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Reopened cafe a hit with locals, cyclists
The Glider Cafe in Omarama is reaching new heights under the management of Jennie and Simon Hales.
Sporting stalwarts set to swing
Sporting stalwarts set to swing
Former Highlander Marty Banks will lead the way for the defending champions
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Financial sustainability in the face of change
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Financial sustainability in the face of change
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 pipeline for 2026.
Injured tourists in South cost ACC almost $3m
Injured tourists in South cost ACC almost $3m
Tourists in the South have cost the government nearly $3 million in ACC payouts in the past two years due to injuries sustained while visiting the country.
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Navigating reform while supporting communities
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Navigating reform while supporting communities
As councils across the South look ahead to a busy year in local politics, the Otago Daily Times speaks to leaders about what’s on the horizon in 2026.
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Bins retained, more added
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Bins retained, more added
The reversal of a decision to remove rubbish bins in Omarama appears to have been the right thing to do, the Waitaki District Council says.
Raptors set to soar at Warbirds
Raptors set to soar at Warbirds
One of the world’s most impressive fighter jets has been confirmed for its first visit to New Zealand for Warbirds Over Wanaka this Easter.
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'Optimistic' gold miner hopes to be drilling soon
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'Optimistic' gold miner hopes to be drilling soon
A Canadian mining company hunting for gold in Central Otago hopes to start drilling in a matter of months.
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Firewood removed from show without trace
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Firewood removed from show without trace
What happened to some firewood at the Lake Hayes A & P Show will remain a mystery.
Lake spills largest since 2020, caution urged
Lake spills largest since 2020, caution urged
Rain in the Southern Alps is leading to large spills from lakes in the Waitaki hydro scheme with no sign of it abating.
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Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor
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Tributes flow for former Clutha mayor Juno Hayes
Family, friends and fellow political figures have paid tribute to former Clutha district mayor Cyril Edwin "Juno" Hayes following his death on Monday.
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Backing down on bylaw review ‘cowardly’: advocate
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Backing down on bylaw review ‘cowardly’: advocate
An environmental group is calling a southern council’s step away from further beach wildlife protection "cowardly".
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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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.
Massive centuries-old black coral found in Fiordland
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.
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.
Southern tramping track 'closed indefinitely'
Popular southern tramping track 'closed indefinitely' after slip
A popular southern tramping track is closed indefinitely after a large slip affected the route.
Council urged to prioritise Skippers Bridge repairs
Council urged to prioritise Skippers Bridge repairs
A Queenstown tourism operator is calling on the council to prioritise reopening the historic Skippers Bridge.
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Queenstown teen in rollover crash still boozed from previous night
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Queenstown teen in rollover crash still boozed from previous night
A Queenstown teenager who rolled his car, leaving two friends injured, was still affected by alcohol from the night before, a court has heard.
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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.