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    Potential for tree shade, fire risk, pests continues to rankle

    West Otago farmers Simon (left) and father Mark Robinson could be left living in shade for much...

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    Potential for tree shade, fire risk, pests continues to rankle

    A West Otago farmer says farm forestry regulations remain unfit for purpose, as he faces a future blighted by shade, frost, pests and fire risk.

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    Swim across English Channel took ‘every ounce’

    Tristan Franklin swims in a major shipping lane. Photo: supplied

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    Swim across English Channel took ‘every ounce’

    He did it tough.

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    Wastewater project ‘doomed from start’

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    Wastewater project ‘doomed from start’

    One of Lake Hawea’s biggest developers says the council’s plans to fix its wastewater woes is ‘‘doomed from the start’’.

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    Boundary tweak will benefit AS recipients

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    Boundary tweak will benefit AS recipients

    Seven hundred low- to middle-income households in several Queenstown suburbs will benefit from increased housing allowances — in 18 months’ time.

    New council to seal Beach Rd’s fate

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    New council to seal Beach Rd’s fate

    The future decision to either abandon Oamaru’s Beach Rd to the sea or spend upwards of $10 million to retain the route will be left to the new council

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    Quake-prone building law changes caution

    Changes to how earthquake-prone buildings are managed across the country have been met tentatively by southern councils.

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    You cannot catch fish if you do not go fishing

    Mike Weddell practises casting on the Silver Stream ahead of the start of the fishing season...

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    You cannot catch fish if you do not go fishing

    The fine weather leading up to the start of the fishing season led us in to a false sense of security imagining balmy conditions as we strode the banks of the river in search of the first fish of...

    Classical connection

    Justine Cormack is bringing her love for classical music to the region. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Classical connection

    The woman behind the district’s main chamber music festival is passionate about combining her art with her beautiful home town.

    Applications open for agri exchange exhibitors

    Mandy Bell, a facilitator of the agri exchange component at the Wānaka A&P Show. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Applications open for agri exchange exhibitors

    Following the success of the inaugural Agri Exchange in 2025, the Wānaka A&P Show is calling for exhibitors for 2026.

    Locals the stars in sellout show

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    Locals the stars in sellout show

    The community has once again been wowed by the local talent on show in the latest run of Stars In Your Eyes.

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    Students experience industry as tourists

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    Students experience industry as tourists

    For the third year in a row, the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark opened its doors to a group of University of Canterbury students.

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    Spring Fling to thank supporters

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    Spring Fling to thank supporters

    The Waitaki Event Centre Trust is having a party.

    Artist engages community

    Oamaru Pacific Island Trust members and Pasifika community at the Tuaki Tapa workshop. PHOTO:...

    Artist engages community

    New Zealand artist Dame Robin White recently had an exhibition in the Forrester Gallery titled "Robin White: Tuituia Something is Happening Here", a selection of artworks from the acclaimed 2022...

    Views differ on prospects of oyster farming in bay

    Stewart Island hatchery manager Dick Langdon is hoping to resume oyster farming in Big Glory Bay....

    Views differ on prospects of oyster farming in bay

    It is time to reconsider oyster farming as the Foveaux Strait wild oyster population declines, a Stewart Island hatchery manager says, but an industry stakeholder disagrees.

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    Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife

    A former resident has been sentenced for threatening Gore Motor Camp staff with a knife and...

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    Ex-resident threatened campground staff with knife

    A week after Gore Motor Camp was shut down by the council, a former resident has been sentenced for threatening camp staff with a knife and breaking a window.

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    Glowworm cave to go ahead

    Queenstown’s ‘‘Eco-Cave’’ glowworm attraction, pegged to open by early 2027. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

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    Glowworm cave to go ahead

    A Queenstown couple are forging ahead with a glowworm attraction near the resort’s town centre after tweaking their proposal to allay planning concerns.

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    Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral

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    Gore teen drove drunk and did burnout after friend's funeral

    A Gore teenager has been convicted of drink-driving and doing a burnout after the funeral of a fellow car enthusiast last month.

    Witnesses to ‘suspicious’ fires sought: police

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    Witnesses to ‘suspicious’ fires sought: police

    Police are appealing to the public for help as they investigate "suspicious"late-night fires that have caused residents to flee their homes near Wānaka.

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    20ha golf course block for sale

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    20ha golf course block for sale

    One of Lake Hāwea’s biggest blocks is up for sale, and the ideal buyer should own a set of golf clubs.

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    Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack

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    Pensioner in court over alleged Oamaru road rage attack

    An Oamaru pensioner has appeared in court after an alleged road-rage incident which left a 21-year-old female driver concussed.
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