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    New lizard species discovered

    A grand skink blends into its Macraes Flat habitat. Both grand and Otago skink numbers are...

    New lizard species discovered

    Lizards in Macraes are bucking the trend, after a new report on the conservation status of reptiles shows there are more lizard species than previously thought, and many of them are threatened or...

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    Southland swim coach subject of complaint

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    Southland swim coach subject of complaint

    A complaint against a swimming coach is sitting with the Sport Integrity Commission amid allegations of possible ‘‘harmful behaviour’’ experienced by Swimming Southland members.

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    Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'

    Peter Macdougall, of Millers Flat, leads the tractors from the West Otago Vintage Club. He...

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    Bid to host 'Cromwell's biggest event'

    The earth will move in Cromwell if a vintage machinery event gets traction.

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    Physical work set to start on Lakeview Te Taumata project

    Turning the first sod at the Lakeview site yesterday are (from left) Queenstown Lakes District...

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    Physical work set to start on Lakeview Te Taumata project

    After more than six years of planning, physical work is about to start on Queenstown’s $3billion Lakeview Te Taumata project.

    Tourism concessions announced

    The start of the Milford Track, PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Tourism concessions announced

    Three long-term tourism concessions at key South Island destinations have been announced by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka.

    Milford Sound booming as Chinese visitors return

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    Peak visitors expected at Milford for Chinese New Year

    A southern tourism mecca appears poised to set a record for the number of visitors as Chinese New Year approaches.

    Travellers warned of delays

    The SH8/8B intersection near Dead Mans Point, where road resurfacing is under way. PHOTO: NZTA

    Travellers warned of delays

    Work affecting a major highway in Central Otago is under way and travellers are advised to prepare for delays.

    Keen mountain bikers hope sport will grow

    Mountain biking buddies, Denim Parker, 13, Huddson Young, Tyler Davies, Henry Coad and Ryan Clark...

    Keen mountain bikers hope sport will grow

    With big names in mountain biking being spotted in the Southern Lakes District, local teenagers are aiming to follow in their footsteps and hope more people will consider the sport.

    A little taste of Italy, in Arrowtown

    Some of the dishes on offer at Aosta. PHOTOS: OLIVIA CALDWELL

    A little taste of Italy, in Arrowtown

    Olivia Caldwell finds Arrowtown's Aosta is the perfect little Italian getaway for lunch.

    Largest NZ triathlon festival’s 20th run

    Challenge Wānaka — a triathlon of generations. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Largest NZ triathlon festival’s 20th run

    Next week’s anticipated Challenge Wānaka marks 20th year of New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, which has attracted more than 25,000 athletes and injected more than $54million into the local...

    Dr Compost growing knowledge

    Ben Elms has been known by the Queenstown Lakes community as Dr Compost for over two decades for...

    Dr Compost growing knowledge

    Having his face on the side of a recycling truck was probably not the advertisement Ben Elms was expecting, but it is fitting considering his job.

    New album ‘like having a musical child’

    Robert Glen is releasing his first original album this year. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    New album ‘like having a musical child’

    Self-taught musician Robert Glen is releasing his first album this year and is excited to show the community ‘‘a different side of him’’.

    NZDF camp a hands-on week

    Mount Aspiring teacher Sarah Graham during an  exercise at the Devonport Naval Base.

    NZDF camp a hands-on week

    Mount Aspiring College science teacher Sarah Graham loves an excuse to learn new ideas and skills, and recently accomplished all that and more at a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) camp.

    If you love it, you can protect it

    Lakes Wānaka and Hāwea are deeply valued and play an important role in everyday life. PHOTO: FILE

    If you love it, you can protect it

    This summer, local not-for-profit WAI Wānaka has been inviting everyone to use the lakes responsibly.

    Sky’s the limit for urban plan

    The 42.2ha Alpine Meadows development is now in its second stage, once complete the development...

    Sky’s the limit for urban plan

    The controversial urban intensification plan was approved last week by the Queenstown Lakes District Council to allow for higher and more dense urban planning.

    ‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’

    It is hoped the RNZAF’s Black Falcons will make an appearance at the Flying NZ National Flying...

    ‘Inspiring next generation of pilots’

    An event at Timaru’s Richard Pearse Airport is set to make the economy soar.

    Workshop to teach AI tool use

    AI strategist and educator Justin Flitter will be presenting a workshop in Timaru next month....

    Workshop to teach AI tool use

    The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local business owners, leaders and professionals to invest in themselves and their businesses by attending an upcoming AI master class.

    Odyssey recounted

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    Odyssey recounted

    A Timaru-born author has delved into his vivid diary entries to create an engaging and fascinating travel memoir of adventuring through Africa in a giant Bedford truck in the 1970s.

    Consent sought for changes

    Roxburgh Motels owners have applied for consent to subdivide the town’s only motel into unit...

    Consent sought for changes

    Accommodation changes were brought before a hearing panel in Alexandra this week.

    Project brings up milestone

    Oral history manager Joanna Leigh guides volunteers who capture personal histories of people in...

    Project brings up milestone

    A project to record personal memories of life in Central Otago is so successful it needs more volunteers to help out.
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