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Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building

Fire rages in the treeline near sports fields at Waitaki Boy's High School earlier this week....

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Unexplained fire 'very close' to school building

The principal of Waitaki Boys’ High School was relieved a spectacular fire that tore through trees caused “no major damage” and missed a nearby property.

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Rental development aims to add 400 homes

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Rental development aims to add 400 homes

A major new Queenstown housing development is being targeted at ‘‘teachers, nurses and cops’’ and its developer is promising ‘‘no Jafa ski houses’’.

Heartbreak as 'unbelievably brave' boy's cancer returns

Queenstown cancer survivor Dylan Yallop, 5, is facing a second cancer battle after his stage 4...

Heartbreak as 'unbelievably brave' boy's cancer returns

After 16 months of battling stage 4 cancer, 5-year-old Dylan Yallop was bouncing off the walls with excitement to finally have his turn at ringing the bell to declare himself cancer-free.

Winter’s approach too slow for skifields

Winter’s approach too slow for skifields

Cardrona Alpine Resort has announced its opening day will be pushed back by one week to Saturday, June 20 due to a mild start to winter.

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Going out on a high note after 30 years

Gore Country Music Club president Julie Mitchell (left) and club vice-president Sue Stenning make...

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Going out on a high note after 30 years

After three decades running Gore’s signature event, Phil Geary is stepping aside as convener of the MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards.

Fears after-hours care may be cut

Aspiring Medical Centre GP Dr Fiona MacLean. Photo: Supplied

Fears after-hours care may be cut

Wānaka could be left in the ‘‘scary’’ position of having no after-hours treatment if massive cuts to funding go ahead, a GP says.

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Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub

An artist’s impression of the proposed Tapanui Library and Service Centre, integrated within an...

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Council commits up to $2.5m for new community hub

Tapanui will have a new community hub, following a funding boost from Clutha District Council.

$170,000 bridge upgrades to help prevent repeat of floods

Upgrades at the Omarama Stream Bridge were recently completed to help prevent erosion. PHOTO:...

$170,000 bridge upgrades to help prevent repeat of floods

The Omarama Stream Bridge has been strengthened to give the community ‘‘peace of mind’’ in the wake of significant flooding which struck several years ago.

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Wallaby status being reviewed by ORC

A Bennetts Wallaby pictured on the outskirts of Dunedin. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Wallaby status being reviewed by ORC

The eradication status for wallabies is under review, both in Otago and nationally, as stronger evidence continues to emerge of the Australian invader in the outskirts of Dunedin.

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