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‘Southern Corridor’ plan approved, funding to be lobbied

The ‘‘Southern Corridor’’ south of the Kawarau River, near Queenstown, could have more than 9000...

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‘Southern Corridor’ plan approved, funding to be lobbied

A blueprint for the development of the "Southern Corridor" - a stretch of land south of Queenstown suitable for housing - has been approved despite concerns about a lack of infrastructure.

Reservist says he has best of two worlds

Private Matchil Du Plessis on an open country patrol as part of an exercise in Waiouru. PHOTO: NZDF

Reservist says he has best of two worlds

Invercargill-based Private Matchil Du Plessis feels he has the best of two worlds.

Dads play back-up for daughters on their first EP

Winnie Conlan (left) and Olivia Morriss work at Sublime Studios. PHOTO: CRAIG CONLAN

Dads play back-up for daughters on their first EP

Harbour Street Jazz and Blues Talent show winners Winnie Conlan and Olivia Morriss have recorded their first EP with their dads playing back-up.

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Warmest winter for some

Puysegur Point in Southland. Photo: Wikipedia

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Warmest winter for some

Warmer than average temperatures meant several places in Southland had their warmest winters on record this year.

Town’s workshop to be place of creativity

Hampden School principal Matt Hannagan stands outside the new Hampden Community Workshop. PHOTO:...

Town’s workshop to be place of creativity

Inspired by the colour and design scheme of the barn at Wellington Zoo, the Hampden Community Workshop is now nearing completion.

Incredible footage shows back country avalanche

Four found safe after back country avalanche west of Wānaka

Four people have been accounted for and are now safe following an avalanche in the back country west of Wānaka.

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Change in rules may encourage investors

Buying Queenstown's Jo Eddington. Photo: supplied

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Change in rules may encourage investors

A luxury home buyers’ agency owner says a change to New Zealand’s foreign buyer rules will not bring about a ‘‘rush’’ of new sales in the Wakatipu.

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Council’s call to axe day one of tournament slated

Games will be played at the Queenstown Recreation Ground. Photo: ODT files

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Council’s call to axe day one of tournament slated

A decision to axe the first day of a junior rugby tournament in Queenstown yesterday involving more than 1000 players has been labelled crazy, with organisers saying they had played in far worse...

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Hot ashes determined as cause of fire

A Cromer St, Balclutha, house was destroyed by fire in July. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

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Hot ashes determined as cause of fire

Carelessly disposing of hot ash was the cause of a blaze that destroyed a Balclutha home.

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High Court to rule on street-food bylaw

Stallholders in Queenstown's town centre. PHOTO: GUY WILLLIAMS

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High Court to rule on street-food bylaw

An interim injunction hearing in the High Court at Invercargill this month will decide whether the QLDC will be able to enforce its bylaw for regulating pop-up stallholders.

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Water, rates, mining big topics shaping elections

Santana Mineral’s exploratory drilling site for its Bendigo-Ophir gold project. PHOTO: STEPHEN...

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Water, rates, mining big topics shaping elections

How to have all the things the community wants, along with central government mandates, and how to pay for them seems to be the biggest issue for voters in Central Otago. Julie...

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Issues ahead for incoming council

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Issues ahead for incoming council

Compared with its drama-laden first year, the current Gore District Council, and its mayor Ben Bell, have managed to stay relatively under the radar for the past two years. But they are not out of...

Lady’s back in the water

TSS Earnslaw slips into Frankton Arm at the weekend. PHOTO: STEVEN BROWNLIE

Lady’s back in the water

The TSS Earnslaw is back at Queenstown’s Steamer Wharf as the longest and most substantial survey in her 113-year history continues.

Hazards portal will not stop ‘stupid’ builds: councillor

Hazards portal will not stop ‘stupid’ builds: councillor

West Coasters will soon be able to find out online if their property or one they are thinking of buying, is at risk from liquefaction — or a host of other damaging events.

Konini school site now up for grabs

The Konini School site in Bluff is ready for new owners. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Konini school site now up for grabs

There is now only faded memories of pupils slipping behind Bluff’s Konini School bike sheds for a sneaky puff or noisily playing bullrush on the field.

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Fossicking not stopped by application

Gemstones found at Gemstone Beach in Southland. PHOTO: FLICKR

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Fossicking not stopped by application

People will be free to fossick at Gemstone Beach in Southland despite a mining permit for much of the beach being applied for.

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Bus cuts loom post MoE visit

The services, which cover seven primary schools and Wakatipu High, have been facing the chop for...

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Bus cuts loom post MoE visit

The partial removal of school bus services in Queenstown appears a step closer after Ministry of Education (MoE) officials visited the area’s schools last week.

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Reports of online crime concerning, police say

Innocent ordinary facts like addresses, previous names and personal history could be compiled and...

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Reports of online crime concerning, police say

Online crime is having an impact in Clutha, police say.

Aquatic weed plan released

A diver weeds out lagarosiphon in Lake Wānaka. Photo: supplied

Aquatic weed plan released

Updated management plans have been released for Lake Dunstan, Lake Wakatipu, and Lake Wānaka as part of long-term efforts to protect them from the aquatic weed Lagarosiphon major.

Plan ‘a Queenstown solution’

Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Glyn Lewers. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Plan ‘a Queenstown solution’

As it has proposals for private hospitals in both Wānaka and Queenstown, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora (HNZ) is working on a "clinical services plan" for New Zealand’s fastest growing area.

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