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$9m funding for Great Rides trails
The government has announced $9 million in funding for upgrades and greater resilience on New Zealand’s Great Rides cycle trails.
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Roxburgh facade demolished
Roxburgh facade demolished
Nothing but a pile of rubble remains of the landmark facade of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre.
‘Water incident’ injuries
‘Water incident’ injuries
One person was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries following a "water incident" near Queenstown yesterday.
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Final touches put on moon mission tech
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Final touches put on moon mission tech
There are mixed emotions ahead of a ground-breaking mission to the moon which Southland council-controlled company Space Ops is taking part in tomorrow.
Tramper in tears after partner’s death
Tramper in tears after partner’s death
A distraught young Frenchman ran through challenging terrain to the nearest backcountry hut after his tramping partner died in a glacier fall in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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‘Still getting over’ award
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‘Still getting over’ award
For Omakau man Bryan Woodhouse, better known as Ginger, horses have always been a part of his life.
Regional deal to be sent to govt; doubt remains
Regional deal to be sent to govt; doubt remains
Queenstown's district councillors will send their regional deal to the government for approval, but there is still uncertainty about their negotiating power.
Crash victim named
Crash victim named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a single-vehicle crash in Bannockburn Rd on Monday last week.
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‘Under-explored’ Otago gold fields full of potential
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‘Under-explored’ Otago gold fields full of potential
A Canadian goldmining company preparing to drill in Otago says the region is under-explored, comparing its potential to an "extremely prolific" gold belt in West Africa.
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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited
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Cannabis grow — $300,000 to be forfeited
A "sovereign citizen" Mataura couple who profited from a sophisticated cannabis-growing operation will have to forfeit $300,000 to the Crown and may lose their home.
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Council agrees to keep exploring joint water entity
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Council agrees to keep exploring joint water entity
The Waitaki District Council has agreed to continue exploring the formation of a joint water services entity, potentially involving seven councils from the central South Island.
Hunting challenge may have caused death
Hunting challenge may have caused death
An Alexandra man who died while hunting in the Dart Valley may have felt under pressure to complete a trophy challenge, a coroner says.
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Travellers sent wrong way
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Travellers sent wrong way
Risks to unsuspecting travellers due to the closure of the scenic coastal highway immediately south of Oamaru are causing worry.
Surgeon found just in time
Surgeon found just in time
The Southern Charity Hospital has secured the services of a world-renowned surgeon, just as the doors are about to open on the facility.
150th anniversary of continuous ministry for local church
150th anniversary of continuous ministry for local church
While some church conversions seem to be more about turning a house of worship into a house to live in rather than increasing the congregation, Cromwell and Districts Presbyterian Church celebrated...
Water restrictions lifted for Queenstown
Water restrictions lifted for Queenstown
Water restrictions have been lifted for Queenstown Lakes District, less than two weeks after they were introduced in some areas.
Four injured in Skippers Canyon 'water incident'
Four injured in Skippers Canyon 'water incident'
One person has been airlifted to Dunedin Hospital with moderate injuries following a "water incident" near Queenstown this afternoon.
Motorcyclist killed in Central Otago crash named
Motorcyclist killed in Central Otago crash named
Police have released the name of the man who died in a motorbike crash near Bannockburn.
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Tramper in tears after partner's death on glacier
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Tramper in tears after partner's death on glacier
A distraught young French man ran through challenging terrain to the nearest backcountry hut after his tramping partner died in a glacier fall in Mt Aspiring National Park.
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Increasing opposition to tourism predicted
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Increasing opposition to tourism predicted
Increasingly fed-up Queenstown residents could revolt against over-tourism without urgent intervention to improve the resort’s infrastructure.