Anzac Day commemorations
You can pay your respects to those who fought for New Zealand in various wars at two Anzac Day commemorations this Saturday along with a bagpiper’s tribute.
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Contact blamed as slips put beach off-limits
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Slips put part of beach off-limits
Crumbling cliffs have forced the closure of part of a popular beach at Lake Hāwea and the alleged culprit, Contact Energy, is under investigation for resource consent breaches.
Maheno to honour decorated bomber command pilot
Maheno to honour decorated bomber command pilot
A North Otago community will honour one of its most remarkable wartime airmen this Anzac Day when a plaque commemorating Wing Commander James Fraser Barron is unveiled.
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‘Mint condition’ Model-T celebrates centenary in style
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‘Mint condition’ Model-T celebrates centenary in style
If Graeme Thompson’s car was a person, it would be eagerly awaiting a letter from the King.
Cashflow woes sank $30m luxury Queenstown hotel
Cashflow woes sank $30m luxury Queenstown hotel
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Cashflow issues and trading losses led to the collapse of the companies behind a $30 million Queenstown hotel, liquidators have found.
Chanel buys into Lammermoor Station
Chanel buys into Lammermoor Station
French luxury fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in a Central Otago high-country station.
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Proposal for Bill on river levels welcomed
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Proposal for Bill on river levels welcomed
The hotly contested issue of setting water levels for Central Otago’s Manukerikia River could be settled from Wellington if a local Bill aimed at upgrading Falls Dam goes through.
Party planned for kiwi chick
Party planned for kiwi chick
A special gender reveal party is being planned in Queenstown.
Memorial oaks grow family connections
Memorial oaks grow family connections
A story about a ceremony for two fallen World War 1 soldiers has led to a new-found family connection.
Dawn service will mark centenary
Dawn service will mark centenary
Tomorrow’s Anzac Day dawn service in Oamaru will also mark the 100th anniversary of the war memorial on Thames St.
Anzac concert back in Hall of Memories
Anzac concert back in Hall of Memories
The Waitaki Boys’ High School Anzac Day Concert is back for its 11th year.
Chill out or moo-ve along
Chill out or moo-ve along
The frost yesterday morning at Millers Flat did not seem to impress this cow.
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Balclutha residents paying most for power
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Balclutha residents paying most for power
People are increasingly shopping around for cheaper power prices and Balclutha residents are being advised to follow the trend as the town has the most expensive power bills in the country.
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Kids 'screaming' as driver mows down ducks in Queenstown
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Kids 'screaming' as driver mows down ducks in Queenstown
A group of young children were left screaming and crying in Queenstown’s CBD on Tuesday after watching a motorist mow down a group of ducks in lower Beach St.
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Claims still being settled six months later
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Claims still being settled six months later
As insurance claims are still being settled from last year's big wind, one logging contractor reckons he's got 18 months of clean-up work ahead of him.
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Community spirit drives brigade milestone
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Community spirit drives brigade milestone
A "stubborn streak" has helped a Stirling woman notch up a fire brigade first for her community.
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Record-breaking season for little penguins in ‘conservation milestone’
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Record-breaking season for little penguins in ‘conservation milestone’
Nearly 1000 little penguin chicks fledged across Oamaru’s colonies in a record-breaking breeding season.
Fallen Otago soldier's remains lost for over 100 years
Fallen Otago soldier's remains lost for over 100 years
An Otago soldier killed in action just weeks before the end of World War 1 has finally been laid to rest in France.
Armed police raid South Otago property
Armed police raid South Otago property
Armed police descended on a rural property in South Otago in a pre-planned raid this morning.
Fire ban lifted in three Otago areas
Fire ban lifted in three Otago areas
A ban on lighting outdoor fires has been lifted in three Otago areas due to recent cooler weather.