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400 new homes in pipeline
A major housing and commercial development for Queenstown has got the fast-track tick - nearly five years after it was first placed in the process.
Lynch Block’s future back on the table
Lynch Block’s future back on the table
The future of the Lynch Block is coming back to the Queenstown council table.
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Fuel price passes $4 on Stewart Island
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Fuel price passes $4 on Stewart Island
Fuel prices have broken the $4 barrier on Stewart Island, leaving some to wonder if, or when, those prices will reach the mainland.
Catlins Canter draws to a close
Catlins Canter draws to a close
They cantered through the Catlins for the final time.
Cromwell man, 21, reported missing
Cromwell man, 21, reported missing
A 21-year-old man has been reported missing from Cromwell.
Scouts adopt nearby drain
Scouts adopt nearby drain
Cromwell scouts are teaming up with the Otago Regional Council to take action against stormwater pollution by adopting a drain.
Fund open for applications, $919k allotted
Fund open for applications, $919k allotted
Otago's contestable fund for environmental projects across the region opened last week for applications.
Man accused of killing Clutha vet named as her partner
Man accused of killing Clutha vet named as her partner
A former Commonwealth Games athlete has denied murdering a Clutha vet and can now be named as her partner.
Hunters urged to be 100% sure of target
Hunters urged to be 100% sure of target
Deerstalkers are being urged to be 100% sure of their targets when they head into the hills for the roar this year.
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Owner anxious about his greyhounds’ future
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Owner anxious about his greyhounds’ future
A greyhound breeder with more than 50 years of experience in the racing industry wants to make sure his dogs go to good owners.
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Brigade upgrades for 50th anniversary
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Brigade upgrades for 50th anniversary
The Clutha Valley Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its 50th anniversary by becoming a first responder unit.
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‘Thousands’ jazzed up, bluesy for performers
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‘Thousands’ jazzed up, bluesy for performers
You would have been hard-pressed to escape the sound of jazz and blues in Oamaru over the weekend.
Avid swimmers take on Lake Wakatipu
Avid swimmers take on Lake Wakatipu
Swimmers leap off Queenstown’s historic TSS Earnslaw in Frankton Arm on Saturday for the Whakatipu Legend swimming event.
Diversity celebrated at festival
Diversity celebrated at festival
More than 3000 people enjoyed cultural performances and food from around the world while taking the chance to learn about their community’s diversity at the fourth annual Queenstown Multicultural...
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Rare and expensive cars part of inaugural display
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Rare and expensive cars part of inaugural display
Ophir's inaugural Turnbull Classic Car Display and Run seems to have gone down a treat.
Unpursued fleeing driver dies in centre city crash
Unpursued fleeing driver dies in centre city crash
One person died in a crash on a rural Southland road and another was killed when a car crashed while apparently trying to evade police in Invercargill early yesterday.
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Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct
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Neighbours to join butchery in historic precinct
A growing sense of history is being mapped out in a South Otago town, the founder of a replica vintage butchery says.
Southland man jailed for sexually violating underage girl
Southland man jailed for sexually violating underage girl
A Southland man who claimed sex with an underage girl was a case of “mutual attraction” has been jailed for more than two years.
Obituary: Peter Arnett, from Bluff to Baghdad
Obituary: Peter Arnett, from Bluff to Baghdad
Of the many New Zealand journalists who have reported around the globe, Peter Arnett arguably became one of the most visible on the international stage.
Village unites for brigade
Village unites for brigade
Arrowtown Lifestyle Village’s recent annual Garden Party has broken its own fundraising record and boosted the village’s volunteer fire brigade coffers by $14,000.