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Fear next victim will die at hands of ‘dangerous’ strangler
The former partner of a Balclutha strangler says she fears the man’s next victim will not escape with their life.
Council weighs up third Woolworths supermarket for Wānaka
Council weighs up third Woolworths supermarket for Wānaka
Woolworths is planning its third — and largest — supermarket for Wānaka.
Victim ‘agitated’ before leaving club
Victim ‘agitated’ before leaving club
A man left an Invercargill nightclub in an agitated state moments before he was stabbed, a jury has heard.
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Trio will not face court for fire estimated to cost $100K
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Trio will not face court for fire estimated to cost $100K
A trio of Oamaru youths who sparked a fire at a local business — expected to tally up to at least $100,000 of damage — have escaped court action.
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Focus on jobseeker situation
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Focus on jobseeker situation
More than 3000 people in Southland are on jobseeker benefits but the Minister for Social Development and Employment believes the situation is fixable.
Cricketer banned for breach
Cricketer banned for breach
A one-match ban has been imposed on a North Otago cricketer following a code of conduct hearing about "seriously offensive" behaviour.
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Opponents of restaurant accused of hypocrisy
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Opponents of restaurant accused of hypocrisy
McDonald's was labelled an exploitative corporation that was planning to bring a restaurant to Wānaka which would be environmentally detrimental, hinder the entryway to the town, and sell food...
Family challenging decision by panel
Family challenging decision by panel
A Central Otago wine-producing family is challenging a decision rejecting their plans for a large house in their vineyard overlooking Lake Dunstan.
Bowler wins 85th title
Bowler wins 85th title
An Alexandra man has racked up his 85th lawn bowls centre title, though he is not overly keen to reach three figures.
Poor communication criticised
Poor communication criticised
Affected landowners immediately penalised by the closure of a road immediately south of Oamaru only got wind of it when the Waitaki District Council released a media statement last week.
Start of efforts to defend ‘really good’ hospital
Start of efforts to defend ‘really good’ hospital
Timaru Hospital staff and supporters are not going down without a fight, standing up against what it says is a removal of decision-making from the region.
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Glacier retreating faster than ever
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Glacier retreating faster than ever
Franz Josef Glacier is now smaller than at any time since measurements of the ice began.
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Development approved
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Development approved
The proposed Parkburn development has been officially approved.
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Concerns raised about safety bylaw
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Concerns raised about safety bylaw
The Queenstown Lakes district’s controversial new navigation safety bylaw will not be coming into effect this summer.
Gang connections alleged in Invercargill murder trial
Gang connections alleged in Invercargill murder trial
A man who was fatally stabbed outside the Invercargill Courthouse may have been associated with a gang, a jury has heard.
Female artistry focus of event
Female artistry focus of event
An Invercargill artist is stepping out from her studio and her comfort zone to venture into street art as part of a week-long street art exhibition.
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Multisport event in jeopardy
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Multisport event in jeopardy
Challenge Wānaka may fold if it does not get more entries, closing the chapter on one of the country’s biggest multisport events.
Dismay at govt’s ‘significant overreach’
Dismay at govt’s ‘significant overreach’
Forest & Bird is slamming the government’s decision to extend the deadline for water plans for farmers, saying the direct interference "is unprecedented and significant overreach".
New regional recycling facility recommended
New regional recycling facility recommended
A new regional recycling facility is being recommended for a large Ballantyne Rd section in Wānaka, to operate alongside Queenstown’s aged and failing material recovery facility in Glenda Dr.
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Franz Josef Glacier rapidly retreating
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Franz Josef Glacier rapidly retreating
Franz Josef Glacier is now smaller than at any time since measurements of the ice began.