Rain, gales and snow to hit South Island
Heavy rain and severe gales are set to batter parts of the South Island and the Milford Road (SH94) will close at 2pm due to an increasing risk of avalanche and road-level snow.
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Campers extricated as flooding hits
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Campers extricated as flooding hits
Emergency services were called on to extricate 18 people trapped by flooding at Waiora Scout Camp yesterday.
Fishing contest attracts more than 200 entrants
Fishing contest attracts more than 200 entrants
It may have been a great day for ducks, but that didn’t deter more than 200 keen anglers from trying their luck during the 44th annual Glenorchy Fishing Competition on Saturday.
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Meth-tainted rental case dismissed
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Meth-tainted rental case dismissed
The Tenancy Tribunal has dismissed an Arrow Junction woman’s claim for compensation after her tiny home was found to be contaminated by methamphetamine.
Council urged to pause camping bylaw
Council urged to pause camping bylaw
Wanaka residents are urging the council to push pause on a new freedom camping bylaw until the community is better informed.
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Treehouses awarded for best design stay
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Treehouses awarded for best design stay
Fancy a night in the trees?
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New airport CEO has plenty of experience
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New airport CEO has plenty of experience
Queenstown Airport’s new chief executive is no stranger to the challenges and opportunities he will encounter during his tenure here.
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Burn trial of pines exhibits potential
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Burn trial of pines exhibits potential
Early results of a controlled burn operation trial over 50ha showed promise in controlling invasive wilding conifers provided the rare burning conditions could be achieved, the project manager says.
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Food insecurity action urged: report
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Food insecurity action urged: report
The Upper Clutha region is at serious risk of needing to double its food supply in the coming decades, a food resilience report warns.
From bar to pulpit: New vicar’s varied life
From bar to pulpit: New vicar’s varied life
Having part-owned a bar and worked in tourism, the Whakatipu Anglican church’s new vicar should be a good fit for Queenstown.
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Citizens honoured for tireless work
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Citizens honoured for tireless work
The volunteer work of nine Waitaki residents was recognised this week when the Waitaki District Council presented its annual Citizens’ Awards at the Oamaru Opera House.
A different kind of farm
A different kind of farm
Dale Courtenay was a teenager when she went to her first cattleyard sale and it was then she likely found her purpose in life — taking care of animals.
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'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences
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'Living museum' found beyond locked gates and fences
The way was blocked, but one intrepid archaeologist walked the area Santana intends to dig up for gold. Mary Williams walked behind him, into a landscape protected by three agencies.
Defibrillator welcome addition
Defibrillator welcome addition
Whether on the pitch or on the sidelines, Ngapara’s Union Rugby Club is better prepared for an emergency situation, thanks to a new defibrillator.
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Stories a warning on cancer genetics
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Stories a warning on cancer genetics
An Oamaru mother and daughter are part of an emotional new video series developed by the New Zealand Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer Trust
Flooding closes highway and more rain on way
Flooding closes highway and more rain on way
A section of a flooded Otago highway is to remain closed overnight as more heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for some areas.
Teen charged with murder of man in Greymouth
Teen charged with murder of man in Greymouth
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a 67-year-old man in Greymouth late last month.
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Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale
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Liquidated company’s orchards up for sale
The orchards at the centre of a liquidation of a fledging Central Otago fruit company are up for sale.
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Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ
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Four Becker siblings taking to ice for NZ
An international curling tournament will be a family affair when all four of Central Otago curling great Peter Becker’s children represent New Zealand
Contrasting sources
Contrasting sources
There was a stark contrast in clarity as the rain-affected Kawarau River met the Clutha River at Cromwell this week.