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Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’

Central Otago Mayor Tamah Alley (left), MB Century project manager Jennifer McLean and trades...

Youth job scheme about ‘removing barriers’

During a tricky time for young people in Central Otago seeking sustainable employment in a tough job market, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs community employment programme has helped 20 young people into work.

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Stalwart recognised for 70 years

June Waters (right) accepts a mighty 70-year service award from the South Otago Federation of...

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Stalwart recognised for 70 years

June Waters has been in the Women’s Institute longer than most members have been alive.

‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks

Superintendent Steve Greally, National Road Policing Manager, said the road toll thus far was ...

‘Horrified’: crash death brings fatalities to 6 in past 5 weeks

Locals are "horrified" as the road toll in Central Otago continues to rise, the mayor says.

‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500

The attendees of the 150th-year celebration of Mataura School gathered together, from past and...

‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500

Mataura School celebrated 150 years since it first opened with a jubilee at the weekend, bringing together past staff, pupils and family to share memories of their time at the school.

Students put in the mahi for women fleeing violent abuse

Timaru Boys’ High School students digging deep for the Grace Millane Handbag Appeal are (back row...

Students put in the mahi for women fleeing violent abuse

Students at Timaru Boys’ High School have come together to support women fleeing domestic violence.

‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge

Ryan Fraser, of Oamaru, competes during the Papakaio 8-Hour Challenge on Saturday. PHOTO: NIC DUFF

‘Little school’ raises big amount with challenge

Papakaio School knows it takes a village to raise a child.

Roundabout project going to plan so far

Work continues on Frankton’s BP roundabout. PHOTO: GUY WILLIAMS

Roundabout project going to plan so far

The $250 million upgrade of Queenstown’s BP roundabout and connecting roads remains on time and budget, the NZ Transport Agency says.