Speed, petrol, tarmac ‘it’s in my blood’
Saturday's petrol-head lineup was all about smiles and style as everything from a Ford Cortina to a Ferrari could be spotted at the 2025 George Begg Festival at Teretonga Park at Invercargill.
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Big crowd gathers as trail’s completion marked
Big crowd gathers as trail’s completion marked
A special celebration was held in Queenstown yesterday to mark the official ending of a seven-plus-year labour of love.
20 turn out to spruce up graves
20 turn out to spruce up graves
Scrubbing brushes and ammonia-free cleaning spray were the order of the day at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery on Saturday.
Infrastructure ‘not viable’ for growing need
Infrastructure ‘not viable’ for growing need
As Wanaka continues to grow, the town’s waste and stormwater infrastructure has become a pressing issue for the council.
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
New owners excited to take over beloved cafe
Vanessa Hendry and Tim Lockerbie have finally booked their "one-way ticket" to Australia after selling their beloved Vanessa’s Cottage Cafe.
'Punchy' cold change; more wild weather bearing down
'Punchy' cold change; more wild weather bearing down
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A punchy cold change is sending temperatures plummeting today, as wild weather bears down over much of the country for Easter.
Developers’ fee in focus as council debt rises
Developers’ fee in focus as council debt rises
A warning has been sounded over a lack of developer contribution policies in the South, which may ultimately hit every ratepayer in the back pocket.
Homes found for displaced tenants
Homes found for displaced tenants
All tenants living in a Greymouth commercial accommodation block slammed as substandard have new homes to go to.
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Serial offender caught after tip
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Serial offender caught after tip
One of New Zealand's most prolific offenders was nabbed in Ross on the West Coast last week, police say, after an eagle-eyed member of the public spotted him in the township.
Blood test costs frustrate locals
Blood test costs frustrate locals
Hamstrung by living in a "rural area", residents of Wānaka are facing a growing frustration as they are forced to pay for blood tests and other services that are typically publicly funded.
Gorge trail ready to ride
Gorge trail ready to ride
The Shotover Gorge Trail opens today after what the Queenstown Trails Trust calls seven years of "blood, sweat and tears".
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Council to consider policy on customer conduct
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Council to consider policy on customer conduct
The Gore District Council is set to vote on a new policy, aiming to provide consistency for staff dealing with abusive and negative conduct.
Irish tourism honcho’s huge warning
Irish tourism honcho’s huge warning
With the government’s new focus on more and more visitors to boost the economy, an international tourism leader is warning it needs to be managed growth.
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
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Farm park described as ‘medium density housing’
What was described as a 16-lot farm park was also called "medium density housing" in a remote location, a hearing was told this week.
Longtime Queenstown gym owner sells
Longtime Queenstown gym owner sells
A prominent local Jiu-Jitsu exponent and instructor has bought Queenstown’s largest private gym.
Help ‘mind-blowing’ in wake of theft
Help ‘mind-blowing’ in wake of theft
A Southland animal charity is overwhelmed with the support it has received from its community in the wake of one of its volunteers stealing more than $20,000 in donations from it.
PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream
PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream
A power company has received a formal warning for dumping equipment in a Southland waterway that is home to a variety of wildlife.
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Optimal location to launch balloon
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Optimal location to launch balloon
Nasa is back for its sixth campaign in Wānaka.
Premium Arrowtown property on the market
Premium Arrowtown property on the market
One of Arrowtown’s most premium residential properties, and arguably best located, is on the market.
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Trying to land the dream recipient
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Trying to land the dream recipient
Joel Parry is dreaming big. The West Otago painter has 3ha of land in Heriot which he wants to give away. But there is a catch.