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Rural girl still loves the changed world

The Gibbston Valley as seen from the air in this Otago Daily Times file photo. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

Rural girl still loves the changed world

As she enters her golden years, Mary May says she appreciates the changes over time to the landscape she loves. Olivia Caldwell follows the journey of a rural woman who returns to where her life...

No jail term for Frankton felon

A Frankton beneficiary convicted of burglary, theft and receiving charges has been spared prison because of his efforts to turn his life around.

Victoria’s remarkable opportunity

Victoria Boult’s about to start directing an episode of local-based TV series A Remarkable Place...

Victoria’s remarkable opportunity

These next six weeks or so loom as a career highlight for Queenstown-born screenwriter and director Victoria Boult.

Golf course sells

The nine-hole Lake Hawea golf course has sold after more than a year on the market.

Trio injured after serious crash involving truck and trailer

Two people in a serious condition have been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital after a crash involving a car and a truck and trailer in Southland.

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PM celebrates opening of sporting facility

Mixing and mingling with students and staff in Gore yesterday, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon...

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PM celebrates opening of sporting facility

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was the surprise guest at Gore’s Māruawai College yesterday as the school celebrated the opening of its new covered sports facility.

Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate

Road closure signs in Beach Rd were damaged last week. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Signs vandalised as council weighs road’s fate

Vandalism to road closure signs on Beach Rd is disappointing and frustrating, Waitaki District Mayor Melanie Tavendale says.

Antarctic trip success

Antarctic trip success

Southern Lakes helicopter pilot Toby Morris returned yesterday after another successful trip to Antarctica.

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Power supplies in ‘good position’

Water spills from Benmore Dam. PHOTO: MERIDIAN ENERGY

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Power supplies in ‘good position’

A top power company executive says the country is in a good position supply-wise heading into the year.

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Funding for Wakatipu school expansion expected

Wakatipu High School principal Oded Nathan. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

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Funding for Wakatipu school expansion expected

Wakatipu High School should receive initial funding this year for its long-awaited expansion, its principal says.

Tramping, climbing fatalities prompt police warning

Police say even the most experienced trampers can get into trouble. Photo: Getty Images

Tramping, climbing fatalities prompt police warning

Police are urging people to be better prepared when heading outdoors after a horror summer of large-scale back-country search operations and numerous fatalities.

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‘Something different’ on offer

Excited to receive their ang pow (red envelopes) for Chinese New Year are (from left) Oliver, 5,...

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‘Something different’ on offer

A chance to enjoy "great food" and dress in traditional costume will be part of the Oamaru Chinese Association celebrations of the Chinese New Year next weekend.

Running of Lambs ‘great spectacle’

Lambs hoof it during the Running of the Lambs at the Southern Field Days at Waimumu yesterday....

Running of Lambs ‘great spectacle’

Watching nearly 300 lambs run almost a kilometre made quite a spectacle for the thousands of people attending the Southern Field Days.

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Farming industry 'on fire'

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon takes a selfie with Mackenna Anderson and Sophie Dolton, of...

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Farming industry 'on fire'

A successful Southern Field Days at Waimumu wrapped up with a not-so-successful sheep shearing attempt from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

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Not easy being council boss, but ‘real privilege’

"I’ll miss the staff the most", retiring Queenstown Lakes District Council chief executive Mike...

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Not easy being council boss, but ‘real privilege’

Outgoing Queenstown council chief executive MikeTheelen leaves with no regrets.

Rural girl grew up with the landscape

Mary May has watched the development of the Gibbston Valley firsthand over her lifetime. PHOTO:...

Rural girl grew up with the landscape

From her childhood in the Cardrona Valley to farming in Lake Hāwea and Gibbston, the life of Mary May is a personal record of the region’s rural history.