Rates shock makes councillor feel sick
‘Really worried’ about community over rates rise plan
Voting for a proposed 19% increase to Waitaki rates next year made at least one councillor "feel very unwell".
Lack of GP on Stewart Island costing residents: survey
Lack of GP on Stewart Island costing residents: survey
Health New Zealand is reviewing how healthcare is delivered on Stewart Island after a survey raised serious concerns about the cost and difficulty of seeing a doctor.
‘Special day’ as motorsport key figure made CNZM
‘Special day’ as motorsport key figure made CNZM
Motorsport entrepreneur Tony Quinn is already looking to the future after what he described as a ‘‘special day, after being made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit at an investiture...
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47-year resident decries wind farm project
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47-year resident decries wind farm project
A neighbour of the Mahinerangi wind farm says nothing can alter a landscape more than building a wind farm on it.
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Three Queenstown sections sold in $100 million deal
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Three Queenstown sections sold in $100 million deal
An Auckland-based property development and investment firm has spent about $100 million on three strategic parcels of land in Queenstown.
Wild winds for parts of South, chance of snow on roads
Wild winds for parts of South, chance of snow on roads
Gale-force winds are on the way for some in the South, including Dunedin, and there is the chance of snow on some higher roads in the region.
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Businessmen step up to keep bird park open
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Businessmen step up to keep bird park open
Two Te Anau business leaders have helped secure the future of Te Anau’s cherished bird sanctuary.
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National, Labour confirm candidates
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National, Labour confirm candidates
Both Labour and National have announced fresh candidates for the West Coast in a once-in-a-generation change for the electorate.
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Upgrade set for loo with a view
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Upgrade set for loo with a view
A popular ‘‘loo with a view’’ at Lake Kaniere is in line for an upgrade to fix sewerage system failures during the busy summer months.
Meeting time may shift for new member
Meeting time may shift for new member
An Invercargill City Council committee is considering pushing its start time back to accommodate a new member flying in from outside the region.
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Vigilante attack broke man’s eye socket
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Vigilante attack broke man’s eye socket
A manager at an Alexandra bar attacked a man in an act of vigilante justice, leaving him with a broken eye socket and needing to have a piece of bone surgically removed.
U-turn complete as Waitaki officially rejoins Southern Waters
U-turn complete as Waitaki officially rejoins Southern Waters
Waitaki has officially rejoined a water services group of southern councils after reversing a decision to go it alone.
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Gold mine supporters group gains traction
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Gold mine supporters group gains traction
Tired of watching people pour scorn on the proposed Santana Minerals gold mine, Bill Sanders wanted the other side to be heard.
Mt Iron trail plan approved; bikes on the way
Mt Iron trail plan approved; bikes on the way
Mountainbikers are gearing up to return to Wānaka’s Mt Iron by the end of the year.
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Big things tipped for young shearer
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Big things tipped for young shearer
He might be a national champion, but it was just another day on the handpiece yesterday for young Oamaru shearing sensation Tye Meikle.
Green light for controversial project opposed by wealthy neighbours
Green light for controversial project opposed by wealthy neighbours
A controversial Queenstown screen hub has been granted fast-track approval despite intense opposition from homeowners in one of New Zealand's most expensive streets.
War spurs surge in demand for high-end Queenstown properties
War spurs surge in demand for high-end Queenstown properties
The conflict in the Middle East has prompted increased interest in multi-million-dollar New Zealand properties, the head of a luxury real estate company says.
Over $7000 for Crown facilitator
Over $7000 for Crown facilitator
A government-imposed Crown facilitator brought in to get a water services plan over the line has cost the Waitaki District Council more than $7000 so far.
Development lodges third fast-track attempt
Development lodges third fast-track attempt
The Australian behind a massive development proposal for Queenstown has made a third bid for fast-track approval.
‘Fantastic’ new $10.6m bridge now open
‘Fantastic’ new $10.6m bridge now open
A long-awaited new bridge in Kakanui has been officially opened, replacing a structure that was over a century old.