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A cut above in power and delivery

The Mercedes Benz G Wagon 450d delivers both on and off-road, Bob Nettleton writes. PHOTO:...

A cut above in power and delivery

With a powerful six-cylinder turbo diesel and impressive off-road and towing credentials, the Mercedes Benz G Wagon 450d eclipses its two urban and performance-orientated siblings for real off-road...

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Rates cap commitment remains: Watts

Local Government Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

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Rates cap commitment remains: Watts

The government is committed to its rates cap despite looking at making big changes in local government.

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Complaint against coach

Splash Palace in Invercargill. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Complaint against coach

Former Olympic swimming coach Jeremy Duncan is the subject of an investigation by the Sport Integrity Commission.

NZer of the Year award returned

NZer of the Year award returned

Queenstown resident Sir Rod Drury has handed back his New Zealander of the Year award after a week in which two more women have alleged inappropriate behaviour by the tech titan.

Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo

Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo

The traditionally quiet roads of the Maniototo area erupted with high speeds and flashing lights on Thursday night when a driver fled from police.

Care urged in parts of South Is after heavy rain

Care urged in parts of South Is after heavy rain

Road users are warned to take care due to surface flooding, slips and rockfall after bad weather hit Central Otago, the West Coast and Canterbury.

Former Xero staffer 'elated' Drury returns honour

Rod Drury, of Queenstown. Photo: supplied

Former Xero staffer 'elated' Drury returns honour

"Elation" and "validation" are words Ally Naylor uses to describe her reaction to hearing Xero founder Sir Rod Drury has returned his New Zealander of the Year award.

New tracks through huge forestry area accessible

Enjoying walking on the Long Ridge track in the Mt Allan forest are (from left) Wenita workers...

New tracks through huge forestry area accessible

Overseas investment into forestry is often under the spotlight but it has created a win-win for an Otago forest company and the community.

Crash on Crown Range Rd

Emergency services were called to a crash on the Crown Range Road which blocked the southbound lane for a time earlier today.

Annual Otago winter water quality flyovers set to begin

The intensive winter grazing season is now under way and Otago Regional Council’s annual winter flyovers are set to begin within the next six weeks — focusing on identifying activities which could...

Frankton pedestrian overbridge to cost $12.6m

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi director of regional relationships James Caygill (right) shows...

Frankton pedestrian overbridge to cost $12.6m

A $12.6 million pedestrian bridge will provide safe passage for schoolchildren over one of Queenstown’s busiest roads, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

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Concern plan could create disconnected councils

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Concern plan could create disconnected councils

Extending the geographic boundaries councillors must cover will ‘‘dilute local knowledge’’ and lead to a council disconnected from its communities, a Central Otago district councillor has warned.

A cool change of colour

A cool change of colour

Autumn leaves make a spectacular display along the banks of the Clutha River as it flows past the eastern end of Roxburgh.

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‘Wonderful selection’ on offer as book sale returns

The opening day of the Rotary Club of Oamaru's annual book sale Bookarama at Eveline Church was...

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‘Wonderful selection’ on offer as book sale returns

‘‘Bookaholics’’ united at the opening of The Rotary Club of Oamaru’s annual second-hand book sale yesterday.

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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

Rachel Taylor and Lawrence Creative Arts invite artists to get inspired by local heritage. PHOTO:...

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Artists spurred by heritage inspiration

Artists and history buffs are invited to gather above Lawrence this weekend to record a landscape at a point of change.

Wye Creek side track closed

Safety concerns: Wye Creek Track, between Queenstown and Kingston, has been closed for the...

Wye Creek side track closed

An increasingly popular side track off Queenstown’s Wye Creek Track, off the Kingston highway, has been closed to public access for safety reasons.

Dislocated knee fails to stop powerlifter from claiming title

Romy Guichard, 21, prepares to squat at a powerlifting competition. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Dislocated knee fails to stop powerlifter from claiming title

She dislocated her knee last Thursday, then set a national record in powerlifting that Saturday.

Reopening a great celebration

Reopening a great celebration

Members of the Tuvaluan group who wowed the crowd gathered at the street party to celebrate the reopening of Oamaru’s Forrester Gallery.

Loss of local voice ‘real risk’

Waitaki district mayoralty candidate Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: BRENDON MCMAHON

Loss of local voice ‘real risk’

The status quo is "unsustainable", Waitaki’s mayor says after the government ordered councils to come up with amalgamation plans or have it done for them.

Last little penguin released from rehab

A little penguin is released near Cape Wanbrow after rehab at Oamaru Penguins. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Last little penguin released from rehab

The last little penguin left at Oamaru’s rehab centre made its way back out to sea after being released on Thursday morning.

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