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'Out of the box' idea pays off for West Otago Theatrical Society

Darren Kelly (left) and Scott Mitchell play Jesus and Judas respectively in West Otago Theatrical...

'Out of the box' idea pays off for West Otago Theatrical Society

West Otago Theatrical Society’s Jesus Christ Superstar opened in Tapanui on 26 June, the show’s first outing here in 26 years, and from what I saw at last week’s media preview, it’s worth catching.

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Intervention risk remains: report

The Waitaki District Council building. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Intervention risk remains: report

Unless ‘‘timely’’ improvements are made to several rural drinking water schemes under permanent boil water notices, the spectre of regulatory intervention hangs over the Waitaki District Council.

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Gumboot run reaches 86km across bridge

Clydevale dairy farmer Harjinder Chander during the early stages of his ‘‘No Boundaries, Just...

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Gumboot run reaches 86km across bridge

A South Otago cricketer’s fundraising gumboot run has tallied up an astonishing 86km — and only one blister.

Gore councillor apologises for homophobic slur

Gore councillor apologises for homophobic slur

Gore District Council has agreed to accept an apology from councillor Donna Bruce over a homophobic comment she made at a workshop in April “and move on”.

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Apology sought over homophobic slur

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Apology sought after complaint about homophobic slur upheld

A Gore district councillor has been told to apologise after she was found to have used a homophobic slur during a council meeting.

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SpaceOps NZ headquarters set to create ‘new, high-tech opportunities’

The force behind the new SpaceOps NZ headquarters project. PHOTOS: TAYLER MUTTON

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SpaceOps NZ headquarters set to create ‘new, high-tech opportunities’

The new Space Operations New Zealand (SpaceOps NZ) headquarters proved Southland could do more than ‘‘grow grass’’, Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell told a gathering at the Awarua Satellite Ground...

Fog at Dunedin Airport; icy conditions on roads

Fog at Dunedin Airport; icy conditions on roads

Fog is affecting flights at Dunedin Airport this morning, while wintry conditions are making things tricky on some southern roads.

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Pest plant African feather grass spotted by landowners

Another African feather grass has been found in North Otago. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Pest plant African feather grass spotted by landowners

The pest plant African feather grass has been spotted again in North Otago, this time in the Ngapara area.

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Car club’s $8k donation to hospice ‘really welcome’

Lawrence Car Club members hand over $8000 to the Otago Community Hospice. Club president Gordon...

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Car club’s $8k donation to hospice ‘really welcome’

The Lawrence Car Club has made good on a promise to the Otago Community Hospice.

Colourful birds on show in North Otago

Grace Mulvena, 6, and her brother Arlo, 4, point out their exhibition rainbow lorikeets Beau ...

Colourful birds on show in North Otago

The 61st annual North Otago Bird Club show took place at the Drill Hall in Oamaru over the weekend.

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Look at combined effects of development, resident urges

Southland Sustainable Resource Coalition spokeswoman Kelly Blomfield speaks at the Invercargill...

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Look at combined effects of development, resident urges

The Invercargill City Council is being urged to consider the combined effects of development upon Southland.

Volunteer’s efforts acknowledged

South Otago Forest & Bird volunteer Catriona Gower was named one of six volunteers of the...

Volunteer’s efforts acknowledged

Catriona Gower understands how important it is for everyone to develop a love for New Zealand’s unique wildlife.

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Land bought up by open-space advocate

Queenstown Lakes District councillor Samuel Belk. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Land bought up by open-space advocate

A Queenstown farmer, who is also a district councillor, has bought more rural Gibbston land to shut it off from development and teach people about the area’s history.

Mystery milk bottles return

The appearance of abandoned half-empty milk bottles at a service station have a Central Otago community baffled, and one resident on a mission to unmask the serial litterer.

Tokanui man jailed for drunken, fatal crash

A Tokanui man “unleashed hell” and “betrayed” his best friend when he killed him in a high-speed, drunken crash on a rural Southland road, a court has heard.

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Minister ‘aware’ of deadline breach

Simon Watts. PHOTO: SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ

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Minister ‘aware’ of deadline breach

The Local Government Minister is ‘‘aware’’ of the Waitaki District Council missing a legislative deadline to adopt its annual plan but says ‘‘in most cases’’ this doesn't warrant intervention.

Chairlift opens at Coronet to kick season off

Skiers ride the main chairlift at Coronet Peak skifield.

Two seriously injured in crash

Two people with serious injuries were flown to Dunedin Hospital after a crash near Queenstown at the weekend.

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Roof fall survivor choosing life over rugby

Jayden Broome credits his mother Toni Dunn with helping maintain his confidence while he recovers...

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Roof fall survivor choosing life over rugby

Next week a hole in Jayden Broome’s skull will be patched up. The piece of his skull had to be removed to save his life after the promising Gore rugby player fell from the roof of a Dunedin student flat during a party.

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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’

Ayrburn developer Chris Meehan. PHOTO: VAUGHAN BROOKFIELD

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Chief executive steps down for ‘health reasons’

One of the Queenstown Lakes’ most prolific developers has stepped down from his company ‘‘for health reasons’’.

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