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Discharge decision ‘tough’

The Shotover wastewater treatment plant at Frankton. Photo: QLDC

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Discharge decision ‘tough’

A decision to proceed with the discharge of wastewater from Queenstown’s Shotover treatment plant into the Kawarau River is not his preferred option, Queenstown Lakes Mayor John Glover says.

Two dead after separate Southland crashes

Two dead after separate Southland crashes

Two people are dead after separate crashes in Southland overnight.

Tiny extinct bat fossil fragments found at Central Otago site

A palaeontologist studying fossil fragments in Central Otago has identified a previously unknown, but now extinct, bat.

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Mayor ‘horror struck’ at cost of audit

Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell. Photo: Allied Media files

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Mayor ‘horror struck’ at cost of audit

Invercargill city councillors should be "horror struck" it will cost almost $500,000 to audit its annual report, the mayor says.

Man who died after fall from boat named

Man who died after fall from boat on Lake Manapouri named

A man who died after falling from a boat on Lake Manapouri last weekend has been named.

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Proposed parking permits aim to lower residents’ costs

Since the Queenstown Lakes district’s last revaluation in 2021, the value of residential housing...

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Proposed parking permits aim to lower residents’ costs

Queenstown residents may soon be able to apply for special local parking permits.

One injured in crash

A person has been critically injured in a crash affecting a major highway in Central Otago.

No commission inquiry into loss

Fishing vessel Mako grounded off Jackson Bay on Wednesday. PHOTO: BOB MCAULIFFE

No commission inquiry into loss

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission will not open an inquiry at this stage into the reported grounding and loss of fishing vessel Mako on the West Coast.

Crash rescue impeded by live wires

Emergency services prepare to extract the occupant of a truck after hours of them being stuck...

Crash rescue impeded by live wires

Two people were stuck in a vehicle for more than two hours surrounded by live power lines after a crash at Milburn closed the road for most of the morning yesterday.

Tension over council pest work identified

Environment Southland has noticed tension on Stewart Island/Rakiura during recent work there....

Tension over council pest work identified

A southern council has revealed "emerging tensions" on Stewart Island/Rakiura making some of its work harder to complete.

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Councillors decide future of airport as small-scale

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Councillors decide future of airport as small-scale

Wānaka Airport will be allowed to grow, but community fears of large jets landing at the lakeside resort town will not come to pass.

Carpark closed for tree removal

Alesxandra's Centrepoint carpark will be closed for two days next week while three trees are removed, the council says.

Important to check river conditions first

Important to check river conditions first

As I type this column it is a perfect day for fishing.

‘Much-needed’ health shuttle going ‘very well’

Oamaru Waka Ora Health Shuttle volunteers Sandra Marlow (left) and David Barkman with Oamaru St...

‘Much-needed’ health shuttle going ‘very well’

In its first five months, a "much-needed" health shuttle between Oamaru and Dunedin has made 126 return trips, a project leader says.

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Riders keen to put smile on kids’ faces

Grover Chasers Touring Bunch co-ordinator Stephen Hackett encourages all motorcyclists to join...

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Riders keen to put smile on kids’ faces

The Grover Chasers Touring Bunch motorcycle Easter Egg Run is back for its 30th year.

New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region

Mat Hellyer is to become the new Warbirds Over Wanaka general manager, starting later this year....

New Warbirds GM experienced events planner with passion for region

A new general manager is inbound for Warbirds Over Wānaka.

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Compromise reached on subdivision

A sign greets visitors to Bannockburn as they leave the bridge over the Kawarau River.

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Compromise reached on subdivision

A contentious residential subdivision on a prominent Bannockburn terrace will go ahead after changes were agreed to, limiting the effect on the landscape and views, the Environment Court says.

World champ tackling favourite rivers

World champ tackling favourite rivers

Flying from his native Canada just to compete in a Queenstown/ Wānaka jetboat race this weekend might seem excessive, but for four-time world champ Gord Humphrey it makes perfect sense.

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