Two avoid prison for family violence
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Two avoid prison for family violence
Two offenders narrowly avoided prison after taking rehabilitative steps, amid warnings from a southern judge that family violence is at almost epidemic levels nationally.
Police car involved in crash that closed Lindis Pass
Police car involved in crash that closed Lindis Pass
One of the two vehicles involved in a crash that closed the Lindis Pass for five hours today was a police car.
Fireworks ban in place for festive season
Fireworks ban in place for festive season
Much of Central Otago will be fireworks-free this holiday season as it enters into a temporary ban from Christmas Eve.
Drug deal in process busted: police
Drug deal in process busted: police
A Queenstown officer packing up a checkpoint unwittingly interrupted a drug deal in progress, police say.
Picnic races stalwart to hand over reins
Picnic races stalwart to hand over reins
After 57 years as a volunteer at the Hawea Picnic Races, 80-year-old Judy Muir jokes her parents might not have approved of this achievement.
Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands
Liam Lawson draws big crowd for 'bittersweet' day at Highlands
All eyes were on the sky at Highlands Motorsport Park this morning as Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson literally dropped in.
Two injured after truck crashes near Raes Junction
Two injured after truck crashes near Raes Junction
Two people have been taken to hospital with moderate injuries after a truck crashed down a bank near Raes Junction.
Alarming melanoma results from spot checks
Alarming melanoma results from spot checks
A spot check of South Islanders has turned up some alarming statistics around skin cancer-related symptoms.
‘Showery’ Christmas forecast
‘Showery’ Christmas forecast
A "showery situation" seems set for southern Christmas celebrations.
Labour Inspector must release info to Gloriavale
Labour Inspector must release info to Gloriavale
The Employment Court has ruled the Labour Inspector must release advice it received from Crown Law about the employment status of people at Gloriavale on the West Coast.
Thurlby neighbours’ claims dismissed
Thurlby neighbours’ claims dismissed
Claims some events at a Queenstown property would resemble an Eden Park concert are "fanciful", the Environment Court has found.
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Murals created for festival ‘transformation’ for town
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Murals created for festival ‘transformation’ for town
Te Anau was transformed last week into a bustling open-air gallery as artists from near and far converged for its first street art festival.
Showers kept on until March
Showers kept on until March
An alternative ablution facility for Invercargill’s homeless community is still being worked through as the cost of the current set-up continues to bite.
Temporary crossing for heavy vehicles
Temporary crossing for heavy vehicles
A temporary bridge spanning the Manuherikia River in Alexandra will provide a "crucial crossing" for heavy vehicles, the council says.
Growing village, hoping to elicit revisits
Growing village, hoping to elicit revisits
Christina and Callum Grant are following through on a family vision by expanding Tarras Village.
Pair vying for vacant council seat
Pair vying for vacant council seat
And they’re off.
6 hurt in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash
6 hurt in Glenorchy-Queenstown Rd crash
Six people have been taken to hospital following a head-on crash in Queenstown.