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Rental car agency’s practices criticised
A Queenstown resident is querying the practices of a new local rental car agency, autoUnion Car Rental, and fears unknowing visitors are being taken advantage of.
‘Urgent’ need to move riverside sewage ponds
‘Urgent’ need to move riverside sewage ponds
Moving the Franz Josef township sewage ponds out of the changed path of the Waiho (Waiau) River is now urgent, the regional council says.
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New operator puts luxury hotel back on track
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New operator puts luxury hotel back on track
A stalled Queenstown hotel development is about to kick back into gear, under a new operator.
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Smuggling by family alleged
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Smuggling by family alleged
The loved ones of an Otago Corrections Facility inmate may find their visiting rights revoked after being caught trying to smuggle in medication.
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‘Really, really passionate about our industry’
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‘Really, really passionate about our industry’
The best show in New Zealand by far.
A&P show a family affair
A&P show a family affair
He might only be three, but young equine enthusiast Gus Stevens has his sights set on competing at the Wānaka A&P Show.
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Fed Farmers’ concerns over district plan ‘scaremongering’
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Fed Farmers’ concerns over district plan ‘scaremongering’
Ngāi Tahu is accusing Federated Farmers of "scaremongering" about changes to the Gore District Plan, as the farming lobby steers towards taking it to the courts.
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Sunflowers cling to summer, even though autumn has started, in Ranfurly’s Charlemont St on a grey Maniototo afternoon yesterday.
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All aboard for vintage wagon open day
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All aboard for vintage wagon open day
Lovers of horses, heritage or both have a potential double treat in store at the Gore A&P Showgrounds next weekend.
Child hit by car
Child hit by car
A child was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in an Invercargill carpark.
Mayors hail proposed AI factory
Mayors hail proposed AI factory
Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country’s second-highest electricity user.
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Another centenarian in the family
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Another centenarian in the family
Becoming a centenarian runs in Gladys McKenzie’s family.
Trust on track with community wellbeing
Trust on track with community wellbeing
A new "intentionally rough" public track is under construction at Hāwea.
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Waitaki tartan to take pride of place
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Waitaki tartan to take pride of place
When Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery reopens after its $7 million upgrade, a "labour of love" will take pride of place.
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Autumn scene set for good fishing
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Autumn scene set for good fishing
Along with spring and summer, autumn is one of my favourite times of the year to fish and this autumn is starting to live up to expectations.
Child serious after being hit by car in Invercargill McDonald's carpark
Child serious after being hit by car in Invercargill McDonald's carpark
A child has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in an Invercargill fast-food carpark.
Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts
Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts
Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country's second-highest electricity user.
Rare Kelvin Heights gem for sale
Rare Kelvin Heights gem for sale
It's arguably the most charming property in Queenstown’s Kelvin Heights.
Still bowling them over at 76
Still bowling them over at 76
Queenstown fast bowler John Cushen notched up two top-10 bowling stats at the recent over-70s Cricket World Cup held in Christchurch.
Women’s rugby’s coaching boost
Women’s rugby’s coaching boost
The newly-appointed Wakatipu Wahine rugby coach is aiming to take the women’s team to the next level.