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    Families spend end of year at night markets

    Tucking into the Esk St night market’s food truck treats on New Year’s Eve are Invercargill pals ...

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    Families spend end of year at night markets

    Southlanders got into party mode for New Year’s Eve by tucking into ethnic food, listening to music and playing outdoor games at the Esk St night markets.

    'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest

    The winner of the competition, Jodie Whipps, is delighted with her prize of a hamper of festive...

    'Spectacular' display wins camp's Christmas contest

    Food, togs and Christmas lights — the packing list for visitors to the Millers Flat Holiday Park had a slightly different addition this year.

    Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages

    The Omakau trots always attract a big crowd to enjoy the Central Otago sunshine and plenty of...

    Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages

    Another amazing day is in store when the Central Otago Trotting Club holds its annual race day.

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    Fun in the sun

    Otago Daily Times photographer Gregor Richardson is a regular visitor to the Omakau trots.

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    'The system can’t get much worse'

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    'The system can’t get much worse'

    A Kurow tractor driver denied a spot on the surgery waiting list worries he might have to wait until he is unable to walk.

    Call made to conserve town’s water

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    Call made to conserve town’s water

    NASEBY: A conserve-water notice has been issued for the holiday season in Naseby due to high demand.

    Charity booksale begins

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    Charity booksale begins

    Readers rejoiced yesterday morning as the Alexandra Rotary book sale opened its doors.

    Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka

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    'Good opportunity': Plans for second bottle store in Wānaka

    The Cromwell company behind the contentious Hāwea Super Liquor store plans to open its second liquor store in Wānaka early this year.

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    Race day cool but atmosphere convivial

    Braving the elements at the Kurow races are (from left) Brett Dann, Aimee Dann, Riley Dann and...

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    Race day cool but atmosphere convivial

    Colourful dresses and flash suits were replaced by thick jackets and woollen jumpers at the annual Kurow race meeting this week.

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    A paraglider was critically injured in a crash near Mount Iron at Wānaka earlier this week.

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    Crowds queue for book sale in Alexandra

    Readers rejoiced this morning as the doors opened at the Alexandra Rotary book sale.

    Southlanders bringing in new year at night market

    Chowing down on wontons at the Esk St markets on New Year's Eve are (from left) Japnaaz, 15,...

    Southlanders bringing in new year at night market

    Southlanders have got into party mode for New Year's Eve by tucking into ethnic food, listening to music and playing outdoor games at the Esk Street night market.

    New pub owners get locals’ support

    Cantabrians Jeanette Ellis and Russell Lilley are the proud new owners of the Luggate Hotel....

    New pub owners get locals’ support

    In just two weeks, the new owners of the Luggate Hotel have changed the menu, opened the restaurant, hired staff and purchased a courtesy coach.
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