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    From Arrowtown to the Pacific

    Arrowtown’s Selma Roberts meets an Australian Defence Force military working dog during a recent...

    From Arrowtown to the Pacific

    Arrowtown's Selma Roberts is going places with the New Zealand Army Reserve Force.

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    Arrowtown, one of Otago's many highly rated scenic spots. Photo: Aaron Ross

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    Arrowtown’s Post Office has been named the inaugural winner of the village’s ‘Light Up to Linger Longer’ winter window displays.

    GM winging her way back

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    GM winging her way back

    She's come full circle.

    Bar humming with Texas vibes

    Part of the interior of Queenstown's newest bar, Lucky Luke's Saloon. Photo: supplied

    Bar humming with Texas vibes

    Luke Lawson, a young Texas ranch hand, went chasing whispers of gold in a place called New Zealand.

    Back with a bang

    Arrowtown’s Malik Boatwright en route to second place in La Thuile, Italy, at the weekend. Photo:...

    Back with a bang

    Arrowtown's Malik Boatwright led the charge in another outstanding weekend of results by local riders in the UCI downhill world cup in Europe.

    Junior riders returning to worlds

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    Junior riders returning to worlds

    Two Wakatipu Pony Club riders will again be representing New Zealand at next month’s under-18 world champs in the equestrian discipline of Mounted Games.

    Wintry laps

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    Wintry laps

    For hardy swimmers, The RealNZ Whakatipu Legend’s winter swim is on again this Saturday in Queenstown Bay.

    Amped to win last home game

    Wakatipu’s Harry Walker-Leach scoring against Upper Clutha in Wānaka in May. PHOTO: JAMES ALLAN...

    Amped to win last home game

    With the Wakatipu Premiers rugby side playing their last home game this season tomorrow against Upper Clutha, coach Tom Cunningham has two messages for his troops.

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    Wild’s last games

    The Wakatipu Wild women’s ice hockey team plays season-ending games against Canterbury Inferno in Christchurch this weekend.

    Simon sweeps the pool

    Queenstown’s Simon Singleton, left, with Adam Lilley after beating him 5-0 to claim his record...

    Simon sweeps the pool

    Queenstown 8-ball pool player Simon Singleton is a record-breaker.

    Veteran cyclist sets milestones

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    Veteran cyclist sets milestones

    He might be 72, but Queenstown endurance cyclist Geoff Hunt is still tracking well during several iconic races in the United States this year.

    Plans for Queenstown's biggest empty central lot

    An artist’s impression of a terraced unit development for a long-vacant prime site off Frankton...

    Plans for Queenstown's biggest empty central lot

    The developer calls it "the most iconic location left in town".

    Earlier plan aborted

    The vacant site off Queenstown’s Frankton Rd. Photo: James Allan Photography

    Earlier plan aborted

    Predating current plans, Auckland-based Shundi Group spent years battling for consent to build a luxury hotel on this site after buying it for $10.5m in 2016.

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    'It’s unaffordable and will cause people harm'

    Hundreds marched to the council to protest the rates rise in June. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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    Painful day: rates hike set at just under 17%

    Waitaki’s rates rise has been set at roughly 17% on what the district’s mayor called a ‘‘painful’’ day as protesters said the rise would "cause people harm".

    Warning over 'freezing fog' in Kawerau Gorge

    Icy roads have prompted warnings from police and local MP Joseph Mooney. Photo: Supplied/Joseph...

    Warning over 'freezing fog' in Kawerau Gorge

    Motorists are being warned to watch out for freezing fog and icy roads on a chilly start to the day in Queenstown and Central Otago.

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    District in recovery after state of emergency lifted

    Waitaki mayor Mel Tavendale signs off on paperwork lifting the state of emergency declared in the...

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    District in recovery after state of emergency lifted

    The Waitaki district is now in recovery mode after a state of emergency declared in the wake of devastating flooding was lifted.

    TVNZ apologises after complaint about inaccuracy upheld

    Gore Mayor Ben Bell. PHOTO: GERRIT DOPPENBERG

    TVNZ apologises after complaint about inaccuracy upheld

    TVNZ has been forced to issue an apology to the Gore District Council over an incorrect statement broadcast last month concerning local government amalgamation.

    'Vegas in the Valley': Speed-weddings come to Cardrona

    The historic Cardrona Church is the venue for the three-day Alpine Altar wedding pop-up next...

    'Vegas in the Valley': Speed-weddings come to Cardrona

    Two Wānaka women are bringing a touch of Las Vegas to the Cardrona Valley, turning a nearly 150-year-old chapel into a speed-wedding venue.

    Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks

    Fire and Emergency say they received reports of a boat hitting rocks. File photo: Supplied

    Five people hurt after Shotover Jet hits rocks

    Five people have been injured in a crash involving the Shotover Jet near Queenstown.
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