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Cost of locums criticised
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Cost of locums criticised
Skyrocketing wages for locum doctors of up to $375 per hour have left South Island rural hospitals scrambling for specialist cover, managers are warning.
Seeking clarity on lake’s health
Seeking clarity on lake’s health
Lake Wānaka’s crystal clear water creates the impression of a lake in great health, but water quality is in decline and experts don’t know why.
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Call for action on marine sanctuary deaths
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Call for action on marine sanctuary deaths
A dolphin that was drowned by a fishing trawler off Southland’s coast was in a marine mammal sanctuary, government records show.
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Half-century of community service celebrated
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Half-century of community service celebrated
Family tradition and support led to 50-year volunteer service for an Omakau man.
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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree
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Vandalism leads to removal of cemetery tree
A tree in Alexandra Cemetery has been felled after what the Central Otago District Council (CODC) believes was a deliberate act of damage, sparking disappointment and concern in the community.
Unique Kelvin Heights lakefront pad
Unique Kelvin Heights lakefront pad
It's arguably the largest undeveloped lakefront property in Queenstown’s Kelvin Heights.
‘Interim’ school bus timeline still unclear
‘Interim’ school bus timeline still unclear
How long is a piece of string?
Prospect of ‘real hardship’ feared
Prospect of ‘real hardship’ feared
Older people facing real hardship from skyrocketing rates across the South could be forced out of their homes, an advocacy group has warned.
End of intervention drawing closer
End of intervention drawing closer
After a two-year statutory intervention at a North Otago school, "vital steps" are now being made to elect a new school board.
Major spike in Shotover E. coli levels prompts alarm
Major spike in Shotover E. coli levels prompts alarm
A Queenstown community group is alarmed about a sharp spike in E. coli levels in the Shotover River, just downstream of the town's troubled wastewater treatment plant.
Cash flow issues, trading losses led to hotel’s collapse
Cash flow issues, trading losses led to hotel’s collapse
Cashflow issues and trading losses led to the collapse of the companies behind a $30 million Queenstown hotel, liquidators have found.
Waimate cafe destroyed by fire
Waimate cafe destroyed by fire
A popular cafe at the turnoff to Waimate has been destroyed by fire overnight.
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Bookings for new plane expected from October
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Bookings for new plane expected from October
Glenorchy Air’s purchase of a new plane is coinciding with the launch of a dedicated premium charter arm of the business.
House prices rising fast
House prices rising fast
House prices are rising faster in a Waitaki town than more than 900 other spots in New Zealand, new figures have revealed.
Beacon Point problems highlight flaws
Beacon Point problems highlight flaws
Despite reports coming in of public pooping, councils are powerless to stop it due to inadequate legislation, Queenstown’s deputy mayor says.
Teen caught drink-driving on 10 metre trip in Queenstown
Teen caught drink-driving on 10 metre trip in Queenstown
Jonty Parkes was celebrating his 18th birthday in Queenstown when he realised his car was in a 30-minute park.
Energy crisis and what comes next
Energy crisis and what comes next
Over the past two months, the supply of cheap and abundant fossil fuels have faced unprecedented constraints.
Groups gather to boost resilience
Groups gather to boost resilience
Global instability has prompted a local response in Wānaka, community groups coming together for a hui on resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Central apprentice into challenge finals
Central apprentice into challenge finals
A Cromwell man has secured victory as Central Otago’s top apprentice in the 16th annual New Zealand certified builders apprentice challenge regional heats.
Wānaka athletes headline awards
Wānaka athletes headline awards
Wānaka athletes dominate the list of finalists for the 2026 Central Otago Sports Awards that was announced last week.