Gloriavale leader employed children, court rules
Gloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd was the employer of three men who worked long hours from the age of six at the West Coast Christian community, the Employment Court has found.
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2400-unit development gains approval
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2400-unit development gains approval
Approval given to a 2400-unit housing development on the outskirts of Queenstown has been described as a substantial decision for a district under housing pressure.
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A close eye on SH6 section as it reopens after 13 days
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A close eye on SH6 section as it reopens after 13 days
State Highway 6 will reopen at 10am today, but with warnings of more closures and with new hazard lights to warn motorists if the ground moves again.
Single authority push ‘bit of a side hustle’
Single authority push ‘bit of a side hustle’
A bold proposal to combine Southland’s four councils has moved a little more slowly than its instigator hoped.
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Council accepts ministers’ offer to help with water
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Council accepts ministers’ offer to help with water
Otago regional councillors want to work alongside council staff and ministry officials on the new national approach to freshwater management.
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Only a quarter of repairs done
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Only a quarter of repairs done
The Clutha District Council is facing a bill of about $1.5million for damage to roads and infrastructure from last month’s floods.
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Time may be up for beachside road
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Time may be up for beachside road
Waitaki District Council staff are making it clear they will ultimately recommend against reopening Beach Rd at Oamaru, given the route is not one of "expediency".
Lost Nepalese hiker found
Lost Nepalese hiker found
A Nepalese hiker lost near Queenstown has been found "cold but uninjured".
Community in shock over Lake Hāwea homicide
Community in shock over Lake Hāwea homicide
The Lake Hāwea community is "shocked" after a homicide investigation was launched eight months after an Invercargill woman was found deceased in the town.
Man sentenced for harassment in ongoing 'feud'
Man sentenced for harassment in ongoing 'feud'
A judge said a family feud "has to end" after a man was found guilty of harassing his ex-lover.
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Wastewater issues probed
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Wastewater issues probed
There is rare unity among Otago regional councillors as their patience with wastewater treatment-plant compliance wears thin, the council’s regional leadership committee co-chairman says.
Builder told to pay back victims
Builder told to pay back victims
A judge has told a Cromwell builder who stole $35,000 to feed a gambling addiction to "exhaust every option" to pay back his victims or he could go to prison.
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Overwhelming majority against waste-to-energy plant
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Overwhelming majority against waste-to-energy plant
Nearly 700 respondents in a Waimate survey have said a resounding "no" to a proposed waste-to-energy plant in the district.
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Farmers welcome farm-plan extension
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Farmers welcome farm-plan extension
Southland's Federated Farmers president says they finally have a reason to celebrate, after the government extended deadlines for their farm plans — and Environment Southland agrees it was the...
Ten out of 10 ain’t bad for 82-year-old athlete
Ten out of 10 ain’t bad for 82-year-old athlete
Call it a perfect 10.
Pupils inspired by Enviroschools hui
Pupils inspired by Enviroschools hui
Planting corn, investigating soil and bug-finding was all part of 40 lucky pupils’ learning at an environmental education hui.
Hikoi in support of nationwide protest
Hikoi in support of nationwide protest
Dozens of people held banners, sang songs and waved flags at a hīkoi in Alexandra yesterday.
Vallance family reunion at cottage
Vallance family reunion at cottage
Three generations of the Vallance family travelled to Alexandra from around the country to attend a family reunion celebrating Jean and William Vallance, founders of the 1896 Vallance Cottage.
Hands-on science made for senior engagement
Hands-on science made for senior engagement
A hands-on programme developed by a passionate science communicator is coming to Alexandra and Ranfurly in December.
Opening the book on refurbished library
Opening the book on refurbished library
The newly refurbished Alexandra Library has been 15 years in the making and nearly six months in creating.