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    New Kelvin Heights housing style

    An artist’s impression of Peninsula Rise.

    New Kelvin Heights housing style

    A high-end cluster of five stand-alone homes and eight duplexes represents a new housing typology for Queenstown’s Kelvin Heights.

    Rookie joins experienced pro

    ‘Team Penrose’ comprises David Penrose and Tink Brinsley Turner. Photo: supplied

    Rookie joins experienced pro

    There's definitely a generational feel about a new team at Queenstown’s New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty (NZSIR).

    One remarkable photo

    The winning photo "Night at the Remarkables”.  PHOTO: TOM RAE

    One remarkable photo

    New Zealand young photographer Tom Rae has wowed judges of a global contest again.

    'I wouldn't want to merge with Queenstown'

    Sam Corson of Alexandra. PHOTOS: STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS

    'I wouldn't want to merge with Queenstown'

    We asked people across the South what they think of the government’s plan to force councils to amalgamate.

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    Young drivers remain over-represented in crash data

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    Young drivers remain over-represented in crash data

    ACC says 2328 claims across Otago and Southland cost the taxpayer $55 million to help people recover - its highest point in six years.

    Hundreds of angry ratepayers attend meeting

    The opera house is brightly lit for the meeting. PHOTOS: CHARLEY-KAI JOHN

    Hundreds of angry ratepayers attend meeting

    The council needs to be ‘‘open about the challenges facing Waitaki in the coming financial year’’, the district’s mayor says.

    May an important time in the garden

    A thriving food and flower garden is possible in a surprisingly small space, while indoors you...

    May an important time in the garden

    The Southern Lakes Kai Collective is launching a monthly article series with the Wānaka Sun to help locals grow more food, save money and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting from home.

    Teams have a boules at interclub

    Winners Mei Lian Dickey, Claude Valette and Bunny Hamilton at the annual petanque interclub...

    Teams have a boules at interclub

    From humble beginnings, a new sports club has become a place of community and connection.

    Rehearsals under way for production

    Rehearsals under way for production

    Suffrage leader Kate Sheppard’s story will be told by a community theatre group reflecting the depth of talent within the community.

    A cut above in power and delivery

    The Mercedes Benz G Wagon 450d delivers both on and off-road, Bob Nettleton writes. PHOTO:...

    A cut above in power and delivery

    With a powerful six-cylinder turbo diesel and impressive off-road and towing credentials, the Mercedes Benz G Wagon 450d eclipses its two urban and performance-orientated siblings for real off-road...

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    Rates cap commitment remains: Watts

    Local Government Minister Simon Watts. Photo: RNZ

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    Rates cap commitment remains: Watts

    The government is committed to its rates cap despite looking at making big changes in local government.

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    Complaint against coach

    Splash Palace in Invercargill. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Complaint against coach

    Former Olympic swimming coach Jeremy Duncan is the subject of an investigation by the Sport Integrity Commission.

    NZer of the Year award returned

    Sir Rod Drury. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    NZer of the Year award returned

    Queenstown resident Sir Rod Drury has handed back his New Zealander of the Year award after a week in which two more women have alleged inappropriate behaviour by the tech titan.

    Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo

    Photo: ODT files

    Police track fleeing driver in Maniototo

    The traditionally quiet roads of the Maniototo area erupted with high speeds and flashing lights on Thursday night when a driver fled from police.

    Care urged in parts of South Is after heavy rain

    Photo: file

    Care urged in parts of South Is after heavy rain

    Road users are warned to take care due to surface flooding, slips and rockfall after bad weather hit Central Otago, the West Coast and Canterbury.

    Former Xero staffer 'elated' Drury returns honour

    Rod Drury, of Queenstown. Photo: supplied

    Former Xero staffer 'elated' Drury returns honour

    "Elation" and "validation" are words Ally Naylor uses to describe her reaction to hearing Xero founder Sir Rod Drury has returned his New Zealander of the Year award.

    New tracks through huge forestry area accessible

    Enjoying walking on the Long Ridge track in the Mt Allan forest are (from left) Wenita workers...

    New tracks through huge forestry area accessible

    Overseas investment into forestry is often under the spotlight but it has created a win-win for an Otago forest company and the community.

    Crash on Crown Range Rd

    Crash on Crown Range Rd

    Emergency services were called to a crash on the Crown Range Road which blocked the southbound lane for a time earlier today. 

    Annual Otago winter water quality flyovers set to begin

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Annual Otago winter water quality flyovers set to begin

    The intensive winter grazing season is now under way and Otago Regional Council’s annual winter flyovers are set to begin within the next six weeks — focusing on identifying activities which could...

    Frankton pedestrian overbridge to cost $12.6m

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi director of regional relationships James Caygill (right) shows...

    Frankton pedestrian overbridge to cost $12.6m

    A $12.6 million pedestrian bridge will provide safe passage for schoolchildren over one of Queenstown’s busiest roads, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.
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