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Residents brace for surge in power prices

Stewart Island/Rakiura is home to about 400 permanent residents. Photo: ODT files

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Residents brace for surge in power prices

Stewart Island-Rakiura residents are bracing themselves for a surge in power prices, or losing power altogether, as rising fuel costs threaten to hit the island’s diesel-generated electricity system.

Queenstown lakefront food stalls banned

The ban on food stalls at the lakefront will take effect on April 17. Photo: Guy Williams/ODT

Queenstown lakefront food stalls banned

Food stalls will be banned from the Queenstown lakefront after a council vote on measures dealing with health concerns, litter and traders blocking footpaths.

Truck driver killed in crash near Wānaka

The crash happened on the Cardrona Skifield Road. Photo: Ruairi O'Shea

Truck driver killed in crash near Wānaka

A truck driver has died after a crash in Cardrona Ski Field Rd, police have confirmed.

Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan

More than 50 people and about 45 dogs gathered in Cromwell on Sunday to protest the Central Otago...

Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan

All Cromwell residents may bear the brunt of the town’s only large off-leash dog exercise area closing, a dog behaviour specialist says.

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Visitors spent 323k nights at sites, Doc says as season closes

"We’ve seen strong demand right through summer, even with the disruption storms have caused in...

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Visitors spent 323k nights at sites, Doc says as season closes

It was a mix of the good and the bad over last summer for Department of Conservation sites in the South.

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Penguin rescuer needs rescuing from tide

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Penguin rescuer needs rescuing from tide

A would-be penguin rescuer needed rescuing as the incoming tide caught them unawares in the Catlins yesterday.

Decision on airport’s future due to be made today

Decision on airport’s future due to be made today

A decision on the future of the Wānaka Airport is scheduled to land today.

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Chinese camp project advances

Lawrence’s Chinese Empire Hotel remains a focus for community celebrations such as Chinese New...

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Chinese camp project advances

A multimillion-dollar digital visitor experience is one step closer for fans of Chinese history in the historic gold rush centre of Lawrence.

Hair chopped for hospice

Five-year-old Blake Johns hands over $610 to South Canterbury Hospice clinical nurse manager Faye...

Hair chopped for hospice

When almost 5-year-old Blake Johns came up with the idea of cutting off his mullet to make money for ‘‘sick kids’’ — which was how he named the South Canterbury’s Hospice — his mother was cautious.

Barbershop chorus take home bronze

Members of the Height of Harmony chorus celebrate their bronze medal win at the National...

Barbershop chorus take home bronze

A long-running South Canterbury barbershop chorus has sung to the tune of a bronze medal at the National Barbershop Convention.

Exchange providing opportunities

Mountainview High School principal Kenny Diamond catches up with Brazilian exchange students ...

Exchange providing opportunities

A group of Brazilian exchange students are relishing the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different language and culture while studying for a term at Mountainview High School in Timaru.

Flood marked 40 years later

Among the fire appliances on display were the Timaru 8018 Hazmat/Command Unit and Timaru 8021...

Flood marked 40 years later

Hundreds of South Cantabrians made the trek out to Pleasant Point at the weekend to view a display marking the 40th anniversary of one of the region’s most devastating floods.

Licence buying urged

Early last month, police received a report of gunshots near Owaka before dawn. Photo: Getty Images

Licence buying urged

Game bird hunters around the country are being urged to buy their 2026 licences now, as Mark-up Day falls earlier than usual this season and licences are now on sale.

Performers wanted for production

Auditions are open up for the musical Come From Away. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Performers wanted for production

What would you do if the world suddenly arrived on your doorstep?

Residents brace for surge in power prices

Residents brace for surge in power prices

Queenstown lakefront food stalls banned

Queenstown lakefront food stalls banned

Truck driver killed in crash near Wānaka

Truck driver killed in crash near Wānaka

Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan

Dog-owners protest tree-felling plan

Visitors spent 323k nights at sites, Doc says as season closes

Visitors spent 323k nights at sites, Doc says as season closes

Penguin rescuer needs rescuing from tide

Penguin rescuer needs rescuing from tide

Decision on airport’s future due to be made today

Decision on airport’s future due to be made today

Chinese camp project advances

Chinese camp project advances

Hair chopped for hospice

Hair chopped for hospice

Barbershop chorus take home bronze

Barbershop chorus take home bronze

Exchange providing opportunities

Exchange providing opportunities

Flood marked 40 years later

Flood marked 40 years later

Licence buying urged

Licence buying urged

Performers wanted for production

Performers wanted for production

Poi finding herself in the middle of things

Dynamic No 6 Frizell would be more than welcome back

Olympians eye titles at champs

Obituary: Martin Dennis, racehorse trainer

Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct

Southland man jailed for sexually violating underage girl

Obituary: Peter Arnett, from Bluff to Baghdad

Village unites for brigade

Discharge decision ‘tough’

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