Help sought over Queenstown assault
Queenstown police have released photos of people they want to speak to in relation to a serious assault in the resort.
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Traffic moving again after crash at Frankton
Traffic moving again after crash at Frankton
Vehicles are moving freely again after a two-vehicle crash near Frankton caused major traffic jams in the greater Queenstown area this evening.
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Financial fears as river bursts, washes out road
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Financial fears as river bursts, washes out road
The owners of Kinloch Wilderness Retreat fear a slip in Kinloch Rd may bankrupt them.
Running for glory
Running for glory
Of 150 starters, just one person will not have the letters ‘‘DNF’’ after their name today.
Celebrating culture sustainably
Celebrating culture sustainably
Brazilian dancer Kamilla Rodrigues, of Christchurch, performs at Queenstown’s Diwali festival, held at the Queenstown Events Centre on Saturday night.
Community planting day held
Community planting day held
While most New Zealanders were at home watching the All Blacks beat Ireland on Saturday morning, a dozen people were helping to create ‘‘a really cool habitat for local birdlife’’.
Highway to stay closed until weekend
Highway to stay closed until weekend
A section of State Highway 6 will remain closed until the weekend at the earliest owing to slips caused by recent heavy rain on the West Coast.
Flood-hit Westland highway to stay closed
Flood-hit Westland highway to stay closed
Part of a major highway on the West Coast is likely to remain closed for most of the week, following heavy rain and slips in the region.
Armistice Day at the Ashburton RSA
Armistice Day at the Ashburton RSA
Armistice Day tomorrow will be acknowledged in a remembrance gathering at the Ashburton RSA.
Jane’s triumph over rare disease
Jane’s triumph over rare disease
Motorbiking across Europe with her husband, Steve, is high on Jane Rout’s bucket list.
Glenorchy lodge blames council as SUV swept away
Glenorchy lodge blames council as SUV swept away
After watching a car float down the river, a Glenorchy lodge operator says she is "furious" local authorities did not close the eroding road, despite their pleas.
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Residents question flood preparation
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Residents question flood preparation
The Waitaki District Council is on notice after widespread flooding in Palmerston last month.
Prominent Arrowtown plot’s first time on market
Prominent Arrowtown plot’s first time on market
One of Arrowtown’s most prominent empty sections is for sale for the first time.
Businesses worried after highway closed
Businesses worried after main West Coast highway closed
Businesses are worried tourists can't reach them as a main highway connecting West Coast communities is closed north of Haast after damage from severe weather.
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Surrendered pet numbers ‘getting worse’
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Surrendered pet numbers ‘getting worse’
Financial and personal hardships are forcing some people to surrender their pets as they can no longer look after them.
Lack of boat access lamented
Lack of boat access lamented
An Oamaru boating and fishing veteran has pleaded with the Waitaki District Council to reinstate easy boat access to the Oamaru Harbour.
Wastebusters sweeps the competition
Wastebusters sweeps the competition
Wānaka Wastebusters have won a hat trick of awards at the 2024 Wānaka Business Excellence Awards.
Change at the top for hospital
Change at the top for hospital
Oamaru Hospital has a new governance structure.
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Farmer’s trust in IRD lost after Meta data breach
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Farmer’s trust in IRD lost after Meta data breach
A North Otago farmer says he has lost trust in the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) after it supplied his personal data to Meta, the company that owns Facebook.
Burnett claims second Tour of Southland crown
Burnett claims second Tour of Southland crown
Winning a second Tour of Southland in the space of three years is something that will take some time to sink in for Josh Burnett.