Massive centuries-old black coral found in Fiordland
A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say.
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Water shutdown to hit central businesses
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Water shutdown to hit central businesses
Businesses in Oamaru’s town centre are bracing for a financial hit after being told of an eight-hour water shutdown while the council tends to underground Victorian-age drinking water pipes.
Council urged to ‘prioritise repairs’ of closed bridge
Council urged to ‘prioritise repairs’ of closed bridge
A Queenstown tourism operator is calling on the council to prioritise reopening the historic Skippers Bridge.
Unclear how sign destroyed
Unclear how sign destroyed
The often-photographed Hokitika driftwood sign was destroyed overnight on Sunday, leaving a sorry sight for crowds of visitors yesterday.
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Last-minute nominations put three in contention for council seat
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Last-minute nominations put three in contention for council seat
Three candidates will contest the vacant seat in the Vincent ward of the Central Otago District Council in next month’s by-election.
Police hunt for man behind Arrowtown wedding coward-punch
Police hunt for man behind Arrowtown wedding coward-punch
Police investigating a coward-punch assault in Arrowtown last month are asking for the public's help to track down a member of a wedding party.
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Twenty-six new visitor accommodation townhouses greenlit for centre
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Twenty-six new visitor accommodation townhouses greenlit for centre
A Wanaka development initially intended to house workers has instead been given the go-ahead as visitor accommodation.
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Optimism for city’s future, key projects
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Optimism for city’s future, key projects
As councils look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times asks leaders from across the South how they spent their breaks and what’s in the ...
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Trust launches fundraiser to tackle trail mired in mud
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Trust launches fundraiser to tackle trail mired in mud
The days of wading through knee-deep mud may soon be coming to an end for trampers navigating a muddy Southland section on Te Araroa trail.
Man sought to help Arrowtown assault investigation
Man sought to help Arrowtown assault investigation
Police are looking to identify a man in the hope he can help enquires into an Arrowtown assault.
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Wait time for paediatrician of concern
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Wait time for paediatrician of concern
Children with complex needs could fall through the cracks as long wait times for children referred to paediatricians cause issues in the classroom, a North Otago principal fears.
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Sold fundraising wood disappears
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Sold fundraising wood disappears
Lake Hayes A&P Show organisers came up with a money-making scheme through wood-chopping leftovers, but someone had other ideas.
Driver gives the finger after almost causing crash
Motorist gives bus driver the finger after almost causing crash
An angry motorist nearly caused a head-on collision on a Canterbury highway, then pulled the finger at a bus driver who beeped his horn.
Skippers Bridge to stay closed over safety concerns
Skippers Bridge to stay closed over safety concerns
Skippers Bridge is to remain closed until further notice after an inspection found failures of the wires in the cables used to support the structure.
Cats pose threat to native wildlife in Queenstown wetland
Cats pose threat to native wildlife in Queenstown wetland
A restored wetland on the edge of Queenstown is drawing rare native wildlife back to an area once dry and barren, but conservationists say roaming pet cats could undo years of community-led work.
Wild weather downs trees, lines, floods roads
Wild weather downs trees, lines, floods roads
Strong winds and heavy rain around the South flooded roads and brought down multiple trees and powerlines, causing road closures and delays yesterday.
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
New joint council water entity announces appointments
New joint council water entity announces appointments
The newly formed Southern Waters group has announced a couple of key foundational roles.
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Fears about campground not realised
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Fears about campground not realised
Fears new Australian owners would change the character of the popular Glendhu Bay holiday park have not come to pass, long-time campers say.
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Milford village ‘a disgrace’
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Milford village ‘a disgrace’
People urinating daily in the bushes behind Milford Sound airport is contributing to the disgraceful state of the tourist village, which has been left to rot, a veteran operator calling for...