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'Dearly loved' family man killed in Tapanui crash

Police have released the name of a "dearly loved" husband and father who died after his ute crashed into a garage and caught fire in Tapanui last Friday.

'Uber in the sky' demo on way in Queenstown

A concept render shows Whoosh cabins running above Frankton’s Central St. IMAGE: WHOOSH

'Uber in the sky' demo on way in Queenstown

Christchurch company Whoosh will start building a 2km demo of its "Uber in the sky" transportation system in Queenstown’s Remarkables Park within weeks.

Aurora eyes ‘non-network’ help

Aurora Energy is on the hunt for "flexibility suppliers" and large businesses in the Queenstown Lakes and Upper Clutha areas to provide non-network capacity support during peak times.

Music festival one of many stops on working holiday

Tussock Country volunteers Sally Laws and Kevin Jackson with their Nissan Civilian house bus, at...

Music festival one of many stops on working holiday

Country music enthusiasts, musicians and other festival-goers have rolled into Gore for its country music festival, and so too have its volunteers.

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Mullets on show at muster

Russell Bradley in front of his 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser at this year’s Ute Muster in Gore. PHOTO...

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Mullets on show at muster

An annual Ute Muster, as part of Gore’s Tussock Country festival, featured a mullet contest where generational supporters of the hairstyle competed to see who had the best ’80s-inspired locks.

Gloriavale offer of apology to abuse victims a 'PR stunt'

Former Gloriavale member Gideon Benjamin. Photo: Supplied

Gloriavale offer of apology to abuse victims a 'PR stunt'

Gloriavale's public offer to personally apologise to victims of abuse at the Christian community has been exposed as a PR stunt after leaders refused to say sorry, former members say.

Debate heats up over stacking stones at Tekapo

Lake Tekapo residents want to ban visitors from stacking rocks on the foreshore due to concerns over the impact it has on the natural ecosystem.

Toddler's inquest: half-brother engages lawyer

Toddler's inquest: half-brother engages lawyer

The half-brother of Gore toddler Lachie Jones has appointed a lawyer at the eleventh-hour, delaying the delivery of inquest findings into the boy's death in 2019.

Blaze at Southland business put out

Firefighters have put out a blaze at a commercial business in Southland.

Qantas ups summer flights to Queenstown

A Qantas flight takes off from Queenstown Airport. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Qantas ups summer flights to Queenstown

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Tech entrepreneur calls for electricity sector shakeup

Tech entrepreneur calls for electricity sector shakeup

Tech entrepreneur Rod Drury has put a radical reform of New Zealand’s electricity sector at the centre of an impassioned call for a "national vision".

Gillespie seeking different seat

Gillespie seeking different seat

Central Otago deputy mayor Neil Gillespie will not be running for re-election to the district council, opting to stand for one of the Dunstan seats on the Otago Regional Council at October’s local...

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Council to decide on setting up water CCO

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Council to decide on setting up water CCO

Queenstown Lakes households may face higher water charges for the next nine years if the district council agrees to establish a new council-controlled organisation to deal with Three Waters.

Young entrepreneurs pitch their products

Cromwell College pupils (from left) Ayala Cunningham, Lizzie Engstrom and Lani Jones are donating...

Young entrepreneurs pitch their products

Tote bags, T-shirts and skincare creams were among the products pitched by aspiring entrepreneurs from across Central Otago at a Dragons’ Den-inspired event at Cromwell College on Friday.

Councillor criticises instigators of pay equity change

Invercargill councillor Ria Bond had some strong words over changes to the Equal Pay Act. Photo:...

Councillor criticises instigators of pay equity change

An Invercargill councillor says people who made changes to the Equal Pay Act have forgotten where they came from.

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Discovery of rare moth may thwart mine expansion plans

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Discovery of rare moth may thwart mine expansion plans

A rare native moth may have scuppered part of OceanaGold’s Macraes mine expansion plans.

Steps taken to raise over $60k for charity

OceanaGold Macraes Mine brigade captain and emergency response co-ordinator Steve Renton gets his...

Steps taken to raise over $60k for charity

There is more than one way to come out on top at the Sky Tower Stair Challenge.

Town rewards first responders

Members of the Clyde Coastguard and family enjoy the meal and dance at the Alexandra District...

Town rewards first responders

After an eventful few months, first responders from the Alexandra and Clyde area had a fun Friday night out thanks to a community effort to show appreciation.

Thousands seek bargains at club’s ski sale

Whakatipu Ski Club president Jude Carter (left) and chief paper pusher Sharla Franklin pictured...

Thousands seek bargains at club’s ski sale

As excitement builds for this year’s ski season, thousands of people spent yesterday morning patiently waiting in a queue in Queenstown hoping to get their hands on some bargains.

Mayor at odds with council over language

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark doesn't believe his council should redact comments made by the...

Mayor at odds with council over inappropriate language

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes his council should not redact feedback from the public, even if it is difficult to hear.

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